Greek citizens have warmly welcomed China’s new visa-free policy, which took effect earlier this week, offering easier and more affordable travel opportunities.
Starting from Oct. 15 and lasting until Dec. 31, 2025, Greek citizens with ordinary passports can visit China for up to 15 days without a visa for tourism, business, family reunification, or transit, according to Pan Ziyang, an official from the Consular Department of China’s Embassy in Greece.
Pan explained that the initiative aims to enhance people-to-people exchanges and attract more Greek tourists to China. “This visa-free policy not only simplifies travel to China but also reduces costs,” said Theodore Sotiridis, a travel agent planning a trip to Shanghai with colleagues. He praised the policy, calling it a pilot program that could eventually become permanent, fostering stronger ties between the two nations.