Switzerland passport → Greece
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Greece?
Visa-free entry
Swiss passport holders can visit Greece without a visa.
Official entry rules: mfa.gr
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Greece at a glance
- Capital
- Athens
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- Greek
- Calling code
- +30
- Region
- Southern Europe
GR39.0°N · 22.0°EPhoto: Neda Glisovic · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGreece for other passports
- SwitzerlandVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Southern Europe for Swiss passport holders
AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free
ItalyVisa-free
KosovoVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free
MontenegroVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Greece?
Swiss passport holders can visit Greece without a visa.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Greece?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swiss citizens get a visa on arrival in Greece?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Swiss citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Switzerland passport ranks #6 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.