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Greece Schengen Visa (Type C)

Purpose: The Greece Schengen Visa (Short-Stay Visa – Type C) is for travelers visiting Greece and other Schengen Area countries for tourism, sightseeing, holidays, visiting family or friends, short business trips, attending cultural or sporting events, or other short-term purposes.

When to apply: It is recommended to apply at least 3–4 weeks before travel. Applications can be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip (9 months for seafarers) and no later than 15 calendar days before departure.

Duration and extensions The visa allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Extensions are granted only in exceptional cases, such as force majeure, humanitarian reasons, or serious personal reasons.

Entries: The visa may be issued as single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry, depending on the applicant’s travel needs.

Ports of entry: Greece Schengen Visa holders may enter through any official border crossing point in Greece or another Schengen member state, including international airports (such as Athens International Airport, Thessaloniki Airport, Heraklion Airport, and Rhodes Airport), seaports, and land borders within the Schengen Area.

Delivery format: The approved visa is issued as a visa sticker affixed to the applicant’s passport. Travelers must carry a passport containing a valid visa sticker when entering the Schengen Area.

ETIAS for Greece (coming soon)*

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa. It is a pre-travel authorization that will be required for visa-exempt travelers entering Greece and the Schengen Area.

It allows tourism, business, transit, or short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

*ETIAS is not yet in force. Once implemented, it will be mandatory for visa-exempt travelers to enter Greece.

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Greece is part of the Schengen Area and allows citizens of many countries — including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and others — to enter visa-free for tourism, business, or family visits for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Greece does not offer a Visa on Arrival. Citizens of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland do not require a visa to enter, reside, or work in Greece.

Travelers who require a visa must obtain a Schengen Visa (short-stay, Type C) for visits up to 90 days or a Greek national long-stay visa (Type D) for stays exceeding 90 days before departure.

General Greece visa requirements are:

  • Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Schengen Area and issued within the last 10 years
  • Completed and signed visa application form
  • Recent passport-size photo meeting Schengen requirements
  • Travel details (such as flight reservation and accommodation address)
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the duration of stay
  • Travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000 within the Schengen Area
  • Proof of purpose of travel

Greece Schengen Visa (Type C)

Prices starting from $399.99

Valid for 5 years after issued
Multiple entry
Stay up to 90 days per entry
Get it as fast as 15 minutes

Fast facts

Interview needed?

No, just an appointment to provide biometrics

Main reason for denials?

Missing documentation

Average time to apply?

2-4 weeks

Why choose iVisa?

Applying for a visa on your own can be confusing and time-consuming. iVisa simplifies the process, reduces errors, and gives you peace of mind.

FAQs

The Schengen Visa is usually valid for stays of up to 90 days. If you're unsure, feel free to contact our team through WhatsApp or iVisa chat during support hours.

Greece offers several visa types depending on the length and purpose of stay. These include the Schengen Visa (Type C) for short stays, national visas for longer stays, residence permits for long-term living, airport transit visas, and the upcoming ETIAS travel authorization for visa-exempt travelers.

ETIAS is an upcoming electronic travel authorization that will be required for travelers from visa-free countries entering Greece and the Schengen Area. It is not a visa and will allow short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period once implemented.

Working in Greece generally requires a national visa or a residence permit. A Schengen Visa or ETIAS does not allow employment.

Yes. A valid Schengen Visa issued by Greece allows travel to all Schengen countries, as long as the stay does not exceed the 90/180-day limit.

Our team works with a legal partner specializing in Schengen Visa. They will review your application to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Once the authorities approve it, you’ll receive an email with the next steps.

The “90/180-rule” means you can stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days total within any continuous 180-day window. The 180-day period is not fixed, it is counted backward from each day you are in the Schengen Area.

Example:

  • You enter the Schengen Area on January 1
  • You stay for 30 days and leave on January 30
  • In the last 180 days, you’ve used 30 days
  • You still have 60 days left to use

If you later return:

  • You stay 40 more days
  • Now you’ve used 70 days total
  • You only have 20 days left until older days “drop off” the 180-day window
  • Leaving the Schengen Area “resets” nothing - only time does

A Greece Schengen Visa (Type C) is a visa required for travelers from visa-required countries. It must be obtained through a Greek embassy or consulate before travel.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) is not a visa, but an online travel authorization for travelers from visa-exempt countries. Once implemented, it will be applied for online before departure and will allow short stays in Greece and the Schengen Area.

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