South Korea
Greece
Greece visa for South Korean citizens
Entry requirement
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Greece: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Greece: visa decisions in South Korea
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 80 | 0 | 0.0% | 11.3% |
| 2024 | 104 | 98 | 3 | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2025 | 78 | 71 | 7 | 9.0% | 4.2% |
In 2025, Greece’s embassy and consulates in South Korea (Seoul) received 78 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 71. 9.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 2.9%: the rate rose by 6.0 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (104).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 11.5% of the applications lodged in South Korea that year, from 3.6% at the consulates of Spain to 12.1% at those of France. Greece’s consulates worldwide refused 14.5%. Greece was the 13th most applied-for Schengen state in South Korea.
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 South Korea, 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 South Korea
GreeceSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Greece
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.
South Korean 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 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Greece (updated 15 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South Korean citizens can stay in Greece
South Korean citizens may stay in Greece for up to 90 days. Days in Greece count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Greece and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of South Korean citizens in Greece count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Greece’s neighbours for South Korean citizens
Albania, North Macedonia, Turkey and Bulgaria admit South Korean citizens visa-free.
Greek citizens travelling to South Korea
Greek citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between South Korea and Greece.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Greece?
South Korean citizens do not need a visa for Greece: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can South Korean citizens stay in Greece?
South Korean citizens can stay in Greece for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Greek citizens can visit South Korea without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Korean citizens enter Greece visa-free?
Yes, South Korean citizens can enter Greece without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.