Greece

Embassy Address in India

DELHI
Embassy of Greece
EP-32 Dr. S. Radhakrishna Marg,
Chankya Puri, New Delhi-110021

Tel : (11) 26880434 / 26880700
Fax : (11) 26888010

Visa apply through VFS www.vfs-gr-in.com

Note: GTA Hotel bookings not accepted for any category.

Schengen Member States:

Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden, Switzerland Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak, Poland, Estonia,Slovenia,Latvia and Lithuania

Visa Requirements

Tourist Passport in original with validity of 6 months should be issued within last 10 years
All old passports if any
1 Visa application form duly filled and signed (Find attached)
2 photographs with white background , 80 % face size, photo should not be used for any other previous visa
A typed covering letter stating purpose of trip(Should be on letter head if occupation is self employed) with travel dates and passport number
Ticket Itinerary
Hotel Booking
Travel Insurance (National insurance will not work)
Day to day tour plan
Occupation Proof – If Employed then NOC from employer with travel dates and Last 6 months salary slips OR If Self employed then business registration proof
Personal Last 6 months updated bank statement in original with bank seal
Personal Last 3 years IT returns or Form 16
Sponsorship letter + NOC from Father in Original on Company ‘s letter head along with Personal Last 6 months updated bank statement in original with bank seal+ Personal Last 3 years IT returns or Form 16
Copy of Partnership Deed+ NOC from Partner in Original.
8-10 Engagement Photos+ Wedding Cards in Original.
NOC from Parents in Original along copies of Parent’s Id Proof which bear their Photo+ Sign.

Note- Embassy may ask for any additional document or call for Interview

Business Application form to be filled in completely and signed by the applicant.
One recent passport size colored photograph (35 x 40 mm) with white background, 70-80% face coverage, Photograph taken with a digital camera must be high quality colour and printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be more than 6 months old.
The Passport should be valid for atleast three months after the intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States or, in case of several visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member States. Passports valid for more than 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document. It is mandatory to have two blank pages opposite to each other.
Copy of Schengen Visas, USA & UK Visas.
Original invitation letter from the Greek company in GREEK LANGUAGE.
Original letter from the company specifying reason for stay in Greece, Employment status & Salary.
Original No-Objection Letter/Leave status Letter from the Employer.
Return Air ticket Reservation.
Overseas medical insurance valid for all Schengen-countries with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euro. The insurance has to cover all risk e.g. accident, illness, etc. The policy has to clearly specify the period of validity and has to cover the date of arrival and departure has to be submitted in original. Applicant also has to sign the Health Policy declaration which can be downloaded from the website. Approved list of Indian Travel Insurance Companies providing Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa:

Apollo Munich for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Bajaj Allianz for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Future Generali for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
HDFC Ergo for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
ICICI Lombard for the age group of 3 months to 51 years.
IFFCO Tokio for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
National for the age group of 6 months to 80 years.
Reliance for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Royal Sundaram for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Tata/AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.
United India Insurance Company for the age group of 0 months to 65 years.

Reservations of Hotel Bookings for entire stay in Schengen Area (GTA bookings will not be accepted)
Registration certificate and profile of the Indian company.
Evidence of business relations (i.e. invoices, bank transfers e.t.c.)
Proof of sufficient Funds

Original Personal Bank statements for last six months. Internet Bank Statement will not be accepted,only Bank Statement with name of the bank, branch address, contact number, applicant’s name, address, account number will be accepted.
Original Company’s bank statements of last six months. Internet Bank Statement will not be accepted,only Bank Statement with name of the bank, branch address, contact number, applicant’s name, address, account number will be accepted.
Personal Income Tax Return for the last three years.
Company’s Income Tax Return for the last three years.
Salary Slips for the last six months.
Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque.
Copy of PAN Card

If Married and travelling with spouse, copy of Marriage Certificate may be required by the Embassy.
Copy of Educational/Technical certificates. Original certificates to be presented during the interview at the Visa section.
Applicants Travelling for Conference:

Formal invitation to attend conference or seminar.
Proof of Registration.
Covering letter explaining the purpose of the visit.
If going to present papers/documents than a hard copy of the paper/document.

For Film Crew:

Permission for shooting from the competent Greek Authorities.
Arrangements for film permits.
Proof of Accommodation.
List of Names of travelling crew members along with designations.
Certificate of Registration of the Indian company and Greek company.

For journeys undertaken for cultural, sports & scientific events it is required invitation stating name of host organization, length of stay, coverage of expenses if any, traveler’s personal data.
Previous passport may also be required by the Embassy.
For Professionals (such as Doctors, Advocate and Software Engg. etc): Copy of Educational / Technical Certificates duly attested by Ministry of External Affairs with an Apostle Sticker.
Applicants who have traveled to Schengen countries twice or more in the past, need not to appear for interview at Greek Embassy. However Embassy can call an Applicant for a personal Interview if it is required.

Transit Visa fee and documents same as tourist
Visa Fee This is the common Visa Fee Structure for Tourist and Business.
Visa Fee- Rs. 3,909/-
VFS Service Charges- Rs.607/-
Processing Time Tourist : 10 working days
Business : 10 – 15 working days

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Visa Form

Health Policy Declaration Form