Type of Greece Visa
Tourist Visa (Short term)
- Processing time: 10-15 days
- Stay period: Upto 90 days
- Validity: As per Embassy
- Entry: Single/Multiple
- Visa Fee: 7,699/-
Business Visa - Popular
- Processing time: 10-15 days
- Stay period: Upto 90 days
- Validity: As per Embassy
- Entry: Single/Multiple
- Visa Fee: 7,699/-
Riviera Tours and Travel, based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, provides comprehensive assistance for Greece tourist and business visas, catering to travelers visiting for leisure, factory visits, trade fairs, or exhibitions. Greece, celebrated for its ancient history, stunning islands, and vibrant culture, is also a growing hub for international business opportunities. Whether you’re exploring the iconic Acropolis or attending an exhibition in Athens, Riviera ensures a smooth and hassle-free visa application process. Our services include meticulous guidance for required documents like invitation letters, covering letters, and travel itineraries, tailored to meet the specific needs of business travelers and tourists. From ensuring compliance with visa regulations to providing personalized support for timely submission, Riviera Tours and Travel simplifies your Greece visa process, allowing you to focus on your journey and objectives.
Document required for Greece Visa
Comprehensive Visa Guidelines for Greece
Tourist Visa Requirements for Greece
Riviera Tours and Travel is here to simplify your Greece tourist visa application process. Below are the detailed requirements for obtaining a tourist visa:
- Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay and should not be older than 10 years. Ensure it has two blank visa pages and includes all old passport booklets. Handwritten, observation-marked, or 20-year validity passports are not accepted.
- Old Passports: Submission of all old passports is mandatory alongside the current passport.
- Visa Application Form: Complete the online form at GVCW, print it, and sign it at the designated spots.
- Photographs: Two recent color photographs (not previously used for any visa) that meet the following criteria:
- Size: 35mm x 45mm
- Background: White
- Finish: Matte
- Coverage: 80% face, non-smiling, no glasses or headgear unless religious.
- Covering Letter: Addressed to the Embassy of Greece, mentioning your visit's purpose, duration, and expense details. Include the names and passport numbers of all applicants.
- Travel Insurance: Mandatory insurance matching your ticket dates with coverage of €30,000 as per Schengen specifications.
- Flight Tickets: Confirmed return tickets or tickets with live PNR covering all sectors.
- Accommodation: Confirmed hotel bookings matching travel dates with full details (name, address, phone, email). GTA bookings not accepted.
- Financial Proof:
- PAN card copy.
- Original, updated personal bank statement for the last six months with bank seal/signature.
- Income Tax Returns for the last three years.
- Occupation Proof:
- For employees: NOC and last three months' payslips.
- For business owners: Cover letter on company letterhead, three months' company bank statements, and business registration documents.
- For students: Leave letter/report card and ID proof from the school.
- For retired individuals: Proof of retirement and pension statements.
- For honeymooners: Marriage certificate/card and photographs.
- Additional Requirements:
- Notarized NOC from the other parent (for minors traveling alone/with one parent).
- Authority letter for third-party submission.
Biometric Data Submission: Mandatory for all applicants since November 2, 2015.
Business Visa Requirements for Greece
If you're traveling for trade fairs, factory visits, or exhibitions, Riviera Tours and Travel facilitates your Greece business visa process. Requirements include:
- Passport Validity: Same as tourist visa requirements.
- Visa Application Form: Complete the online form at GVCW, print it, and sign it.
- Photographs: Same as tourist visa specifications.
- Covering Letter: On company letterhead addressed to the Embassy of Greece, stating the purpose, duration, and financial responsibility for the trip.
- Invitation Letter: From the Greek company, including their contact information and purpose of the visit.
- Travel Insurance: Schengen-compliant, covering at least €30,000.
- Flight Tickets & Hotel Bookings: Same as tourist visa requirements.
- Financial Proof:
- PAN card.
- Updated personal and company bank statements (last six months).
- Income tax returns for the past three years.
- Professional Proof: Educational/technical certificates for professionals like doctors, engineers, or consultants.
- Additional Documentation:
- Business registration documents.
