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Japanese Citizens Visiting Greece

Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026

🇪🇺 Schengen Area — visa covers 26 European countries
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Visa not required

Japanese passport holders can enter Greece without obtaining a visa in advance.

📋 Required Documents

🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment

⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Greece embassy before applying.

✈️ How to Enter Greece

  1. 1
    Check your passport validity
    Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Greece.
  2. 2
    Book your flights and accommodation
    Have your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
  3. 3
    Prepare your documents
    Carry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
  4. 4
    Arrive and enjoy
    Present your passport at immigration. Confirm the duration of your permitted stay with border officials.

🏛️ Greece Embassy Contact

Contact the Greece embassy in your country to apply for your visa.

🌐www.gr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
View full embassy details →

Greece — Quick Facts

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. Located on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, it shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the north, and Turkey to the east.

🏛️ Capital
Athens
💱 Currency
euro (EUR)
📞 Dial Code
++30
🗣️ Language
Greek

🆘 Emergency Numbers in Greece

🚔 Police
100
🚑 Ambulance
166
🚒 Fire
199

📅 Upcoming Public Holidays in Greece

Embassies and government offices may be closed on these dates.

Labour Day 2026-05-01
Pentecost 2026-05-31
Whit Monday 2026-06-01
Assumption Day 2026-08-15

⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.

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