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Greece visit visa: Schengen tourist, business, and family
A Greece visit visa is the Schengen short stay visa that lets Indian travellers enter Greece for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. It covers tourism, business, visiting family or friends, and medical treatment, and lets you travel across the Schengen area. It does not allow work or long study. A border officer decides entry.
What the Greece visit visa covers
A Greece visit visa, the Schengen short stay visa, lets Indian travellers come to Greece for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. One visa type covers many purposes.
It covers tourism, visiting family or friends, business and conferences, and medical treatment. Because Greece is in the Schengen area, the same visa lets you travel across all the Schengen countries, so the key is showing your real purpose and that you will return to India.
The visit visa does not allow paid employment in Greece or a long study program, which needs a national visa. Travel medical insurance of at least 30,000 EUR is mandatory. Greece works through two official application centre partners, VFS Global and GVCW, and is known for a tourism-friendly, document-led process. This page is a full guide: the options, the costs, the documents, the funds, the application steps, what to do before you fly, and what to do once you arrive.
Greece uses two application centre partners
Unlike most Schengen countries, Greece works through two official partners in India. You apply through whichever serves your city, and both forward your file to the Greek consulate.
VFS Global
VFS Global runs visa application centres for Greece in several Indian cities. You book an appointment, attend in person, give biometrics, pay the fees, and submit your documents. VFS checks completeness but does not decide your visa.
GVCW, Global Visa Center World
The Greek authorities also outsource applications to GVCW, Global Visa Center World. It runs centres in India in the same way, and which partner you use depends on your city. Both send your file to the Greek consulate for the decision.
Source: VFS Global Greece, Global Visa Center World (gvcworld.eu), and Embassy of Greece guidance, current for 2026. Greece uses both VFS Global and GVCW as official application centre partners in India, and the centre you use depends on your city. Neither decides your visa; the Greek consulate does. Steps can change, so confirm the current centre for your city before you apply.
What you can visit Greece for
All short visits to Greece run through one Schengen short stay visa. These are the main purposes Indian travellers apply under.
Tourist visit
Holidays and sightseeing across Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, and Rhodes, with onward Schengen trips.
90 in 180
Business visit
Meetings, conferences, and trade fairs with a company invitation. No paid work in Greece.
90 in 180
Family and friends
Visiting relatives or friends with an invitation and the host’s residence proof.
90 in 180
Medical treatment
Arranged treatment at a Greek facility, with a confirmation, a cost estimate, and proof you can pay.
As approved
Child or dependant
Children of all ages apply for their own Schengen visa, often with a parent, with consent where needed.
90 in 180
Schengen travel
Travel onward to other Schengen countries within your 90 days, since one Greek visa covers the whole area.
Within 90
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Greece short-stay visa options compared
Most short visits use the same Schengen short stay visa for different purposes. This table compares the main options for Indian travellers.
| Option | Who it is for | Typical stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visit visa | Holidays, sightseeing, travel | 90 days in 180 |
| Business visit visa | Meetings, conferences, trade fairs | 90 days in 180 |
| Family or friends visit | Visiting relatives or friends | 90 days in 180 |
| Medical visit visa | Treatment at a Greek facility | As approved |
| Child or dependant | Children travelling with family | 90 days in 180 |
| Schengen travel | Onward to 29 Schengen countries | Within the 90 days |
Source: Embassy of Greece via VFS Global Greece and GVCW (gvcworld.eu) guidance, current for 2026. The tourist, business, family, medical, and child or dependant routes all use the Schengen short stay visa, which also allows travel across the Schengen area. The 90 days in any 180-day period is shared across all Schengen countries. Rules can change.
For most travellers one Schengen visa serves several purposes and many countries, so the key is showing your genuine reason and your funds. We match you to the right option.
How much money you must show
Greece sets a clear figure with two parts, a daily amount and a minimum floor for short trips. The figure below shows how it works.
