Greece and the Visa Waiver Program
Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced March 9, 2010 Greece’s designation as a member of the Visa Waiver Program. Greek citizens will be able to visit the United States without visas from April 5, 2010.
Important Notice
To all bearers of Greek passports issued only on August 26, 2006 who wish to travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program. Before you initiate the procedure of the ESTA application please check your passport with the Greek Police Authorities in order to be informed if your passport contains the microchip or not.
If your passport was issued on August 26, 2006 and contains the microchip you may apply for an ESTA and if approved you may travel under the Visa Waiver Program.
However, if your passport was issued on August 26, 2006 and does not contain the microchip, you will need to apply for a visa. Please visit our web page for further information on how you may schedule an appointment and the required documents.
Citizens and eligible nationals of current VWP member counties who would like information on the new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) may visit www.CBP.gov. Effective January 12, 2009, all individuals traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) will be required to obtain a travel authorization before initiating travel. ESTA is available free of charge and can be completed in 16 languages at http://www.cbp.gov/esta
VWP travelers should be aware that unauthorized third-parties have established web sites which charge visitors seeking to travel to the United States under the VWP, for information about ESTA and for submitting ESTA applications to DHS on behalf of the traveler. These businesses and web sites are not endorsed or associated with the United States Government. The United States Government does not charge a fee to obtain information about, apply for, or obtain a travel authorization through the ESTA web site.