Greece Visa

Documents for Grecce Visa application:

• Original passport with a minimum validity of 3 months from the date of return, bearing at least two blank pages for a visa stamp. If you have previously travelled to the US, UK or the Schengen area, then it is favourable to attach these visa copies for a smoother process.
  Please note:
  i. Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
  ii. Handwritten passports will not be accepted
  iii. Attach all your old passports (if any)
• One Greece visa application form duly filled and signed on column 37 and 38.
  The following forms also need to be duly filled, signed and submitted along with the application
  i. Health Policy Declaration Form
  ii. Disclaimer Form
  Please note:
  i. Applicant’s mobile number should be mentioned on the visa form as the Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing.
  ii. The form must be printed back-to-back.
• Two recent passport-size coloured photographs with matt or semi-matt finish showing 60%-80% face coverage with a white background and no border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)
  Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned / stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.
• Covering letter from applicant mentioning name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorised signatory with the company stamp and addressed to ‘The Visa Officer, Embassy of Greece, New Delhi’.
  Please note: Covering letter should be on letterhead if the applicant is self-employed, or on blank paper if he/she is employed.
• Airline reservation with the ticket itinerary
• Hotel confirmation for the entire period of stay in the Schengen area.
  Please Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Greece
• Original medical insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros.
• As proof of the applicant’s financial status, the below documents have to be submitted:
  i. Personal Income Tax Returns for the last 3 years
  ii. Salary slips for the last six months
  iii. Original personal bank statement for the last six months mentioning the applicant’s name and address
  Please note: Internet bank statement will not be accepted. Only bank statement with name of the bank, branch address, contact number, applicant’s and company’s name, address, account number would be accepted.
  iv. Copy of PAN card.
  v. Credit card copy/foreign exchange endorsement/traveller’s cheque.
• Original No Objection Certificate (NOC) Letter from the employer specifying the employment status and salary.
• In case of a minor, the following documents have to be submitted:
  i. No-objection affidavit from both parents authorised by the notary public
  ii. Passports photocopies of both parents
  iii. If accompanied by one of the parent, then No Objection Certificate (affidavit) from the other parent authorised by the notary public.
• If married and travelling with spouse, copy of Marriage Certificate may be required by the Embassy.
• Email id is should be mentioned while filling the online application. Applicant has to personally visit the center for his biometric finger printing.

Photo Specification for France Visa Application

Size: 35mm by 45mm.

Color: Color only. No black and white.

Head size and position: Centered and forward facing. Face must be between 30mm-36mm.

Recency: Taken in the last 6 months.

Background: Light gray or light blue. No patterns.

Smile: None. Neutral expression.

Eyes: Open and visible.

Glasses: Remove before photo.

Headgear: Religious reasons only. Face cannot be blocked.

Dimensions and size (pixels): None specified.

Attire, clothing, dress code: None specified.

Beard: Optional.

Quantity needed in application: 2.

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• 1) what is a greece schengen visa?

  A Greece Schengen visa is a special kind of visa which allows you to travel among all the Schengen countries including Greece for a maximum period of upto 90 days. This is a traveller’s dream where with one visa you can travel to any of the other 25 Schengen countries along with Greece.

• 2) the schengen visa is valid for which countries?

  A Schengen Visa (issued by a consulate or embassy of a Schengen State) is valid for all 26 States of the Schengen Area (including the European territory of Greece), unless it is marked otherwise on the visa sticker. So you do not need another visa to enter or stay in the European territory of Greece. However, you must be in possession of documentary evidence for the reasons of your stay and your means of support. Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, 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) how long can i stay in the schengen area on the basis of my visa?

  The Schengen Visa is a short stay visa and takes the form of a sticker affixed to your passport. The definition of “short stay” is a stay of "90 days in any 180 days period". This means that the total duration of stay is of maximum 90 days in any period of 180 days. The precise length of validity of your Schengen Visa is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading “Duration of visit”. With a single-entry visa you can enter the Schengen area only once. This is indicated on the visa sticker under the heading "Number of entries" by "1". A two-entry or a multiple-entry visa allows for two or several entries during the validity of the Schengen Visa. This is indicated on the visa sticker by "02" or "MULT" under the heading "Number of entries".

• 4) will all schengen visas be granted for 90 days?

  No, not necessarily all Schengen Visas will be granted for 90 days. You may get the Schengen Visa only for the number of days that you present in your travel itinerary and your flight & hotel bookings

• 5) what is the schengen visa cover letter?

  The Schengen Visa cover letter is a letter which summarizes your intent to travel to a country that is part of the Schengen area. In your cover letter you should explain: • the purpose of your trip • when and where you intend to travel • how your trip is going to be funded • day-by-day itinerary for your trip • duration of the trip

• 6) as a greece short-stay visa holder can i extend my schengen visa while in greece?

  You cannot extend your Greece short-stay while in Greece except in special circumstances, and exceeding your permitted period of stay is considered an act of illegality or criminality. Instead, you must return to your home country within the permitted period of stay and apply for another Greece Visa if necessary.

• 7) how long does it take to obtain a greece visa?

  Typically, a Greece Visa (Schengen Visa) takes anywhere from 10 to 15 days to process in the Greek Embassy/Consulate. The processing time for a Greece Visa is dependent on several factors and can change without notice at the consulate's discretion. This period may be extended up to 30 days or 60 days.

• 8) what is the role of gvcw?

  Global Visa Center World (GVCW) is the sole Visa Service Provider for Greece in 4 geographical zones, assisting the Hellenic Consular Authorities in the respective countries in their work in issuing Schengen visas to foreign applicants. GVCW is the only European Service Provider Company serving the first EU Government, the Greek Government. In this highly competitive field of Visa Providers, GVCW is a European Service Provider Company serving the Greek Government, assisting its consular authorities in issuing Schengen visas.

• 9) how can i check the status of my greece visa application?

  Applicants can check the status of Greece visa application online using the Greece GVCW Application Id and Date of Birth. Kindly visit the Track Your Application section of the Greece GVCW website.

• 10) is it mandatory for me to take an appointment for a greece visa?

  Yes, an appointment is mandatory for Greece Visa in order to provide your biometrics and submit your visa documents.

Embassy of Greece in New Delhi

Address:  EP-32, Dr S. Radhakrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021

                 India

 Email: gremb.del@mfa.gr

 Phone: +9111 26880700-4

               +9111 26888010, 24675231

 Emergency tel: +91 9654616196

Web: https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india.html

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