Source: Embassy of Greece consular guidance, current for 2026. Greece expects about 50 EUR for each day of your visit, with a minimum total of about 300 EUR for stays of up to five days, and minors need about half. Many applicants show 75 to 100 EUR a day to look comfortable. Show three months of consistent bank statements with regular deposits and a stable balance. The figures are guidelines and can change, so confirm them.
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Documents you need for a Greece visit visa
A complete, consistent file is the single biggest factor you control. This table shows the core documents and the extras for each purpose.
| Document | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport and photos | All applicants | Valid 3 months beyond stay, two blank pages |
| Schengen application form | All applicants | Signed and dated, with a cover letter |
| Travel insurance | All applicants | Min 30,000 EUR, all Schengen, whole trip |
| Funds and bookings | All applicants | About 50 EUR a day, flights, accommodation |
| Invitation or company letter | Family and business visits | Host invitation, residence proof, dates |
| Birth certificate, consent | Child or dependant | Both parents sign; consent where needed |
Source: Embassy of Greece via VFS Global Greece and GVCW checklist guidance, current for 2026. Show three months of bank statements with regular salary deposits, income tax returns, an employer letter, a return flight reservation, and accommodation for every night, including Airbnb confirmations that show the host name, address, and dates. Requirements vary by case. Confirm the current checklist before you apply.
Strong, consistent documents that match your itinerary are what officers reward. We build and review your full file so it tells a clear, genuine story of your visit.
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Greece visit visa fees
Government fees for a Greece visit visa are set under Schengen rules and paid at the application centre in Indian rupees. The table shows the main charges to plan for.
| Charge | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa fee, adult | EUR 90 | Paid in INR; non-refundable |
| Child 6 to 12 | EUR 45 | Reduced fee; under 6 free of visa fee |
| Service charge | About EUR 30 | At VFS Global or GVCW, paid by card |
| Travel insurance | From about EUR 25 | Min 30,000 EUR cover, mandatory |
| Other costs | Varies | Photos, courier, translations |
Source: Embassy of Greece via VFS Global Greece and GVCW fee guidance, current for 2026. The Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 for adults and EUR 45 for children 6 to 12, with under 6 free of the visa fee, paid in Indian rupees, non-refundable. A service charge of about EUR 30 at the centre, insurance, courier, and translations are extra and vary. Charges can change, so confirm current amounts before you apply.
Budget for the visa fee, the centre service charge, and mandatory Schengen insurance for your trip. We give you a clear, current cost picture before you apply.
What to do before you travel to Greece
A smooth trip starts before you fly. Get your documents, money, and plans in order so the border officer sees a genuine, well-prepared visitor.
Pack these
- Passport valid for your trip, with your visa sticker.
- Schengen insurance certificate for at least 30,000 EUR.
- Itinerary, accommodation, and return ticket.
- Funds proof or your host invitation if hosted.
Check these
- Your total Schengen days stay within 90 in 180.
- Your insurance covers the whole trip and all Schengen.
- Every date matches across your documents.
- You are ready for EES biometric registration on arrival.
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The Greece visit visa application process
You prepare your file, submit at a VFS Global or GVCW centre in India, and the application goes to the Greek consulate for the decision. Follow the steps in order so nothing is missed.
Complete the form
Fill and sign the Schengen application for Greece and gather the checklist documents.
Buy insurance
Schengen travel medical insurance of at least 30,000 EUR for the whole trip.
Show your funds
Three months of consistent statements meeting about 50 EUR a day.
Book the centre
Appointment at the VFS Global or GVCW centre that serves your city.
Give biometrics
Attend in person, give fingerprints and a photo, pay the fees, and submit.
Decision
The Greek consulate decides, then you collect your passport.
Source: VFS Global Greece, GVCW (gvcworld.eu), and Embassy of Greece guidance, current for 2026. Steps and fees are set under Schengen rules and can change, and processing is a maximum of about 15 calendar days from submission, extending to 30 and up to 60 days in exceptional cases. A visa does not guarantee entry, since a border officer decides at arrival. Confirm current details before you apply.
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Greece visit visa dos and donts
Small mistakes cause many refusals. These dos and donts keep your application honest and strong.
