In 2012, with the permission of the European Union, Greece introduced visa-free travel for those who came to rest in neighboring Turkey. To take advantage of this advantage and relax in two countries at once, it is enough to contact a travel agency and purchase a ticket to Turkey.
In the summer of 2012, the Turkish government proposed an unusual experiment for its tourists, according to which they can visit the popular Greek islands from July to the end of September without having a Schengen visa. Anyone can visit Greece, for this you just need to purchase a ticket in advance for one of the ferries plying between the two countries and take care of the place of residence.
To enter the territory of Greece without the Schengen, you need two to three days before departure to contact the Turkish office of the travel agency in which you purchased the voucher and provide the necessary package of documents (a copy of your passport, one photo 35 x 45 mm and a special application). The operator must hand it over to the Greek services. You will need to take the original of your application with you and present it at the entrance to Greece, in addition, you will have to pay a fee of about 40 euros.
You can do without a tour operator and get permission to enter Greece on your own. Prepare a photo in advance that meets the Schengen requirements and go to the islands. When passing through passport control, you can easily complete all the necessary documents and pay the commission.
By mutual agreement of the two countries, tourists can spend a little more than two weeks in Greece. At the same time, vacationers from Russia have a slight advantage: they can get a free visa for one day in addition to the usual one.
A similar experiment was created to attract the attention of tourists to the sights of Greece, which has significantly decreased in recent years. The advantage of using this offer is the convenience and fast travel speed between the two countries when using the ferry. The Greek government plans to take stock of the unusual experience in early October, and if the results are found to be satisfactory, a similar practice of entering the country will be introduced on a permanent basis.
