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Do Armenia citizens need a visa for Greece?

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Armenia citizens need a visa to enter Greece. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Armenia vs Greece: passport comparison

Armenia

35

visa-free countries

Global rank: #129 · mobility 88.7

Greece

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #17 · mobility 170.5
31

countries both Armenia and Greece can enter visa-free together

Armenia + Greece: passport compatibility

45%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Armenia and Greece travel together — by entry type:

31 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
108 access differs

Where Armenia and Greece can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Armenia is visa-free (4)

Your odds of getting the visa: Armenia → Greece

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

21,8%
of Greece visa applications refused in Armenia
+7,3 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
+8.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 13.4%, now 21.8%
18,932applications filed
14,708visas issued
4,129refusals
#76strictest of 118 countries
Where Greece visa applications are filed: Yerevan

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Armenia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Armenia → Greece

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Armenia → Greece rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Armenia passport, 3 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Greece: good to know

Athens

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+30

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Armenia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Greece

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Armenia citizens need a visa for Greece?
Armenia citizens need a visa to enter Greece. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Armenia or Greece?
The Greece passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 35. Global rank: Armenia #129, Greece #17.
Where can Armenia and Greece citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 31 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Greece?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Armenia and Greece?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Armenia passport ranking

Where else the Armenia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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