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Do Belarus citizens need a visa for Greece?

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

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Belarus vs Greece: passport comparison

Belarus

43

visa-free countries

Global rank: #114 · mobility 97.1

Greece

123

visa-free countries

Global rank: #17 · mobility 170.5
37

countries both Belarus and Greece can enter visa-free together

Belarus + Greece: passport compatibility

49%

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

Where Belarus and Greece travel together — by entry type:

37 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
101 access differs

Where Belarus 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 Belarus is visa-free (6)

Where to apply: Greece has no mission in Belarus

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Ukraine 634 km
Applications accepted in: Kyiv, Odesa
2
Romania 890 km
Applications accepted in: Bucharest
3
Serbia 1,190 km
Applications accepted in: Belgrade

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Belarus → 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.

2,3%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Belarus
-12,2 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-1.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 3.5%, now 2.3%
157,028applications filed
152,571visas issued
3,652refusals
#117strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Belarus — 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: Belarus → 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 Belarus → Greece rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the Belarus passport, 1 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 Belarus 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 Belarus citizens need a visa for Greece?
Belarus citizens need a visa to enter Greece. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Belarus or Greece?
The Greece passport is stronger: 123 visa-free countries versus 43. Global rank: Belarus #114, Greece #17.
Where can Belarus and Greece citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 37 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 Belarus and Greece?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Belarus passport ranking

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

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