Is it possible in Greece without a visa?

Visa to Greece

Greece is a member of the European Union since 1981. To visit this country, regardless of the goal of the trip, requires a Schengen visa. The rules for obtaining a visa are united for all EU participating countries.

But together with the current order of the visa regime, the Greek government in order to increase the flow of tourists, decided to visit several Greek islands without a visa. For Russians, such a decision was an additional chance to visit the country.

In 2019, in Greece without a visa, you can get into the following islands:

Chios - "rocky" island of mastic trees, small villages, ancient architecture with elements of cigraphitto and sandy beaches. An ideal place for a relaxing holiday and a great opportunity to explore unknown Greece. The island is closest to Turkey, and his story is inextricably linked with the Ottoman Empire.




Lesbos is the famous island, where in antiquity women were free from all conventions. It is famous for oak and coniferous forests, olive oil, cheeses and anise tincture, made according to ancient recipes.




Kos is one of the popular Greek island with sandy and finely pebble beaches, with the famous fortress of knights-Joanitis, minarets, Roman architecture and antique ruins.




Samos - In the ancient times, was part of the Turkish Mount of Michele, but the natural cataclysms "tear off" part of the coast, turning it into a separate island. Up to settlement in 1562, the Orthodox Greek Island was a refuge of pirates. It is famous for olive groves, vineyards, pine forests and citrus gardens.




Rhodes is the island of Roses, which preserved antiquity and medieval romance, is one of the centers of the formation of Christian culture. It is famous for rich vegetation and luxurious beaches.




Castelorizo \u200b\u200b- a small island, like a drop. It is in demand among lovers of relaxing rest and fans of marine sports: sports fishermen, yachtsmen, surfers, submariners.




Simi is a small "multicolored" island near the shores of Turkey, with traditional architecture decorated with carvings, famous monasteries and pebble beaches.

How to get to the Greek Islands without a visa?

For Russians, Belarusians and Ukrainians, it is possible to get on the islands of Greece only to obtain a special permission - an island visa. Such permission is issued only for tourists who arrived on one of the above islands on the sea from Turkey. Turkish agencies Bodrum and Marmaris organize excursions to the Greek Islands with an official design of an island visa. A variant of obtaining permission to visit the Greek Islands without a Schengen visa in advance in Moscow is possible. But in this case, you will have to doof the island visa in the travel agency that organizes the tour.

Island visa - What is it?

Island visa, unlike a Schengen visa in Greece, does not work on the rest of the territory of the state. Its term is limited - no more than 14 days. For violation of the residence mode - the punishment in the form of a ban on entering the country. Russians can return home only through Turkey. Simplified mode is valid only in the summer: from the beginning of June to the end of September. Before making the residence permit on the Greek Islands, make sure that there are no prohibitions for entry from:

• The presence of debts and sanctions on fines in the EU zone.
• Violations of the visa regime in previous trips abroad.
• Works in the company where the transfer restriction is established in connection with access to secret materials.

Registration of an island visa occurs quickly due to a small package of documents that must be present.

• Two photos - can be made in the port on arrival on the island.
• Original and photocopy of passport.
• Tickets There and back to sea transport: steam, ship, yacht.
• Confirmation of armor to the hotel in case of staying on the islands for several days.
• Help from the bank about the existence on the account - 500 euros at the moment.
• Payment for short-term resolution.