Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Greece

Ⅰ. Bilateral Visa Policy Update (2024–2025)

Visa-Free Trial

 

  • Validity: October 15, 2024 – December 31, 2025
  • Eligibility: Greek ordinary passport holders for business, tourism, family visits, or transit (≤15 days).
  • Stay Duration: Up to 15 days per entry.
  • Restrictions: Visas required for stays >15 days or other purposes (work, study).

Ⅱ. Chinese Diplomatic Missions in Greece

1. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Greece

 

  • Address: 2A Krinon Street, 15452 P. Psychico, Athens (Consular Section).
  • Contact:
    • Consular Services: +30-210-6723282
    • Emergency: +30-6973730680
    • Email: chinaemb_gr@mfa.gov.cn
    • Website: gr.china-embassy.org
  • Working Hours:
    • Visa Submission: Mon–Fri 09:30–12:30 (by appointment).
    • Visa Collection: Mon–Fri 15:00–16:00.

2. Visa Application Service Center (Athens)

 

Ⅲ. Greek Diplomatic Missions in China

1. Embassy of Greece in Beijing

 

  • Address: No. 19, Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.
  • Contact:
    • Consular Section: +86-10-65321588
    • Email: grconspek@mfa.gr
  • Consular Districts: Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, etc.

2. Consulates-General

 

  • Shanghai: Room 3501, Century Trade Plaza, 989 Changle Road.
    • District: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Shandong, Jiangxi.
  • Guangzhou: Room 2105, Haihang Tower, 8 Linhe Zhong Road, Tianhe District.
    • District: Guangdong, Fujian, Hainan, Guangxi.
  • Hong Kong: +852-27741682.

Ⅳ. Visa Types (Non-Visa-Free Cases)

 

Visa Type Purpose Key Requirements Validity/Stay
L/Q2 (Tourism/Family) Tourism, short-term family visits (≤90 days) Invitation (family), hotel bookings, flight itinerary 1-year multiple (5-year multiple available since July 2024), ≤90 days/entry.
M (Business) Business activities, conferences Chinese company invitation, business license 1-year multiple (5-year multiple available), ≤90 days/entry.
Z (Work) Long-term employment Work permit, employer invitation Single-entry, convert to residence permit.
X2 (Study) Short-term study (≤6 months) Admission letter, JW202 form Single/multiple, duration based on study plan.
G (Transit) Connecting flights (≤24/72/144 hours) Next flight ticket, eligible cities/ports Visa-free (see transit policies).

Ⅴ. Application Process (Non-Visa-Free Cases)

Step 1: Online Application

 

Step 2: Documents (General)

 

  • Passport (valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages).
  • Travel proof: Round-trip flights, hotel bookings.
  • Financial proof: 3-month bank statements (if required).
  • Type-specific documents (invitation, work permit, etc.).

Step 3: Submission

 

  • Location: Chinese Embassy (Athens) or Visa Application Center.
  • Fees (EUR):
    • Single-entry: 60 | 1-year multiple: 120 | 5-year multiple: 200.
    • Express service: +30 (2–3 days).
  • Processing Time: 4–5 days (standard), 2–3 days (express).

Step 4: Collection

 

  • Pick up with receipt and passport, or choose postal delivery (extra fee).

Ⅵ. Transit Visa-Free Policies

 

Transit Type Duration Eligible Cities/Ports Conditions
24-hour ≤24 hours All airports (excl. Urumqi, Fuzhou, Yanji) Same airport transfer, connected tickets.
72-hour ≤72 hours Changsha, Guilin, Harbin airports/ports Single-city stay, specified routes.
144-hour ≤144 hours 19 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc.) Multi-city travel, designated ports.

Ⅶ. Important Notes

 

  1. Visa-Free Conditions:
    • Carry passport, return tickets, accommodation proof, and sufficient funds (≥€50/day).
    • Not valid for work, study, or long-term stays.
  2. 5-Year Multiple Visa (Since July 2024):
    • For business, tourism, family visits; ≤90 days/entry.
  3. Extensions:
    • Apply to local PSB (Public Security Bureau) for emergencies (medical/legal).
  4. Health Requirements:
    • No COVID-19 tests or quarantine (as of March 2025).
  5. Customs:
    • Declare cash over €10,000; tobacco/alcohol limits: 200 cigarettes + 4L wine + 1L spirits.

Ⅷ. Resources