Greece

Visa Information
Passport requirements
Most of our clients do not require a visa to travel to their language school destination. In case that you should require a visa to attend your language course, the school will be happy to provide any document that you may require for the visa application process after the booking. For any further visa-related questions you should contact the embassy of the destination country directly. Generally, the embassy or consulate provides clear instructions on how to apply for a visa yourself without extra costs. In most countries, however, there are specialized companies that offer paid assistance throughout the visa process e.g. globalvisas.com. Please understand that we do not offer direct visa assistance and you need to contact the embassy/consulate directly for questions.

All nationals require a valid passport.
Only excemption are nationals of the following countries who may also present an alternative document of identification instead of a passport: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Malta, Netherlands, Romania, Sweden
Mentioned validity: after period of intended stay required. Entry restrictions: 1) Greece refuses admission and transit to holders of Norwegian Fremmedpass or Reisbevi; holders of travel documents issued by the area of Cyprus not controlled by the government of Cyprus; and holders of Turkish travel documents with visas or stamps indicating previous or planned visits to Cyprus.
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Visa requirements
Member of Schengen
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Who does not require a visa?
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa when entering as a tourist
Andorra, Australia, Bulgaria, Brunei, Brazil, Canada, Switzerland, Chile, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Israel, Iceland, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Macau, Mexico, Malaysia, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Romania, Singapore, San Marino, El Salvador, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela
Minors under 18 years should be accompanied by both parents. Otherwise, a letter from both parents or legal guardians is needed, authorising the minor to travel and stay in Greece, appointing a person responsible for the minor during stay, parents’ passports, birth certificate of the minor and proof of legal guardianship enclosed.
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Required documents for visa application
Tourist Visa:
  • Application form
  • Passport-size photo
  • Valid passport with 1 full blank page
  • Return ticket
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for stay
  • Proff of purpose of visit
  • Visa fee payment
Letter from school for school trip.
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Costs of Visa
  • Tourist Visa: 30 EUR
  • Student Visa: 30 EUR
A uniform type of visa, the Schengen visa, is issued for tourist and private visits Spouses and children of EU nationals and nationals of some other countriescan obtain a visa free of charge on presentation of relevant documentation.
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Time required to issue visa
  • Tourist Visa: 15 days
  • Student Visa: 15 days
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Embassy contact information
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All information on this page has been carefully investigated. However visa requirements change frequently and the information is provided without any guarantee.
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