Greece

1. Short-Stay Visas (Schengen Visa – Type C)
2. A) Tourist Visa

• Purpose:Leisure travel, sightseeing, visiting friends/family.
• Validity:Up to 90 days within 180 days.
• Requirements:
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel bookings or invitation letter).
  • Travel itinerary and return ticket.
  • Travel insurance (minimum coverage of €30,000).

1. B) Business Visa

• Purpose:Attending meetings, conferences, or business negotiations.
• Validity:Up to 90 days.
• Requirements:
  • Invitation letter from a Greek company.
  • Proof of employment/business registration.

1. C) Medical Visa

• Purpose:Medical treatment in Greece.
• Validity:Based on treatment duration.
• Requirements:
  • Medical report from a recognized hospital/clinic.
  • Proof of payment for treatment.

1. D) Transit Visa

• Purpose:Passing through Greece to a non-Schengen destination.
• Validity:Up to 5 days.

2. Long-Stay Visas (National Visa – Type D)
3. A) Work Visa

• Purpose:Employment in Greece (requires a job offer).
• Validity:1 year (renewable).
• Requirements:
  • Work permit from the Greek employer.
  • Employment contract.

1. B) Student Visa

• Purpose:Full-time study at a Greek educational institution.
• Validity:Duration of the study program.
• Requirements:
  • Acceptance letter from the institution.
  • Proof of financial means (~€400–€600/month).

1. C) Family Reunification Visa

• Purpose:Joining a family member who is a Greek resident.
• Validity:1–2 years (renewable).
• Requirements:
  • Proof of relationship (marriage/birth certificate).
  • Sponsor’s residency permit.

1. D) Golden Visa (Investor Visa)

• Purpose:Residency through investment.
• Validity:5 years (renewable, pathway to citizenship).
• Investment Options:
  • Real Estate:Minimum €250,000–€500,000 (depending on location).
  • Business Investment:€400,000 in Greek companies.
  • Bank Deposit:€400,000 in a Greek bank.

3. Residence Permits

• Temporary Residence Permit:For long-term stays (work, study, family reunification).
• Permanent Residence Permit:After 5 years of continuous legal residence.

4. Other Visas

• Cultural/Religious Visa:For participants in cultural/religious events.
• Athlete/Artist Visa:For sports or artistic performances.

Key Notes:

✔ Visa-Free Entry: Citizens of the Schengen area can stay indefinitely; others (e.g., US, UK) can visit for up to 90 days without a visa.

✔ Processing Time:

• Schengen visas:15 days.
• National visas:1–3 months.
• ✔Biometrics Required: For all visa applications.