Ukraine→Greece
Ukraine to Greece
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay in Greece without a visa for up to 90 days. If you plan to stay longer than 90 days you must obtain a visa.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18 you must travel with a notarised letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Check your passport before you travel: it must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Greece.
Arrange travel insurance before departure, because travel insurance is a condition of entry to Greece.
Print or have easy access to proof of your return flight and your hotel booking, and make sure you can show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay if asked at the border.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you may be asked by the border officer to show your passport or national identity card, proof of sufficient funds, a return flight, and a hotel booking. Be ready to present your travel insurance.
No arrival registration or entry card is required on arrival in Greece.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Greece for tourism?
No. Ukrainian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Greece for a tourist trip of up to 90 days.
How long does my passport need to be valid for travel to Greece?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Greece.
What travel documents can I use to enter Greece?
You can use either an ordinary passport or your national identity card to enter Greece.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Greece?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Greece and you must have it for your trip.
What documents might the border officer ask to see when I arrive?
Yes. At the border you may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds, a return flight, and a hotel booking for your stay in Greece.
What do minors need to enter Greece?
Yes. Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Greece.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Greece — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Greece
Europe
- Capital
- Athens
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Known for
- Ancient Ruins, Mythology, Islands
- Food
- Moussaka, Souvlaki, Greek Salad