Exemption extended: Greece extends Schengen visa exemption until 31 December 2023

20.06.2023.

Exemption extended: Greece extends Schengen visa exemption until 31 December 2023

In news this week, the exemption of certain categories of creators from the obligation to have a Schengen visa has been extended in Greece until 31 December 2023.

As such, United Kingdom citizens who are creators, as well as the artists and audio/visual entourage who accompany them and enter Greece for performances are exempt from the obligation to issue a Schengen visa for work until 31.12.2023. The exemption is valid under the condition that there is no dependent work in Greece, their pay is not provided in Greece and they are insured for a work accident in Greece. The regulation will be reviewed at the end of this year, more information can be found here.

LIVE welcomes this extension to allow for easier movement for UK creatives and hopes for similar movements from other member states.