Do I need a visa?
Passport type
A gate visa may be required. Have a valid passport and visa documents ready before departure.
What is visa-on-arrival?
In the summer season Turkish citizens can visit certain Greek islands without a Schengen visa, using a short-stay visa issued at the port. It is valid only on that island and for up to 7 days; it cannot be used to travel to other islands or the mainland.
How to apply
- Book your ferry ticket.
- Prepare your accommodation details (hotel booking).
- Fill in the application form and send your documents.
- Track your application; once approved, the visa is issued at the port.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 3 months (issued within the last 10 years)
- Biometric photo
- Ferry ticket and accommodation details
- For travellers under 18: civil registry record and, if required, parental consent
Eligible islands
- Chios — from: Çeşme
- Lesvos — from: Ayvalık, Dikili
- Samos — from: Kuşadası, Seferihisar
- Kos — from: Bodrum, Turgutreis
- Rhodes — from: Marmaris, Fethiye
- Kastellorizo — from: Kaş
- Leros — from: Bodrum
- Patmos — from: Bodrum
- Kalymnos — from: Bodrum
Important
Visa fees and rules may be updated every season by the Greek authorities; check the current conditions before you travel. Visa fees are not refunded for rejected applications.
Start with your ticket
Book your ferry ticket first to apply for the visa.