Greece Visa Fees for Indians

Yes, Indian nationals must hold a pre-approved Greece Schengen visa to travel to or reside in Greece. This means you must first apply for a Greece Schengen visa while in India – either online or offline, get it approved and then book your ticket to Greece.

A few key Greece visa requirements for Indian nationals include a valid Indian passport, international travel insurance, a clean criminal record and no prior visa violations.

Also Read: Greece Visa For Indians

-Does Greece Offer Visa-On-Arrival for Indians?

Unfortunately, Greece does not offer visa-on-arrival services for Indian travellers. India is not included under Greece’s list of visa-free countries and hence, Indian nationals must hold a Greece visa for Indians to be allowed entry into the country.

The only exception to this rule are Indian diplomatic passport holders, who can opt for visa-on-arrival for 90 days.

Greece visas for Indians can be broadly divided into short-term visas (C Visas) – for stays up to 90 days and national/long-term visas (D Visas) for stays exceeding 3 months.

The fee rates mentioned below are all payable via cash or UPI in Indian Rupees (INR), as per current exchange rates between EURO (€) and INR (₹).

Greece Visa Fee for Indians: Short-Term Visas (Type C Visas)

The visa fee for all short-term visas is the same. This means your Greece tourist visa fees from India will be EUR 80. Here is a list of all short-term visas these fees are applicable to:

• Business Visa

• Visa for Visiting Family or Friends

• Visa for Cultural Reasons

• Greece Sports Visas

• Official Visas

• Visas for Medical Reasons

• Short Term Study Visas

• Seafarers Visas

Greece Visa Fee for Indians: National/Long-Term Visas (D Visas)

Greece Visa Fee for Indians: National/Long-Term Visas (D Visas)The Greece visa for Indians application process must be completed in person by visiting the Visa Application Centre (VAC), regardless of whether you opt for the online or offline method.

Moreover, all Indian travellers must submit their biometrics when submitting their Greece visa applications. This can be done at the VAC.

We recommend submitting the application form online, booking your appointment and then visiting the VAC with your printed form and supporting documents to save time. Here is how you can do both processes:

-Greece Visa for Indians Online Application Process

• Visit the Global Visa Center World (GVCW) website and register for an account.

• Log in, click the Apply Online option and select your closest VAC.

• On your profile’s dashboard, click New Online Application.

• Fill out the application form and upload any required documents.

• Submit your application and book an appointment at your chosen VAC.

• After this, print out your filled-in application form and visit the VAC with your supporting documents to complete the rest of your application process on-site.

• You will be notified via email or SMS about your visa approval and about when you can come to collect your passport.

Useful Links:

• Find Your Nearest VAC

• GVCW Visa Application Forms

-Greece Visa for Indians Offline Application Process

• Download, print and fill out the visa application form along with the data protection form from the Global Visa Center World (GVCW) website.

• Visit your nearest VAC or the Greece Embassy in New Delhi with the printed forms and your supporting documents.

• Submit your forms and documents and proceed to pay your Greece visa fee for Indians.

• Once you have completed your in-person application process, the VAC will dispatch your visa and passport to your residential address via post upon approval. Or you can collect both documents in person at the VAC.

Useful Links:

• Embassy of Greece, India Address

• Visa Application Form

-Important:

• The Greece visa processing time can take between 15 - 45 days (plus 5 extra days if you live outside New Delhi). You can apply for a Greece visa 6 months in advance.

• After submitting your application, you can track your application through the GVCW website.

• We also recommend registering yourself with the Indian Embassy in Greece for quicker consular services should you need them during your trip/stay in Greece.

Useful Links:

Embassy of India in Greece, Registration

• Your visa application form, duly filled and signed.

• International travel insurance with medical coverage.

• Your Passport: Must be Valid for up to 3 months for short-term visas and 1.5 years for long-term visas.

• Proof of Travel: Round trip or return flight tickets.

• Proof of Accommodation: Hotel bookings, campus residence reservation, etc., if you are staying with a friend or relative – proof of sponsorship/sponsorship letter.

• Proof of Finances: Bank statements (past 3 months), income tax returns, payslips (past 3 months), employer’s contract or statement of approval for the holiday.

• Written Consent Certified By Public Notary: For minors travelling alone. Must be signed by the parent/legal guardian.

Useful Links:

Embassy of Greece Official Document Checklist

Sponsorship Letter Format 1

Also Read: Greece Visa Documents

While there are no cancellation fees, your Greece visa fees are non-refundable once paid. Greece is also known for applying very high fines of EUR 600 to EUR 1,200 (approx ₹54,300 - ₹1,08,601) on visa overstays.

So, if you overstay past your visa due date, whether intentional or unintentional, it does not go unnoticed. Immigration authorities record all overstays within their databases, even if it is just for a day.

You can also be deported, blacklisted, or be imposed an entry ban of 3 years where all future visa applications will not be admissible – for your visa violations.

Travel insurance policies starting at ₹47.85 per day with COVID-19 coverage!

You must hold an international travel insurance policy when visiting Greece, regardless of whether you are visiting the country for work or leisure.

Immigration authorities mandate that:

• Your travel insurance policy should have a minimum medical insurance coverage of EUR 30,000.

• Your chosen insurance provider must have a representative office in Greece / European Union countries.

• Your international travel insurance must be valid for the entire duration of your trip.

• You’ll be happy to note that Tata AIG offers international travel insurance online that fulfils all these conditions. Since we are also online insurers, you can easily buy your travel insurance online from our website without making the trip down to one of our offices.

• Your Tata AIG travel insurance policy will also come with trip cancellation insurance. So, if your visa application gets rejected or you need to account for a last-minute change of plans, you will be reimbursed for any non-refundable pre-booked services.

Useful Links: List of Approved Indian Travel Insurance Companies

You must hold a pre-approved visa and pay the corresponding Greece visa fee for Indians if you plan to travel to Greece.

Thankfully, the application process is very straightforward and you can pay your fees in either cash or UPI at your region’s VAC once you have submitted your application and biometrics for verification.

To ensure quick verifications and approvals, make sure you submit all documents and fees on time. Also, remember to get your travel policy from Tata AIG before you apply for your visa!