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About Greece

The Balkan Peninsula’s southernmost country is Greece. Development in this country has been shaped significantly by its geographic location. In the past, mountains stifled internal communication, but the sea offered up new vistas. Some of the easternmost Aegean islands are barely a few kilometers off Turkey’s shore; Greece has more than 2,000 islands. Athens is the nation’s capital. People have historically left the country because of its barren landscape. While the United Kingdom is almost the same size as Alabama, Greece has an area of approximately 132 000 km2. As of 2021, it has a population of about 10.7 million people. Greek and Turkish are the most often used languages (predominantly spoken by a minority of Turks in Western Thrace).

Why Greece is famous?

• Ancient Greek thinkers such as Plato, Pythagoras, Socrates, and Aristotle are well-known worldwide. It is regarded as the birthplace of Western democracy.
• The Olympic Games and theatre were invented by them.
• The Greek Pantheon and its myths and tales have made Greece one of the world’s most popular and influential mythologies.
• Greece is also regarded as the birthplace of western philosophy, which is why it is a popular tourist destination. Western philosophy is said to have been founded by Socrates (470/469–399 BC).
• Some credit Thales of Miletus as the originator of Western science. A pre-Socratic philosopher, he is known for his work.
• Greece is well-known for its premium olive oil, which is made from the country’s world-famous varieties of olives.

How to apply for a visa

• Fill up and print off the new application form that can be edited  In order to submit your application for a Greek visa, you must bring this form filled out along with the necessary documentation.
• To fill the application Create an  account
• After that, you can call the VA and make an appointment. To find a VAC in your area, please use this link.
• Visas can be obtained using the internet. This will help you shorten the time it takes to submit your application to the VAC. Our Form Filling Service is available at the Visa Application Center for Greece if you are unable to apply online.
• To submit your visa application in person, make an appointment with the VAC in your area or stop by without one to drop off your supporting documentation.

For more details, visit https://government.gov.gr/

Documents required

• Applicants are required to submit two pictures, one of which should be in passport format.
• A valid passport and copies of your previous visas must be on hand when you arrive back in the United States.
• A valid passport and copies of your previous visas must be on hand when you arrive back in the United States.
• a letter outlining why you’re going to Greece and outlining your schedule
• Documentation of one’s civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
• An itinerary detailing the dates and flight numbers necessary to enter and leave Greece

Types of Visa

1. Tourism Visa

• A short stay type C Schengen Visa is for any person who wishes to visit Greece and remain in the Schengen region for up to 90 days throughout a period of 180 days
• Tourists, businessmen, family members and friends, cultural and educational institutions, sports teams, medical care providers, students, and others are all examples of people who travel for various purposes.
• According to the Schengen Regulation, applications can be processed in a maximum of 15 days.
• The maximum extension term is 60 calendar days in a few circumstances

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport

• • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;

2. Business Visa

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
• organization or company’s invitation;
• cover letter from the candidate’s employer
• Both letters must confirm, as a minimum:
  • the applicant’s identity;
  • the purpose of the journey (meetings, conferences, training or business-related events); and
  • the period and place of intended stay.

3. Visiting family or friends

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;

• • • Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
    • Purpose of visiting family friends
    • documents proving marital statuses, such as a marriage certificate, or a copy of a ration card, if appropriate;
    • If the applicant is paying a visit to family members, they will need a letter confirming their link to them.

4. Cultural reason:

Documents

1 Fully completed and signed by the applicant

2 Two recent passport-sized pictures

3. Passport

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
• Journeys undertook to attend cultural or religious events and for film crews:
• invitation, entry tickets, enrollments, or programs.
• For film crews:
  a) letter from the film company specifying title, synopsis, and shooting locations of the film;
  b) complete list of names of traveling crew members along with their roles;
  c) letter from the agency in the Schengen State confirming arrangements for film permits;
  d) certificate of registration with the Indian Motion Pictures Producers Association or Film Chamber of Commerce

5. Greece

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
• invitation, entry tickets, enrollments, or programs for sports events.

6. Official visa

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;

• • • Journeys of members of official delegations:
      • copy of the official invitation;
      • Note verbale issued by the sending authority(ies) concerned confirming:
        a) the identity of the applicant
        b) the purpose of the journey (meetings, consultations, negotiations, or events held by intergovernmental organizations);
        c) the period of intended stay;
        d) the place of stay.