- Authority letter for third-party submission.
Biometric Data Submission: Same as for the tourist visa.
Visa Fees & Processing Time
- Visa Fee: Rs. 7,280 for adults.
- Additional Charges:
- GVCW Fee: Rs. 2,730
- Courier: Rs. 700
- SMS: Rs. 250
- Premium Lounge: Rs. 2,500 (includes SMS & courier charges).
- Processing Time: Approximately 15 working days.
Medical Requirements
- Travel Insurance: Must comply with Schengen requirements, ensuring coverage for medical emergencies up to €30,000.
Disclaimer
Visa requirements are subject to frequent updates. Riviera Tours and Travel ensures accuracy but recommends confirming with the embassy before submission.
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Steps to Get Your Greece Visa
Get a Best Quote
Fill all the required Visa details to get a quote.
Submit documents
Submit all the necessary documents for a hassle-free visa application process either online or at the branch.
Dispatch & Receive Document
Application Dispatch to Visa Office & submit the documents. Our representative collect the visa in stipulated time !
Receive Visa
Our timely updates ensure that you are updated on the visa application status with timely updates and receive your visa without any hassle.
Why choose us?
End-to-End Visa Facilitation
During your whole visa application process from start to end, Riviera's Expert Team will be with you at every step.
Booking Appointment with Embassy or VFS is So Simple with Riviera
When you apply for a visa with Riviera, be rest assured that you are in safe hands. We help simplify the visa application appointment process by working closely with the Embassy or Visa Application Centres in India.
Higher Chances of Visa Approval Everytime with Riviera
When you apply with Riviera you should know you have enhanced your chances of getting visa approval without any obstacles.
Visa Updates & Real Time Tracking
To know your visa application status, Riviera offers real-time updates and tracking. You can easily track which stage your visa application has reached within the application process
Save Time & Effort by Booking Online
The earlier visa application process was time consuming and difficult. However, by applying for a visa online with Riviera, you can rest assured of saving time and effort. Riviera looks forward to serving you.
Safe, Secured and Transparent
When you apply for a visa with Riviera, you are in safe hands. Every process is carried out in a safe and secure manner
Embassy
EP-32 Chanakya Puri, Dr S Radhakrishnan Marg, New Delhi - 110 021.
Tel :26880700
Fax : 26888010
Email : gremb.del@mfa.gr;grcon.del@mfa.gr
VFS WEB : vfs-gr-in.com
Important Note
NOTE
1.Please note if we do on-lining on behalf of applicant, ONLINING CHARGES SHALL BE APPLICABLE, but the Online Form shall be emailed to the agent for getting it signed by applicant which in turn is to be dispatched back to us by courier this will consume 1-2 working days.
2.The Embassy reserves the right to ask for additional documents and/or for a personal interview
3. All Schengen Embassies have stopped accepting the passports which are handwritten or have any observation on the front data page hence; all such passport holders are requested to get a fresh passport booklet to apply for Visa
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIOMETRIC:
From 2nd November 2015, Biometric is mandatory which will be valid for 59 months.
Personal appearance for visa application submission is mandatory for every traveler after 2nd November.
Following travelers are exempted from Biometric
o Children under 12 years of age
o Persons for whom the collection of fingerprints is physically impossible
o Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, Heads of State and members of the national Governments (with their official delegations and spouses) if they travel for official purposes.
o Applicant who have VIS printed on their last Schengen visa (provided the last Schengen visa is issued within 59 months)
Kindly note that in case of any shortcoming in visa form or documents, the applicants would be asked to take a fresh appointment and visit again. Hence, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TAKING EXPERT SERVICE OF RIVIERA TOURS AND TRAVELS TO AVOID ANY SUCH HASSLE OR RE-VISIT FOR VISA SUBMISSION.
Please do send us your passports and documents at least 2 days in advance so that we may check documents, take the appointment and prepare the documentation for visa submission.
Contact
For expert Greece visa services, contact us at +91 9033221221 or email info@rivieratours.in.
"Travel to Greece made easy – Riviera Tours and Travel is your trusted visa partner!"