Greece Visa

Understanding Visa Options for Greece

The Schengen Visa (Type C), for short visits, is commonly issued by Greece, a Schengen Zone member.This allows travel throughout Greece and other Schengen member states for up to 90 days within a 180-day timeframe. Relevant Schengen Visa classifications include:

• Tourism Visa: Applicable to individuals whose primary purpose of travel is tourism, sightseeing, or spending time with friends and family.
• Business Visa: For professionals attending conferences, meetings, or conducting commercial activities. An official invitation letter from a Greek entity is often required.

Required Documents for Greece Visa

Traveriya will provide a precise, personalized checklist. Generally, you’ll need:

• An original passport valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, issued within the last 10 years, containing two blank pages.
• Copies of any prior Schengen, UK, USA, or Canada visas.(if any)
• Recent passport-sized photographs that meet Schengen specifications.
• A copy of your valid residency visa for your current country of residence (if applicable).
• The completed Schengen Visa Application Form.
• Confirmed round-trip flight reservations, indicating entry and exit dates for the Schengen Area.
• Proof of accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings for the entire Greece/Schengen stay, or an official invitation letter from a host with their accommodation details and a copy of their passport/residence permit.
• Comprehensive Travel Health Insurance valid across all Schengen countries, with minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical emergencies, hospitalization, and repatriation.
• Proof of financial means: Original, stamped bank statements (typically for the last 3-6 months) showing adequate funds to cover your stay and return. Salary slips may also be requested.
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC): From your employer or sponsor, confirming your position, salary, start date, approved leave, and intent to return. A valid trade license is relevant for self-employed individuals.
• Travel Purpose Documentation: This includes a detailed itinerary for tourists, or an invitation letter for business or family visits.
• For Minors: A birth certificate, a consent letter from non-traveling parent(s), and copies of parents’ passports.

How Traveriya Supports Your Greece Visa Application

Step 1: Initial Consultation

Start your Greece visa journey effortlessly. Connect with Traveriya’s expert consultants, who will review your travel plans, nationality, and current country of residence. They will immediately inform you of the necessary visa type and precisely what documents are required, ensuring a clear path forward and providing comprehensive information regarding the entire process.

Step 2: Provide Your Documents

We’ll provide you with a precise, personalized checklist of all required Greece visa documents, specific to your nationality, residency, and visa type. Traveriya expertly manages your paperwork, ensuring all forms are accurately completed and supporting documents (including proof of your connections to your home country and financial stability) are perfectly in order. This helps significantly reduce the chance of errors that could lead to application delays.

Step 3: Book We Manage Everything Else

Once your documents are ready, our team takes over the heavy lifting. Traveriya handles filling out the online visa application forms, takes care of processing all related fees, and meticulously arranges your mandatory biometric data collection appointment at the designated VFS Global facility. Guidance is provided to prepare you thoroughly for this crucial step. After submission, the progress of your application is actively tracked, with our team providing consistent updates at each stage, from submission to final decision. Traveriya also offers invaluable post-decision help, including guidance on how to appeal (typically within 10-15 days of refusal) or assistance with preparing a new application, ensuring a smooth journey to visa approval. A clear list of all charges, including Traveriya’s service fees, consulate costs, and any additional optional expenses, is provided upfront for complete transparency.