Do South Africans Need Visa To Travel To Greece?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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South African passport holders require a Greek Schengen visa to travel anywhere in Greece

. You can apply at the Greek Consulates or Greek Visa Application Centre located in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

Which European countries can South Africans visit without a visa?

  • Ghana.
  • Guinea.
  • Guinea Bissau.
  • Iran.
  • Kyrgyzstan.
  • Laos.
  • Madagascar.
  • Marshall Islands.

Can I travel to Greece without a visa?

You are allowed to travel to Greece and to all other members of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa, as long as your U.S. passport is valid for at least 3 months after your planned return to the United States!

Which countries can I visit without a visa with a South African passport?

Angola Madagascar* Sierra Leone* Cape Verde Islands* Mauritius Swaziland (eSwatini) Comores Islands* Mozambique Tanzania Ethiopia* Namibia Togo* Gabon Nigeria Tunisia

How can a South African immigrate to Greece?

  1. Fully completed application form. …
  2. South African passport, valid for at least 3 months after your last day in Schengen territory. …
  3. Two colour passport photos 35x45mm, not older than six months.
  4. A return air ticket with travel dates. …
  5. Proof of income in South Africa.

What visa do I need to visit Greece?

U.S. official and diplomatic passport holders must obtain a

Schengen visa

prior to arrival. If you are traveling on a U.S. official or diplomatic passport, you will not be allowed to enter Greece without a visa.

Which countries can enter Greece?

Currently, Greece allows restriction-free entry to all arrivals from European Union and Schengen Area countries, including

Andorra, Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, San Marino, Vatican, and Monaco

.

Is Greece a non exempt country?


Greece removed from travel corridor list of exempt countries

, apart from Corfu, Crete, Rhodes, Zakynthos and Kos. UAE, Qatar, Turks and Caicos Islands, Laos, Iceland, Cambodia, Chile, and Bahrain added to list of travel corridors for the UK.

How strong is South African passport?

South African now rank as the

51st most useful in the world

on an important index, up from 58 last year.

Where can South African citizens emigrate to easily?

  • New Zealand.
  • Australia.
  • Spain.
  • Paraguay.
  • Germany.
  • Montenegro.
  • Czechia.
  • Thailand.

Where should I immigrate to from South Africa?

  • UK. …
  • Australia. …
  • Portugal. …
  • Tax implications. …
  • Read: Some South Africans who have emigrated are having their bank accounts ‘blocked' – here's why.

Which passport is the strongest in the world?

When taking coronavirus-related border closures into account, a

United Arab Emirates

passport is currently the most powerful passport in the world, with visa-free or visa-upon-arrival access to 160 destinations.

Do South African passport holders need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Step 1 :

South African citizens need to get a visa for Azerbaijan online

. Step 2 : Fill online application form for Azerbaijan. Step 4 : Once the visa application for Azerbaijan is approved, the eVisa is sent to the applicant by e-mail.

Do South Africans need a visa for Turkey?

Do South African passport holders need a visa to go to Turkey?

YES, South African citizens will need to apply for an eVisa to enter Turkey

. The process is very simple and you can check the requirements here.

How long does it take to get a visa for Greece?

The minimum processing time for a Greece Long-stay visa application is

6 days

. On the other hand, the maximum the processing of your visa can take is up to three months.

Do I need a visa for Cyprus from South Africa?


South African passport holders do require visas

.

A current passport valid at least three months from the date of departure from Cyprus. The passport should have been issued within the last 10 years from the day of entry into Cyprus. Passport must be signed.

How much is a visa to Greece?


Adults


€80 (around $88)

Children aged 6 to 12:


€40 (around $44)

children under age 6:


free

How much bank balance is required for Greece tourist visa?

Bank statement – this needs to show a minimum balance of

€3000 over the last 6 months

. If you do not have this amount in your bank, you could show a family member's/guardian's statement instead, with an accompanying letter stating that they are sponsoring your travel and stay.

Is Greece on the green list?


Greece has yet to make it onto the government's green list

and has been amber for a number of months now.

Do you have to wear a mask in Greece?


It is mandatory to wear a mask in all indoor public spaces, in all areas of Greece

. In certain areas, such as in supermarkets and pharmacies, and on public transport, you will be required to wear either double masks (at least one of which should be surgical), or an N95/FFP2 mask.

Will I need a visa for Greece after Brexit?

As of 1 January 2021, all UK nationals will be able to travel to and from Greece and the rest of the EU Schengen Area, with a valid passport,

visa-free

, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, for purposes such as tourism or business.

Do you have to be vaccinated to fly to Greece?

Avoid travel to Greece.

If you must travel to Greece,

make sure you are vaccinated and up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before travel

. Even if you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, you may still be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19.

Juan Martinez
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Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez is a journalism professor and experienced writer. With a passion for communication and education, Juan has taught students from all over the world. He is an expert in language and writing, and has written for various blogs and magazines.