Comprehensive Requirements for a Greece Visa

1. Passport

• Must be original and issued within the last 10 years.
• Valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date from Greece.
• Must have at least two blank visa pages.
• No alterations or handwritten amendments should be present on the data pages.

2. Photograph

• Three recent passport-sized colored photographs (35 mm x 45 mm).
• Facial image must measure 25 mm to 35 mm from chin to crown.
• Taken against a plain white background with a matte or semi-matte finish.
• Scanned, blurred, or unclear photographs will not be accepted.

3. Accommodation Proof

Provide one of the following:

• Confirmed hotel voucher or cruise confirmation.
• If staying with friends/relatives:
• Invitation letter from the host.
• Colored scans of the host’s ID proof, passport, or residence card.
• Host’s financial documents.

4. Flight Tickets

• Confirmed or holding flight reservation for round-trip travel (India to Greece and return).

5. Itinerary

• A day-wise travel plan, either printed on plain A4-sized paper or issued on the letterhead of a travel agency (if applicable).

6. Travel Insurance

Insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros (or 50,000 USD) per person.

• Coverage must include:
• Emergency medical treatment or urgent care.
• Repatriation for medical reasons.
• Insurance must cover the entire stay within Schengen territory.
• For long-term visas (6 months or 1 year), only coverage for the first journey is required.

7. Proof of Funds

• Bank statements for the last 6 months, signed and stamped by a bank official.
• If the trip is sponsored, provide the sponsor’s bank statements instead.
• All statements must be dated within the last week.

8. Income Tax Returns (ITR)

• ITRs for the last 3 years.
• If sponsored, submit the sponsor’s ITR documents.

9. Cover Letter

• A letter on A4-sized paper (for employees).
• For self-employed applicants, use a business letterhead.

10. Employment Letter

• Issued on official company letterhead, stamped, and dated.
• Must include:
• Contact details of the company (address, email, phone number).
• Name, position, and signature of the countersigning officer.
• Applicant’s name, position, salary, years of employment, and confirmation of approved leave.

11. NOC for Students/Minors

• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the applicant’s school/institute.
• Include a copy of the applicant’s school/college ID card.

12. GST Certificate

• Self-employed applicants must provide a copy of their GST registration.

13. Leave Letter

• If employed, provide a leave letter from your company.
• Attach a copy of your employment ID card.

14. Biometric Requirements

• First-time Schengen visa applicants must provide biometric data (fingerprints, palm prints, live photos).
• Children under 12 years are exempt.
• Previously submitted biometrics (post-November 2, 2015) are valid for 59 months.
• Assistance is provided in booking appointments for biometric submission.
• Certain Schengen countries may require biometric resubmission if necessary.

Information for Greece Visa Applicants

1. Greece as a Schengen Country:

• Greece is one of the countries in the Schengen Area.

2. Schengen Area Member States:
• The Schengen Area includes Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

3. Visa Requirement:

• All Indian passport holders require a valid Schengen visa to enter Greece.

4. Travel Within Schengen Area:

• If visiting multiple Schengen countries, Greece must either:
• Be the country where you plan to stay the longest.
• Be the first country you enter if all stays are of equal duration.

5. Mandatory Documents:

• Each applicant must provide all mandatory documents listed in the requirements section.

6. Additional Documents:

• The embassy or visa experts may request additional documents during the visa process. Timely cooperation is essential to ensure a positive outcome.

7. Visa Fee:

• Visa fees are nonrefundable, regardless of the outcome of your application.

8. Processing Time:

• Processing times are indicative and subject to variation.

Comprehensive Requirements for a Greece Visa

1. Passport

• Must be original and issued within the last 10 years.
• Valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date from Greece.
• Must have at least two blank visa pages.
• No alterations or handwritten amendments should be present on the data pages.

2. Photograph

• Three recent passport-sized colored photographs (35 mm x 45 mm).
• Facial image must measure 25 mm to 35 mm from chin to crown.
• Taken against a plain white background with a matte or semi-matte finish.
• Scanned, blurred, or unclear photographs will not be accepted.

3. Accommodation Proof

Provide one of the following:

• Confirmed hotel voucher or cruise confirmation.
• If staying with friends/relatives:
• Invitation letter from the host.
• Colored scans of the host’s ID proof, passport, or residence card.
• Host’s financial documents.

4. Flight Tickets

• Confirmed or holding flight reservation for round-trip travel (India to Greece and return).

5. Itinerary

• A day-wise travel plan, either printed on plain A4-sized paper or issued on the letterhead of a travel agency (if applicable).

6. Travel Insurance

Insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros (or 50,000 USD) per person.

• Coverage must include:
• Emergency medical treatment or urgent care.
• Repatriation for medical reasons.
• Insurance must cover the entire stay within Schengen territory.
• For long-term visas (6 months or 1 year), only coverage for the first journey is required.

7. Proof of Funds

• Bank statements for the last 6 months, signed and stamped by a bank official.
• If the trip is sponsored, provide the sponsor’s bank statements instead.
• All statements must be dated within the last week.

8. Income Tax Returns (ITR)

• ITRs for the last 3 years.
• If sponsored, submit the sponsor’s ITR documents.

9. Cover Letter

• A letter on A4-sized paper (for employees).
• For self-employed applicants, use a business letterhead.

10. Employment Letter

• Issued on official company letterhead, stamped, and dated.
• Must include:
• Contact details of the company (address, email, phone number).
• Name, position, and signature of the countersigning officer.
• Applicant’s name, position, salary, years of employment, and confirmation of approved leave.

11. NOC for Students/Minors

• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the applicant’s school/institute.
• Include a copy of the applicant’s school/college ID card.

12. GST Certificate

• Self-employed applicants must provide a copy of their GST registration.

13. Leave Letter

• If employed, provide a leave letter from your company.
• Attach a copy of your employment ID card.

14. Biometric Requirements

• First-time Schengen visa applicants must provide biometric data (fingerprints, palm prints, live photos).
• Children under 12 years are exempt.
• Previously submitted biometrics (post-November 2, 2015) are valid for 59 months.
• Assistance is provided in booking appointments for biometric submission.
• Certain Schengen countries may require biometric resubmission if necessary.