Greece Arrival Procedures

Searching for flights online is easier than ever, but it can still be a time-consuming, overwhelming, and frustrating process. If you need support, our staff have in-depth knowledge of all our destinations. We’ll let you know which airport you’ll be flying to and recommend the best way to get there.

We can advise you on booking the best return flights, ensuring you have the safest, most convenient, and most cost-effective flight options, no matter how complex your travel plans are. Find out more about the flight booking process.

One of the perks of volunteering with us is the visa guidance we give you. We have a dedicated pre-departure team who have up-to-date information on visa requirements for all of our destinations around the world. You can get in touch with us if you have any visa queries, big or small, and we will talk you through the process. Once you apply, you’ll also get a link to your own MyProjectsAbroad webpage, which will include all the necessary visa information.

Most nationalities obtain the visa on arrival, which is valid for at least 90 days. In most cases, the cost of this visa is free. While a Projects Abroad staff member will assist with this process, any expense is not included in the Projects Abroad prices and must be paid by you.

You will have your induction on the next working day after your arrival. Our Coordinator will pick you up from your apartment to show you around. You will start the day by going through some important information about your project. You’ll hear more about how we run our projects in Greece and receive useful information, including a map of the city with important places highlighted, and local staff contact information.

You will then be taken around Athens and shown important sites and landmarks. Your Coordinator will show you where important amenities like internet cafes, the post office, and exchange bureaus are.

Navigating public transport in a foreign country can be tricky, so your Coordinator will take the time to show you how to use the local metro and bus systems. You’ll also see the best route to and from your placement so you can feel confident about making your way there each day. Projects Abroad covers all necessary work-related transport costs.

We understand that you need some time to get to know the placement before diving right into your work. That’s why your first day at your placement is all about learning. You’ll get to meet the local staff and other volunteers on the project.

Your supervisor will also show you around, explain how things are run, and give you an idea about your role and what’s expected of you. With a proper introduction to your placement, we ensure that you’ll get to make the most of your project when the real work starts on your second day.