Greece visa for Turkish citizens

Passport

Turkey

Destination

Greece

Turkey passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Greece.

Answer Visa required

Yes, a visa is required

Entry requirement: Visa required
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What Turkey passport holders need to do

Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

Turkey is one of 105 passports in the “visa required” group for Greece. See the full Greece visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Europe for Turkey passport holders

Greece is one of 60 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Turkey passport, which ranks #36 worldwide with a mobility score of 115. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 9 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Albania	Visa-free	–
Belarus	Visa-free	30 days
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa-free	90 days
Kosovo	Visa-free	90 days
Moldova	Visa-free	90 days
Montenegro	Visa-free	90 days
North Macedonia	Visa-free	90 days
Serbia	Visa-free	90 days
Ukraine	Visa-free	90 days
Greece	Visa required	–

All visa-free countries for the Turkey passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Greece?

Turkey passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Greece.

Can Turkish citizens get a visa on arrival in Greece?

No. Turkey passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Greece.

Do Greece citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Greece passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days.

Greece visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Greece before you book.