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Russia visa for Greek citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires a visa from Greek citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at greece.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days)
- Processing time
- No more than 4 calendar days from submission
Russia’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.kdmid.ru. Processing time, as Russia states it: No more than 4 calendar days from submission. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 30 days from entry (arrival and departure days count as two days).
Russian missions in Greece
- Embassy of Russia in Athens
28, Nikiforou Lytra str., Paleo Psychiko, 154 52, Athens
- Consulate General of Russia in Thessaloniki
5, Dimosthenus str., Thessaloniki 54624, Thessaloníki
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All missions of Russia in Greece
Russia has 3 missions in Greece, with its embassy in Athens. Consulates: Thessaloniki. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Thessaloniki.
Russian citizens travelling to Greece
RussiaGreece Visa required Greece visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Greece to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Greek citizens can stay in Russia
Greek citizens may stay in Russia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Russia.
How Greek citizens apply
The e-Visa for Russia is applied for online on its official government portal; Greek citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Russia’s neighbours for Greek citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia and Norway admit Greek citizens visa-free. North Korea requires Greek citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Greece
Russian citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires a visa from Greek citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Greek citizens stay in Russia?
Greek citizens can stay in Russia for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Russian embassy in Greece?
The Russian embassy in Greece is in Athens; there is also a consulate in Thessaloniki.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Russian citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
Can Greek citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Greek citizens need an e-Visa for Russia.
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.