Greece visa requirements for Malaysians

Travel and visa requirements

Greek Visa is not required for Malaysians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • For a period of 90 days, Malaysians can visit Greece without obtaining a visa.
  • Visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months after entry into Greece. Passport should have two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Citizens of Malaysia are to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough money to spend during their stay in Greece, which could be a recent bank statement.
  • Malaysians can gain entry Greece with local and foreign currencies of up to EUR 10,000.
  • When exiting Greece, tourists can only carry a maximum amount of EUR 2,000 in cash.
  • Travellers travelling to or exiting Greece with firearms and ammunition must contact the transporting airline carrier prior to arrival/departure. Also, all firearms and ammunition must be declared to the Police for registration and issuance of a special police license.
  • Tourists should have proof of accommodation for their entire stay in Greece. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
  • Intending visitors can visit Greece from any international airport in Malaysia. There are international airports in Kuala Lumpur and Penang Island.
  • Scoot, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Malaysia to Greece.
  • The estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Athens, Greece is 15 hours, 35 minutes and from Penang Island, it takes 17 hours 50 minutes.
  • Greek is the official and most spoken languages of Greece, spoken by 99% of the entire population. The most common foreign languages are English, German, French and Italian.
  • Almost the entire population of Greece are Christians, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church. Islam and Jewism are other religions being practised in the country.
  • Euro is the official currency of Greece. However, tourists can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Santorini, Acropolis of Athens, Acropolis Museum and Mykonos are some of the sites tourists can visit during their stay in Greece.
  • Greece has a Mediterranean climate. The best time however to visit the country is in Spring and fall which is from Mid-April to late-May and from September to November.
  • Travellers to Greece are advised to budget about EUR 67 to spend per day on expenses.
  • Visitors can move around Greece with ferries, taxis, car rental. 
  • Taramasalata, tzatziki, moussaka and dolma are special delicacies enjoyed in Greece.
  • Greece makes use of Eastern European Standard Time (GMT+2). Malaysia is six hours ahead of Greece.
  • The power and socket plug used in Madagascar is of Type C and F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I budget to spend in Greece?

Travellers to Greece are advised to budget about EUR 67 to spend per day on expenses.

What is the most practiced religion in Greece?

Almost the entire population of Greece are Christians, particularly the Greek Orthodox Church. Islam and Jewism are other religions being practised in the country.

What is the official currency of Greece?

Euro is the official currency of Greece. However, tourists can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.

Is Greece safe for tourist?

Greece is very safe for tourists to visit, and crimes done against is low. The only concerns of tourists are petty crimes. Tourists should nevertheless exercise cautions while in the country.