For short-term visits, you'll typically apply for a Schengen Visa (Type C), which includes:
- Tourist Visa – For tourism, sightseeing, and vacations.
- Business Visa – For attending business meetings, conferences, or professional activities.
- Family or Friend Visit Visa – For visiting family or friends living in Greece.
- Transit Visa – For stopovers in Greece while traveling to another destination.
Citizens of EU/EEA countries and certain others (like the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia) can travel to Greece visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism or business.
If your country is not on the visa-exempt list, you will need a Schengen Visa.
- Visa Application Form – Complete and sign the Schengen Visa application form from the Greek consulate/embassy website.
- Valid Passport – Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned stay with two blank pages.
- Passport Photos – Two recent passport-sized photos that meet Schengen specifications.
- Travel Itinerary – Proof of round-trip flights or travel bookings.
- Accommodation Proof – Hotel bookings or an invitation letter from a host.
- Travel Insurance – Coverage of at least €30,000 valid in the entire Schengen area.
- Proof of Financial Means – Bank statements, employment letter, or sponsorship (~€50–€60/day).
- Purpose of Visit –
- Tourism – Detailed trip itinerary.
- Family Visit – Host's invitation letter.
- Business – Invitation from company/organization in Greece.
- Submit Application – At the Greek consulate or embassy, or through visa centers like VFS Global.
- Visa Fees – €80 for adults, with reduced fees for children/students.
- Processing Time – Around 15 working days. Apply at least 3–4 weeks in advance.
- Visa Interview – May be required depending on your application.
Once approved, your passport will have a Schengen Visa sticker, allowing travel to Greece and other Schengen countries within the visa's permitted duration.
- Eligibility Check – Determine if you need a visa or qualify for visa-free travel
- Document Preparation – Help with gathering documents (accommodation, finances, insurance)
- Visa Submission Help – Guidance for submitting at consulates or VFS centers
- Insurance Assistance – Help getting €30,000+ coverage insurance
- Financial Documents – Assistance with statements and sponsorship letters
- Invitation Letters – Drafting for family/friend visits
- Interview Preparation – Practice sessions and tips
- Post-Visa Help – Assistance with flight and hotel bookings
- Staying over 90 days? Apply for a Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
- Purposes: Work, studies, or family reunification
- VisaCandy helps with long-stay visa applications for relocation
- Choose correct visa type: single, double, or multiple entry
- No work allowed on tourist visas
- Visa must be valid during your entire stay
- Follow 90/180 rule: 90 days stay allowed in a 180-day period
- VisaCandy offers expert support for a stress-free application experience
Let me know if you need help with your Greece Visit Visa!