7. Medical Reason

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;

• • • Journeys undertook for the purpose of medical treatment
      • certificate from a medical doctor or a medical institution confirming the need for specific medical treatment to be received in the Member State of destination;
      • official document from the receiving medical institution confirming that the specific medical treatment can be performed and patient be accepted accordingly;
      • proof of pre-payment of the treatment;
      • any other correspondence between the sending medical doctor and the receiving medical institution

8  Short term Study

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank

• • • Journeys undertook for the purpose of study, research, or other types of internship:
      • certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment for the purpose of attending academic or vocational courses, or cover letter from the inviting company;
      • student cards or certificates of the establishment at which the applicant is enrolled.

9. Airport Transit Visa

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
• Airport transit:
  • Visa or another entry permit for the third country of destination.
  • Documents in relation to the onward journey to the final destination after the intended airport transit.

10. Seafarers

Documents

• Fully completed and signed by the applicant
• 2 Two recent passport-sized pictures
• Passport
  • Valid for at least three months
  • Containing at least two blank visa pages
  • Issued within the previous ten (10) years
  • 1 copy of the identification page and 1 copy of all visa pages
• Medical insurance (holders of diplomatic passports are exempted). Minimum coverage 30,000 EURO, for medical costs and medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen countries during the whole validity of the issued visa.
• Original private bank statement showing movements in the last three months, duly stamped and signed by the bank;
• Seafarers:
  • • Employment contract/appointment letter (showing duration of employment) Copy of the seafarer’s working contracts/appointment letter in order to board the ship.
    • Seaman’s book
    • Invitation from the shipping company/ maritime agency of the Member State where the seafarer will join the boat. The invitation must be signed and bear the stamp of the company/agency and include the following data:
      • name and family name of the seafarer
      • place and date of birth, passport number, seafarer’s book number
      • date of issue, period of validity of the passport, and the seafarer’s book
      • the seafarer’s position on the vessel (if there are several seafarers, their information can be included in a list, signed and stamped, and annexed to the invitation letter)
      • name and flag of the boat
      • port and date of boarding and disembarking
      • itinerary that the seafarer will follow to arrive in the Member State of destination/ transit (including date and entry point (airport) to the Schengen area).
    • In the letter of invitation, the shipping company/maritime agency based in the Member State should indicate the name and address of the Indian agency it is collaborating with and will be responsible for submitting the visa applications. The shipping company/maritime agency based in the Member State is also required to indicate that it will bear all responsibility for the seafarer upon his/her arrival in the Member State (including in the event of repatriation) and ensure that he/ she boards the ship.
    • Flight reservation (if applicable)
    • If the visa application is presented by a shipping company/ maritime agency of India, a covering letter of invitation by the agency/company including the list of seafarers applying.

11. Long Term National D Visa

• • • Only passports valid for at least 1.5 years (1 year and 6 months) from the date of application can be used for long-term applications (National “D” Visa).
    • At the Visa Application Centre for Greece, applicants must submit their police clearance certificates no later than three months after the date of their original application.
    • For further information Embassy of Greece – Consular Office/Visa Section. For all queries, you should contact the Assistance Line +91 22 6786 6011.
    • For further information, you can check here.

 Greece Visa fees

• You can check here for each type of visa

Best place to visit in Greece

1. Greek island

Every year, travelers flock to Greece’s stunning islands, making it one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. There are more than 2,000 islands to select from, and they may be a little overwhelmed at first.

Greek Island

2. Athens

Athens, which has been inhabited for more than 3,000 years, is usually regarded as the birthplace of democracy and Western culture. With its mix of old and new, the city appears to be in a state of flux.

Athens

3. Crete

While Crete is Greece’s most populous island, its landscapes range from pristine beaches to steep mountain ranges and undulating farmland covered in olive groves.

crete

4. Delphi

In terms of tourist attractions, Delphi is Greece’s most popular. Delphi, located roughly two and a half hours from Athens, was originally regarded by the ancient Greeks as the center of the universe.

delphi

5. Halkidiki

It is a trident-shaped peninsula located near the city of Thessaloniki, which has some of the best beaches in Greece. It’s possible to summarise the three peninsulas as follows: Kassandra’s nightlife, Sithonia’s beaches, and Athos’ monks make up the three regions of Greece.

Halkidiki