Do the right things
- Show genuine funds at about 50 EUR a day.
- Keep a steady bank balance over three months.
- Buy Schengen insurance of at least 30,000 EUR.
- Book accommodation for every night of your stay.
- Write a clear cover letter and match every date.
- Respect the 90 days in any 180-day period rule.
Do not do these
- Do not work in Greece or earn money there.
- Do not overstay the 90 in 180 limit.
- Do not use a dummy ticket or fake bookings.
- Do not make sudden large deposits before applying.
- Do not give false information or hide a past refusal.
- Do not leave gaps in your accommodation dates.
Source: Embassy of Greece and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. Greece is flexible and may ask for a missing document rather than refuse outright, but false information or overstaying can lead to refusal and a ban across all Schengen countries. Rules can change, so confirm current details. Following them protects your record.
What to do once you are in Greece
A visit visa lets you do more than sightsee, within clear limits. Here is what you can and cannot do as a visitor.
You can
- Travel, sightsee, and visit family and friends.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and trade fairs.
- Take a short course of less than 90 days.
- Get medical treatment you have arranged.
- Travel onward to other Schengen countries.
- Stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.
You cannot
- Take up paid employment in Greece.
- Study a long or degree program.
- Stay beyond your 90 in 180 limit.
- Extend except for serious, exceptional reasons.
- Treat the visa as permission to settle.
At the border, an officer asks about your visit and checks your documents, so keep them ready. With the EES now live, your entry and exit are recorded digitally, so track your time and stay within the 90 in 180 rule.
Source: Embassy of Greece and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. The 90 days in any 180-day period applies across the whole Schengen area, and you must leave before your visa expires. Activities must match your visa. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
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How long you can stay and entry types
A Schengen short stay is limited and shared across the whole area. This table explains the stay, entry types, and multiple-entry options for frequent travellers.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum stay | 90 days in 180 | Shared across all Schengen countries |
| Validity | Trip plus a buffer | Visa sticker shows your exact dates |
| Entry type | Single, double, multiple | First-timers often for the trip dates |
| Frequent travellers | 1, 2, or 5 years | Multi-entry for a clean history |
| Extension | Exceptional only | Force majeure or serious reasons |
Source: Embassy of Greece and Schengen guidance, current for 2026. The 90 days in any 180-day period is calculated across the whole Schengen area, not just Greece. First-time applicants often receive a visa for their travel dates, and clean recent travel may earn a multiple-entry visa valid for one, two, or up to five years, assessed by the Greek consulate and not guaranteed. Extension is exceptional. Rules can change.
The short stay visa is for short visits, not for settling. If you want to work, study long term, or stay longer, a national visa or residence permit through the Greek authorities is needed. We explain the entry options and the right path for your plans.
What officers look for, and refusal reasons
A Greece visit visa is approved when you show a genuine short visit, enough funds, valid insurance, and strong ties to India. Greece is tourism-friendly and document-led, so a clear file helps.
Common refusal reasons include weak or inconsistent financial documents, funds below the daily figure, a vague itinerary or purpose, gaps in accommodation, no travel history with weak ties, short or missing insurance, or mismatched dates. Greece may ask for a missing document rather than refuse outright, but concerns that you may not leave on time still matter. Many cases can be reapplied with a stronger file.
A Greece visit visa is the Schengen short stay visa, applied for through VFS Global or GVCW with biometrics and decided by the Greek consulate, costing EUR 90 for adults plus a service charge. It needs travel insurance of at least 30,000 EUR and funds of about 50 EUR per day with a minimum of about 300 EUR for short stays, covers tourism, business, family, medical, and child or dependant travel, and allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. It does not allow work or long study.
Factual overview, verified against Embassy of Greece guidance via VFS Global Greece and GVCW, current for 2026. Fees, stay periods, and rules are set under Schengen rules and can change at any time. A visa does not guarantee entry.
Meeting the criteria improves your chances, but the final decision rests with the Greek consulate and the border officer. We give you a realistic view and help you build the strongest possible application.
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