Poland→Greece
Poland to Greece
Do I need a visa for Greece?
A visa or travel authorisation is not required for a Polish tourist travelling to Greece; you may board and enter with an accepted travel document only. This permission does not allow paid work or study while you are in Greece.
Which documents do I need?
Accepted travel documents are a passport, a temporary passport and a national identity card. A driving licence is not accepted for entry on this route. Your travel document must be valid at the moment you enter Greece and at the moment you leave.
Are vaccinations required for Greece?
No vaccinations are required to enter Greece for this tourist route.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
No specific length of stay is recorded here for this route.
If you need to extend a stay or have questions about permitted duration, consult Greek authorities before travel.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need only the accepted travel documents listed above; no parental-consent letters or extra documents are required for minors on this tourist route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Private travel or medical insurance is recommended for your trip, but it is not a condition of entry for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Polish ID card instead of a passport?
Polish nationals may use a Polish national identity card to enter Greece; a driving licence is not accepted as a travel document.
Will I have to prove I have enough money for my trip?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds, bank statements or similar documents when entering Greece on this tourist route.
Do I have to buy travel or medical insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry for this route.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register my stay on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card to complete on arrival for this route.
What does my travel document need to show?
You may travel on a passport, a temporary passport or a national identity card; the document must be valid at the time you enter and at the time you leave Greece.
My passport is damaged — will I be allowed to travel?
If your passport is damaged or partly missing pages, border staff may refuse boarding or entry; carry an accepted, undamaged document.
Does my child need a consent letter or extra papers to travel?
Children and other travellers under 18 need only the same accepted travel documents as adults; no parental consent letters or extra paperwork are required for minors on this route.
Can I contact a Greek embassy in Poland for help?
Greek consular services are available in Poland for consular help; the embassy website is listed for consular information, not for applying for an entry permission.
Will I get a stamp or paper to keep when I enter?
If you are allowed to board and enter, there is no separate entry stamp or document you must obtain in addition to your travel document for this tourist route.
Can I take paid work or study while visiting on this entry?
This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study while you are in Greece.
I have a connecting flight — can I transit without extra paperwork?
Transit rules are not specified here; check with your airline if you have an airside or landside transfer in Greece.
Who do I contact if I need consular assistance before I travel?
If you need consular assistance while abroad, use the Greek embassy or consulate in Poland contact details provided on official sites for consular help.
Where do I get the visa?
There is no application to make for entry on this tourist route; you travel with your passport or ID and do not obtain a visa or authorisation. For consular help, Greece maintains representation in Poland and the Greek embassy website is listed for consular information.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Greece — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Greece
Europe
- Capital
- Athens
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Ancient Ruins, Mythology, Islands
- Food
- Moussaka, Souvlaki, Greek Salad