Travel from United Arab Emirates to Greece is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any United Arab Emirates citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
United Arab Emirates passport holders can travel to Greece without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Greece. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Greece. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to Greece. Stays of up to 90 days are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
You're travelling to Greece (GR). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare AED 60,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving United Arab Emirates (AE). Form: Customs declaration. Declare AED 60,000+ (approx $16,300) on entry or exit
Declare EUR 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving Greece (GR). Form: Cash declaration form. EU-wide: declare €10,000+ when entering/leaving the EU. Individual member states may have additional rules.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →The EU is introducing ETIAS, a pre-travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors to the Schengen Area (like the US ESTA) (about €20), valid 3 years. It is NOT required yet — expected to start around Q4 2026, phased toward 2027 (after a transitional period of at least 6 months). Dates have slipped before, so confirm the current status at the official portal: https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en. Once live you'll need it before boarding on a visa-exempt passport. If you also hold an EU/EEA/Swiss passport, entering on that avoids ETIAS entirely.
Greece (GR) requires every visitor to hold travel health insurance. Minimum coverage: €30,000. Schengen visa requirement; must cover medical repatriation Print or save the policy summary page (insurer, policy number, coverage limit, dates) — that's what border officers look for.
Greece (GR) restricts or bans the import of: codeine-based medications. The risk is real — travellers have been detained at customs for over-the-counter products that are routine elsewhere. If you take any prescription medication, look up the active ingredient against the restricted list above before booking. Always carry the prescription bottle plus a doctor's letter naming the medication and the condition it treats. Adding your medications to your profile (optional) lets us tell you specifically which of yours match. Greece restricts codeine; carry prescription.
Typical September conditions at ATH (Greece (GR)): mild. Typical lows around 19°C, highs around 28°C, little rain (~10mm for the month).