In accordance with Greek law, citizens of Australia, Canada, all EU countries, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and the United States can travel to Greece for up to 3 months without a visa. Citizens of all other countries require a visa. Regulations change rapidly, so be sure to check with your local Greek Embassy to determine the visa requirements for your country.

Candidates for British passport renewals include British nationals living in the UK who wish to renew their passport in the UK, British nationals living overseas who wish to renew their passports during a visit to the UK, and British nationals living overseas who wish to renew their passport without returning to the UK.

For British nationals living and renewing their passports in the UK, the process is simple. British nationals can renew passports if they still have their last passport, which was issued as a standard adult or child passport, the passport is not damaged, and your name and status will remain unchanged. Standard applications process in approximately three weeks. For urgent British passport renewals, residents can call the 24-hour Passport Adviceline at (0300) 222 0000. Expedited passport renewal services include a one-week Fast Track service or a same-day Premium renewal.

If you are a British national living overseas, you can renew your passport without returning to the UK. Simply visit the nearest British embassy, high commission or consulate to apply. If you live overseas but wish to renew your passport while visiting the UK, you must appear in person to make an appointment with the Identity and Passport Service. In addition, you must give a UK address for shipment of the renewed British passport, and must be present to sign for the receipt of the passport when it arrives.

British passport renewal will take additional time and may require additional forms if your original passport was issued for a restricted period of time or if you need to change your name. If your original passport status was as a child on a parent's passport, you will need to apply for an adult passport. Each of these situations requires specific forms and processes; check with the Identity and Passport Service for details.

When applying for a Greek visa, be sure to leave time for processing fees. If you are a resident of a country that has political or bureaucratic disputes with Greece, or if you cannot prove financial support, be prepared for extra processing time. If you possess a visa for one of the other Schengen countries, check with your local Greek consulate or embassy for regulations for travel in Greece.

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