GREECE TOURIST VISA
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Planning to apply Greece Short term visa - Schengen short term visa ?
Are you planning on visiting Greece but don’t know where to start? Worry not! After reading this guide, you can easily apply for your Greece tourist visa from India.
If you are planning to travel to Greece for a short stay (up to 90 days), you will need a Schengen Short Stay Visa also known as a C-type visa.
- Greece Tourist Visa: If you wish to go sightseeing or vacation in Greece.
- Greece Visitor Visa: If you wish to visit friends or relatives living in Greece.
- Greece Business visa : If you wish to travel for trade , business or commercial activities in Greece.
However, you can’t work in the country with these visas. Acceptable business purposes include attending meetings, functions, meeting clients, etc.
Eligibility criteria for applying Greece visa for Indian passport holders
- Indian National holding a valid Indian passport with minimum validity of 6 months can apply for Greece visa .
- Individual who wishes to travel to Greece for the purpose of Tourism/Family or friends Visit/Business can apply visa through Travellerzdezire.
- We suggest applicants to carry Travel Insurance while travelling to Greece . Travellerzdezire also provides Travel Insurance to passengers at an additional cost.
Types of Greece short term visa - Schengen short term visa for Indian passport holders :
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Greece Tourist visa for Indian passport holders
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Greece Friends / Family visit visa for Indian passport holders
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Greece Business visa for Indian passport holders
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Greece for Tourism / leisure purpose
Documents required : Checklists for applying Greece Tourist visa for India passport holders
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT : (a) Minimum 6 months validity(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
- OLD PASSPORTS if any
- THREE PHOTOS: Not more than 6-months old,40*45mm in size, white background,80% face focused , NO border, In sharp focus and clear, Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- APPLICATION FORM: fully completed in English and signed by the applicant (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
- COVERING LETTER: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Greece.
- EVIDENCE OF OCCUPATION/ STUDENT STATUS:
– IF Employed: – Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract and company NOC (No objection certificate)to sanction leave.
– IF Self-employed:- The applicable CIN Certificate/ LLP certificate/ GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate etc.
– IF Student:- NOC(No objection certificate) from school / college.
- FINANCIAL STATUS:
– Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months WITH seal and signature from bank with sufficient closing balance and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
– ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
- TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE : shall be valid throughout the territory and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Note : Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
- TRAVEL ITINERARY: Onwards and return airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Greece/EU in case of onward travel
- PROOF OF ACCOMODATION: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Greece / EU
- COPY OF PRESENT PASSPORT(data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
- FOR MINOR TRAVELERS: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following :- a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
Duration of Stay : less than 90 days ( depends on embassy decision )
Number of Entries : Single / Double / Multiple
Visa process duration for Greece visa : 15 working days normal .It may take upto 45 days or more in some cases.
Visa fees for Greece Tourist visa for Indian passport holders : Euro 90 /-
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Greece visiting family members / Friends.
Documents required : Checklists for applying Greece Family/Friends visit visa for India passport holders
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT : (a) Minimum 6 months validity(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
- OLD PASSPORTS if any
- THREE PHOTOS: Not more than 6-months old,40*45mm in size, white background,80% face focused , NO border, In sharp focus and clear, Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- APPLICATION FORM: fully completed in English and signed by the applicant (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
- COVERING LETTER: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Greece.
- EVIDENCE OF OCCUPATION/ STUDENT STATUS:
– IF Employed: – Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract and company NOC (No objection certificate)to sanction leave.
– IF Self-employed:- The applicable CIN Certificate/ LLP certificate/ GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate etc.
– IF Student:- NOC(No objection certificate) from school / college.
- FINANCIAL STATUS:
– Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months WITH seal and signature from bank with sufficient closing balance and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
– ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
- TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE : shall be valid throughout the territory and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Note : Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
- TRAVEL ITINERARY: Onwards and return airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Greece/EU in case of onward travel
- PROOF OF ACCOMODATION: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Greece / EU
- Invitation letter from Family or Friends in Greece with proof of relationship.
- COPY OF PRESENT PASSPORT(data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
- FOR MINOR TRAVELERS: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following :- a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
Duration of Stay : less than 90 days ( depends on embassy decision )
Number of Entries : Single / Double / Multiple
Visa process duration for Greece visa : 15 working days normal .It may take upto 45 days or more in some cases.
