Greece Visa RequirementsFor Italy passport holders
Italian and Greek citizens share EU and Schengen membership, allowing open-border travel without visas or formal entry requirements.
Great news! Italy passport holders can enter Greece without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. An Italian passport or national identity card is accepted for entry.
Greece is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Italy to Greece: What You Need to Know
Greece and Italy are both EU and Schengen members with a shared Mediterranean cultural heritage. Italian nationals enjoy full freedom of movement, including the right to reside and work in Greece. Ferries between southern Italy and Greece are a popular route.
Practical Tips
Regular ferry services connect Bari, Brindisi and Ancona to Greek ports including Patras and Igoumenitsa. The euro is the shared currency. The EHIC card covers emergency medical care in Greece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa to visit Greece?
No. Greece and Italy are both EU and Schengen members. Italian nationals can enter freely without a visa. An identity card or passport is sufficient.
Are there ferry services between Italy and Greece?
Yes. Regular overnight and day ferries operate between Bari, Brindisi, Ancona and Venetian ports and Greek ports including Patras, Igoumenitsa and Corfu. This is a popular route for Italian road trippers continuing to Athens or the Greek islands.
Does Greece use the euro?
Yes. Greece adopted the euro in 2001. Italian visitors do not need to exchange currency.
What are the most popular Greek destinations for Italian tourists?
The most popular destinations are the island of Santorini, Mykonos, Corfu, Rhodes, Crete, the Peloponnese (Nafplio, Olympia) and Athens. The Adriatic and Ionian islands are especially convenient for Italian visitors arriving by ferry.