Greece Visa

Schengen Application Form

One application form duly completed, printed, and signed by the applicant on page 4. For children under 18 years old, both parents or legal guardians must sign the application form.

Valid Passport

Must be valid 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen area; must have been issued within the last 10 years; must contain at least 2 blank pages.

Passport Photos

Two recent (6 months maximum), color photos meeting Schengen photo specifications, taken against a white or light colored background.

Travel Medical Insurance

Valid throughout the entire Schengen area; minimum coverage of €30,000 for medical expenses, emergency hospital treatment, and repatriation costs, including in the event of death.

Proof of Travel (Itinerary)

Confirmed round-trip flight reservations (flight ticket or flight reservation to the final destination) and a detailed itinerary covering all planned travel and stays in Greece and the Schengen area.

Proof of Accommodation

Confirmed and/or paid hotel reservations covering the entire duration of the stay. Alternatively, a formal, original Letter of Invitation from a host in Greece (if visiting family/friends).

Proof of Financial Means

Original, up-to-date personal bank account statements (for the last 3-6 months, stamped by the bank) showing sufficient balance. Applicants are generally advised to demonstrate funds of around €100 to €120 per person per day to cover all expenses.

Proof of Employment / Ties to Home Country

A signed letter from your employer (on company letterhead, stating position, salary, duration of leave, and employer’s guarantee of resuming functions after return). Business registration proof and tax returns are required for self-employed applicants.

Proof of Legal Residence (If Applicable)

Valid residence permit in your current country of residence (if you are not a national); this permit must be valid 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area.

Documents for Minors (Under 18)

Original Birth Certificate, a notarized Parental Consent letter from the non-travelling parent(s), and copies of both parents’ passports/IDs. A school certificate is also often requested.

1. Major Cities & Ancient Sites

• Athens (The Acropolis with the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Plaka District, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus)

• Thessaloniki (White Tower, Rotunda, Arch of Galerius, vibrant food scene, numerous Byzantine churches (UNESCO))

• Delphi (Ancient sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, Temple of Apollo, once considered the center of the world)

• Nafplio (Often cited as Greece’s most beautiful city, Palamidi Fortress, Bourtzi Castle, charming Venetian architecture)

• Rhodes Town (Medieval Old Town (UNESCO), Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights, Old Harbour)

2. Iconic Islands (Cyclades & Ionian)

• Santorini (Volcanic caldera, famous sunsets from Oia and Fira, blue-domed churches, unique black sand beaches)

• Mykonos (Windmills, Little Venice, vibrant nightlife, cosmopolitan beaches, Mykonos Town alleys)

• Crete (Greece’s largest island, Palace of Knossos (Minoan ruins), Samaria Gorge, diverse landscape, Chania Old Town)

• Corfu (Lush, green island with Venetian architecture, UNESCO Old Town, Paleokastritsa beaches and monasteries)

• Delos (Near Mykonos, one of the most important mythological, historical, and archaeological sites in Greece, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis)

3. Natural Wonders & Must-See Locations

• Meteora Monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage Site, ancient monasteries built atop towering natural sandstone rock pillars)
• Mount Olympus (Greece’s highest mountain, home of the Greek Gods in mythology, famous for hiking and rich biodiversity)
• Samaria Gorge (One of the longest gorges in Europe, located in Crete, a popular and challenging hiking destination)
• Navagio Beach, Zakynthos (Famous beach with a shipwreck (Shipwreck Beach), surrounded by towering white cliffs, known for its bright turquoise waters)
• Balos Lagoon, Crete (Stunning natural lagoon and beach with pinkish sand and clear turquoise waters, located on the Gramvousa peninsula)