Greece Visa Guide

The land of olives, feta cheese, and stunning islands, Greece is a vibrant country filled with breathtaking sights, delicious cuisine, and warm-hearted people. It is a country where ancient history meets modernity. There are different kinds of Greece visas for Indians and once you get your visa, come here and let your hair down in Mykonos, get mesmerised by the sun-kissed Acropolis in Athens, and let’s not forget the mouthwatering souvlaki, a culinary adventure in every bite, in the city of Patras.

If you are daydreaming of visiting this charming country, you’ll need a Schengen visa since Greece is a part of the Schengen Area. Additionally, based on your purpose of travel, you’ll have to apply from the different types of Greece visas like tourist visa, business visa, and more.

The following are the steps you need to keep in mind while applying for a visa:

• Book an appointment for a Schengen visa to proceed with your application
• Download the application form from their website and fill it out correctly
• Submit all the required documents along with the form
• Once your documents are accepted, you will be called for an interview
• Wait for a response on your visa application

If your country is not a part of the European Union, you require a visa. After applying for a Greece visa, you need to take an appointment which will be held offline at the Greek Embassy or Consulate in your home country. We also have a comprehensive Schengen visa guide which provides detailed information about the visa, how to apply, types of visa, and how to track your visa application.

To track your Greece visa application, log in to the official website and fill out your visa application number and travel document number.

There are various types of Greece visas for Indians, depending on the purpose of your travel. Their details are given below.

1. Tourist visa
2. Business visa
3. Study visa
4. Transit visa

Greece is one of the most beautiful countries with several cities to explore. For tourist visa, an individual usually need to apply for a short stay type C Schengen visa. 

Documents for tourist visa

• Valid passport with minimum two blank pages
• Completed and signed visa application form
• Two passport-sized photos, as per the Greece Schengen visa specifications
• Travel insurance
• Proof of accommodation
• Round-trip flight reservation or a detailed itinerary
• Proof of funds

Tourist visa validity

A Greece tourist visa is valid for no more than 90 days within a 180-day period (6 months). If you want to stay for a longer duration, you need to apply for a long-stay visa.

Processing time for tourist visa

The processing time for Greece visas for Indians takes up to 15 working days. However, the process may take longer if there are mistakes in the application.

You need to apply for a short stay type C Schengen visa that allows you to remain in Greece for 90 days. All European countries that are part of the Schengen agreement are covered by this visa. Since Greece is a member of the Schengen agreement, this visa may be used for travel and/or conduct business in specific or all Schengen countries.

Documents for business visa

• Valid passport with minimum two blank pages
• Completed and signed visa application form
• Two passport-sized photos as per Greece Schengen visa specifications
• Travel insurance
• Proof of accommodation
• Round-trip flight reservation or a detailed itinerary
• Proof of funds
• Employment details like contract or a letter from the employer 

Business visa validity

A Greece business visa is valid for no more than 90 days within a 180-day period (6 months). If you want to stay for a longer duration, you need to apply for a long-stay visa.

Processing time for business visa

The processing time for a Greece visa for Indians takes up to 15 working days. However, the process may take longer if there are mistakes in the application.

Since the introduction of a Greek student visa, there is an opportunity for students from abroad to study in this beautiful country. Candidates from India can also benefit from such a permit.

Documents for study visa

• Valid passport with minimum two blank pages
• Completed and signed visa application form
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of funds
• Invitation letter from the university
• Health insurance
• At least two passport-size photographs
• Proof of payment of university fees
• Proof of sponsorship/scholarship, if any

Study visa validity

The duration of your student visa will depend on the type of course you take. The stay duration for a normal multiple entry is 90 days. 

Processing time for study visa

The processing time for Greece visas for Indians takes up to 15 working days. However, the process may take longer if there are mistakes in the application.

In order to catch another flight from Greece to a non-schengen country, you need to apply for a Greece transit visa. This is also applicable to those visiting by sea. 

For the purpose of taking another ship to its non-schengen destination country, seafarers are required to apply for a Greece Transit Visa when they disembark at one of the Greek ports on the mainland or any of their islands.

Documents for transit visa

• Valid passport with minimum two blank pages
• Completed and signed visa application form
• Proof of accommodation
• Proof of funds
• Health/travel insurance
• At least two passport-size photographs
• A confirmed flight ticket for a third country
• Proof of payment of the visa fee
• A valid visa for the final country

Processing time for transit visa

The processing time for the visa takes up to 15 working days. However, the process may take longer if there are mistakes in the application.