Visa fees for Greece family visit visa for Indian passport holders : Euro 90/-
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Greece for Trade , business meetings or commercial activities
Documents required : Checklists for applying Greece business visa for India passport holders
Overview :
This visa ( Type – C ) helps you to enter Schengen country including Greece for Trade , business meetings or commercial activities
Documents required : Checklists for applying Greece business visa for India passport holders
- ORIGINAL PASSPORT : (a) Minimum 6 months validity(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages; (c) it shall have been issued within the previous 10 years; (d) NO alteration or handwritten amendment concerning the data page
- OLD PASSPORTS if any
- THREE PHOTOS: Not more than 6-months old,40*45mm in size, white background,80% face focused , NO border, In sharp focus and clear, Of high quality with no ink marks or creases
- APPLICATION FORM: fully completed in English and signed by the applicant (or by parent(s)/guardian(s) for minors under the age of 18) (field no 37 and last field).
- COVERING LETTER ON COMPANY LETTER HEAD: explaining the purpose of the trip with itinerary detailed location(s) and duration of stay in Greece. INVITATION LETTER : Invitation letter from Company located in Greece explaining the purpose of visit and dates of visit.
- EVIDENCE OF OCCUPATION/ STUDENT STATUS:
– IF Employed: – Salary certificate of the last three (3) months of present occupation, employment contract and company NOC (No objection certificate)to sanction leave.
– IF Self-employed:- The applicable CIN Certificate/ LLP certificate/ GST certificate/ Udhyog Aadhar Memorandum/ Import Export Certificate etc.
– IF Student:- NOC(No objection certificate) from school / college.
- FINANCIAL STATUS:
– Proof of sufficient funds: Original bank statements of the last three (3) months WITH seal and signature from bank with sufficient closing balance and / or other funds available (pension etc.)
– ITR: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V from the last three (3) years
- TRAVEL MEDICAL INSURANCE : shall be valid throughout the territory and cover the entire period of the person’s intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage shall be EUR 30 000. Note : Applicants for a uniform visa for multiple entries shall prove that they are in possession of adequate and valid travel medical insurance covering the period of their first intended visit. In addition a statement, declaring the awareness of the need to be in possession of travel medical insurance for subsequent stays, shall be signed.
- TRAVEL ITINERARY: Onwards and return airline reservation and proof of other means of travel within Greece/EU in case of onward travel
- PROOF OF ACCOMODATION: hotel reservation / letter of tour organizer and / or other appropriate documentation indicating the envisaged travel plans within Greece/ EU
- COPY OF PRESENT PASSPORT(data pages, pages with evidence of previous visa, travel)
- FOR MINOR TRAVELERS: a parent/legal guardian shall submit the following :- a minor accompanied by one parent shall provide a Original notarized NOC by the other parent , plus copies of parents passports or ID · a minor travelling alone shall provide a Original notarized NOC by both parents / legal guardians, plus copies of parents passports or ID
Duration of Stay : less than 90 days ( depends on embassy decision )
Number of Entries for Greece business visa: Single / Double / Multiple
Visa process duration for Greece visa : 15 working days normal .It may take upto 45 days or more in some cases.
Visa fees for Greece business visa for Indian passport holders : Euro 90/-
Frequently Asked Questions
The Schengen area covers 29 countries (“Schengen States”) without border controls between them. These countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. These countries apply the common visa policy for short stay visas.
- A transit through or an intended stay in the territory of the Schengen States of a duration of no more than 90 days in any 180 day period (“short stay visa”)
- A transit through the international transit areas of airports of the Schengen States (“airport transit visa”).
Generally, the Schengen visa issued allows you to visit any of the Schengen States during the same trip, within the validity of the visa.
A Schengen visa is not appropriate, if you wish to remain in a Schengen country for longer than 90 days, take up employment or establish a business, trade or profession.
No , Greece does not provide visa free entry for Indian passport holders .You need to apply for a Greece Schengen visa to enter Greece.
You can call our visa experts and we will assist you in completing following steps of visa processing .
- Step 1: Determine the type of visa you want to apply.
- Step 2: Fill in your visa application form.
- Step 3: Submit all the necessary documents.
- Step 4: Go to any Greece Embassy or consulate or Greece visa center .
- Step 5: Make an appointment.
- Step 6: Attend visa Interview
Greece Schengen visa fees is Euro 90/- for Indian passport holders .
Yes, an appointment is mandatory for Greece Visa in order to provide your biometrics and submit your visa documents.
Appointment should be taken per individual of family .
According to the EU, a single-entry Schengen Visa allows entry to the Schengen area only once, meaning you are not permitted to re-enter the Schengen Area after leaving, while a multiple-entry Schengen Visa allows multiple entries into the Schengen Area within the visa’s validity period (90 days total within 180-day period).
How can Travellerzdezire help you ?
Travellerzdezire have an extensive experience handling Schengen Visas .Our Team will assist you in :
- Evaluate the best visa type to apply under as per your requirement.
- Advise you on the required documentation as per the visa type.
- Assist in getting appointments for applying Greece visa.
- Fill out the application forms
- Review your documents for the visa application
- Help you prepare for a visa interview in case one is required.
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