Greece Visa
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.
Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Greece Schengen Visa, accordingly.
GREECE VISA FREE ENTRY
Citizens of Which Countries Don’t Need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe?
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France and Monaco
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
EU countries
Citizens from these EU countries that are not part of Schengen may also visit Greece without a visa.
Bulgaria
Croatia as of July 1, 2013
Cyprus
Ireland
Romania
United Kingdom
Non-EU Countries
Citizens of the following non-EU countries can travel to Greece without first getting a Schengen or national visa from the Greek consulate/embassy and can stay a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period as a tourist.
Albania (biometric passport holders, as of December 15, 2010)
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda (added May 29, 2009)
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas (added May 29, 2009)
Barbados (added May 29, 2009)
Bolivia
Bosnia (biometric passport holders, as of December 15, 2010)
Brazil
Brunei
Canada
Chile
Costa Rica
Croatia
El Salvador
Guatemala
Holy See (State of the Vatican)
Honduras
Hong Kong (blue and red passports)Israel
Japan
Macao (holders of Região Administrativa Especial de Macau)
Macedonia/FYROM
Malaysia
Mauritius (added May 29, 2009)
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro (biometric passport holders, as of December 19, 2009)
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
St. Kitts and Nevis (added May 29, 2009)
San Marino
Serbia (biometric passport holders, as of December 19, 2009)
Seychelles (added May 29, 2009)
Singapore
South Korea
Taiwan (only holders of passports containing an ID number as of January 11, 2011)
Turkey
United States
Uruguay
Venezuela
TYPES OF GREECE VISA
According to the purpose of applicants, Greece visa is divided into various type of visa:
This purpose of entry is for people who need to travel through the international zone of a Schengen Country Airport without entering the Schengen Country.
Mostly foreign seafarers, who only need to stop for very short periods by the seaport of one of the member states, check this purpose of travel in their application form.
One of the most famous purposes for traveling to the Schengen Zone.
People who have family members or friends legally residing in the Schengen area, can apply for this visa, if they wish to visit them.
A lot of people travel often to and from the Schengen countries for business purposes.
You will have to tick “Official Visit” in your application form, if you are traveling to the Schengen Area on an official duty.
If you are traveling to any of the member states of the Schengen territory to seek medical treatment, you should select ‘medical reasons’ in your application form.
A visa established for people living outside of the Schengen area, wishing to travel to Europe for the purpose of attending a Cultural / Sports / Religious Event and Film Crews.
If your purpose of entry to the Schengen Area does not match any of the purposes given above, you will have to tick the “Other” option in the application form. However, you will still need to specify what the reason behind your application is.
REQUIREMENTS OF GREECE VISA
- Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Greece Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
- 2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Greece Visa.
- Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
- Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Greece and the entire Schengen area
- A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Greece and itinerary
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
- Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Greece
- Hotel Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Greece. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in Greece!
- Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Greece
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Greece, some additional documents will be required.
Tourist/Visitor Visa:
- Invitation letter from your family or friends in Greece with the address and phone number – if applicable
- Bank statement of the last 6 months
- Passport copies
Greece Visa for Business Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the Greek company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit
- A certificate from your employer stating/allowing your business travel
- If there were previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided
- Business bank statement of the latest 6 months
- Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
- Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in the Schengen zone, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses on the letter or invitation.
Greece Visa for Medical Purposes:
- A local medical report
- A medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Greece, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation
- Payment receipt of medical fees
Greece Visa for Cultural, Sports, Film Crew or Religious Purposes:
- Invitation letter from the above-mentioned authorities with details upon the nature of events or activities – purpose of visit , expense coverage
- Names of the applicants (crew members)
- Duration of stay
- Travel itinerary
Greece Visa for Members of Official Delegations:
- The official invitation copy
- Identity of applicant
- Purpose of journey (negotiations, meetings, event by intergovernmental organizations, consultations)
- Duration of stay
- Place of accommodation
Greece Visa for Study, Training, Research, or other type of Internship Purposes:
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses
- Certificate of completion or courses attended
- Financial sustenance
Greece Visa For The Wife/Husband of a Greek citizen:
- Proof of Greek citizenship (ID card or consular card or certification of Greek nationality or naturalization order)
- Greek marriage certificate
- Greek family record book
Greece Airport Transit Visa:
- Visa or other type of entry permit in the transit country
- Copy of your valid visa for your final destination
Greece Visa for Under-Age Children:
- Proof of parent’s regular income (work contract with specified monthly income or a bank statement or business license)
- Notarized travel permission from parent (parental travel consent)
- If one parent lives in another country – their notarized parental travel consent
GREECE VISA FEES
|
Schengen Visa Category |
Fee in EUR |
Fee in USD* |
|
Adult |
60€ |
70$ |
|
Child between 6-12 years of age |
35€ |
41$ |
|
Child younger than 6 years of age |
Free |
Free |
|
Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports traveling for official purposes |
Free |
Free |
|
Family member of a EU/EEA national |
Free |
Free |
|
Pupils, students and accompanying teachers during a school trip |
Free |
Free |
|
Researchers traveling to perform scientific research |
Free |
Free |
|
Nationals from, Georgia, Kosovo, Russia, and Ukraine. |
35€ |
41$ |
HOW TO APPLY GREECE VISA
Every person wishing to enter the Schengen Area, under whatever purpose, may be a subject to visa regime, depending on his or her nationality.
Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Book a Schengen visa appointment in order to proceed with your application.
On the day of your appointment, show up on time at the facility where you will be interviewed. There you will meet a visa consular to whom you need to hand the collected documents and pay the visa fees.
After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.
GREECE VISA APPLICATION FORM
To apply for a visa, applications must complete a Greece visa application form downloaded from this website then print and sign it before going to the visa application center.
GREECE VISA PROCESSING TIME
You can apply for a Greek Schengen visa 90 days before your planned trip. Usually the visa application process takes a minimum of 5 working days, therefore you are advised to apply 3 weeks in advance of your planned trip.