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Greece visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Greece.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Greece visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gr
Which Greece visa?
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
Greece’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Greece states it: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the whole Schengen area.
Greek missions in Ethiopia
Greece has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Greece: visa decisions in Ethiopia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 714 | 577 | 93 | 13.9% | 32.9% |
| 2024 | 945 | 904 | 25 | 2.7% | 16.9% |
| 2025 | 1,688 | 1,416 | 232 | 14.1% | 8.3% |
In 2025, Greece’s embassy and consulates in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa) received 1,688 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,416. 14.1% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 2.7%: the rate rose by 11.4 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 79% compared with 2024 (945).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.0% of the applications lodged in Ethiopia that year. Greece’s consulates worldwide refused 14.5%. Greece was the 6th most applied-for Schengen state in Ethiopia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Ethiopia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Greek citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Greece
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Greece can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Greece at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 22 October 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Greece (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Greece
How long Ethiopian citizens may stay in Greece is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
In Ethiopia, applications go to the Greek embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre acting for Greece; fees, documents and processing times are published by Greece.
Greece and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Greece lets Ethiopian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Greece when it is the main destination of the trip.
Greece’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria require Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Greek citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Greek citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Greece.
Where is the Greek embassy in Ethiopia?
The Greek embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
How much does the Greece tourist visa cost?
Greece’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision normally within 15 calendar days of an admissible application; longer in individual cases that need more checks (the Visa Code allows up to 45 days).
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Greek citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Greece visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Greece obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.