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Discover Europe with the Greek Schengen Visa

Last updated: April 2024

We currently don't offer this visa, but you can find more information on the Greek Embassy website.

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Learn everything you need to know about the Greece Schengen Visa application here.

What is the Greece Schengen Visa?

The Greece Schengen Visa is one of the most popular visas to explore Europe and the Schengen Area.

It allows travelers to travel between all Schengen member states without obtaining visas for each country.

What can I do with the Greek Schengen Visa?

• Visit Greece and other Schengen countries for tourism and to visit family and friends

• Attend business meetings, conferences, or do other business activities

• Do a short recreational course or play sports

What can I not do with the Greek Schengen Visa?

• Remunerated business (paid work)

• Receive medical treatment

• Marry or register a civil partnership

• Study for an extended period of time or do a traineeship

• Live in Greece or another Schengen country

Who requires the Greece Schengen Visa?

Travel within the Schengen Zone is visa-free for residents of the European Union and nationals of Schengen countries.

However, most other travelers must apply for a Greece Schengen Visa and do an interview before they go.

Children and minors are also required to apply for a Schengen Visa to visit Greece, if they are from an eligible country.

Additionally, the following passport holders are eligible to visit the Schengen zone without a visa:

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Australia
• New Zealand
• Canada

How long can I stay in the country with the Greece Schengen Visa?

Greece and the Schengen area may be visited for up to 90 per entry.

Travel between Schengen countries is unrestricted as long as you don't exceed the cumulative 90 days.

The Greek authorities decide if you receive a single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry visa. Multiple-entry visas can be issued for 180 days to 5 years.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Greece Schengen Visa?

The required documents generally include the following:

• Visa application form

• 2 passport photos: Taken within the last three months

• Valid passport: Valid for at least 6 months after arrival and with at least two blank pages

• Travel itinerary: It can include a copy of your return ticket, hotel reservation, or tour itinerary

• Proof of accommodation: You'll need a hotel reservation or a letter from relatives in Greece to prove where you're staying

• Financial statements: A bank statement or salary slip proving that you have the necessary funds to cover the entire trip

• Your collected fingerprints: In case you have not registered them in the VIS(Visa Information System) for the previous 59 months

• Medical insurance: It must cover at least €30,000 for emergency medical treatment and repatriation

• For minors applying for a Schengen visa, their birth certificates and parental consent must be provided

How to apply for the Greece Schengen visa online with iVisa

To apply for the Greece Schengen Visa, go to the website of the Greek Embassy or Consulate in your home country, and follow their instructions.

Bring the required documents to the mandatory visa interview.

Costs and processing timed of the Greece Schengen Visa application

The government fee of about US$85 must be paid in cash at the VAC or consulate (half-price for children between the ages of 6 and 12 and free for kids under 6 years old). Some exemptions apply.

It can take up to 45 days from the appointment date to process your visa. We recommend applying at least 2 months in advance due to the limited availability of appointment slots.

Where can I learn more?

We're here to help you with questions about the Greece Schengen Visa application process.

Our dedicated online team of customer service agents is available via online chat or WhatsApp.