Greece Tourist Visa from India: Complete Guide

Applying for a tourist visa is the first step toward your international journey. Given the complexities involved, it can also be the most frustrating step. In this blog, we’ve got everything about Greece Tourist visa from India in one place - application process, documentation requirements, validity period, visa extension, fee, tips for a smooth visa experience and so much more.

Yes, Indians travelling to Greece for tourism and leisure purposes need a Tourist Visa commonly called a Schengen type ‘C’ visa. This visa allows the holder to stay in the Schengen Region (a group of 29 European countries without border and passport controls) for up to 90 days in a 180-day timeframe.

Teleport simplifies the visa application process, ensuring a prompt and hassle-free experience. Here's how to apply for a Greece visa:

✅ Teleport conducts a thorough review of your application and documents before submission to the embassy.

✅ You'll receive updates on your application's progress via WhatsApp and Email.

Once the embassy completes the review, Teleport will update your application status on the platform. You'll receive timely notifications regarding the embassy's decision. Upon approval, you can conveniently download your visa from the Teleport Dashboard.

Following are the documents required for Greece tourist visa for Indians:

The Greek visa authorities can take around 21 to 28 working days to process your Greece Tourist Visa applications. Some applications may require additional processing, which could extend the duration up to 45 days. Visa applications can be submitted as early as 6 months before the planned travel date.

If you're applying for a visa at a Visa Application Centre in India other than the one in New Delhi, remember to allocate an extra 10-15 days to the minimum processing time. This is because your application will first be sent to the GVC World New Delhi VAC for Greece before being forwarded to the Embassy of Greece - Consular Office in New Delhi the following day. We’ve observed multiple delays in Greece visas over the past year and hence sooner you apply, the better

The validity of a Greece tourist visa for Indians is usually 180 days. Your stay duration in Greece can be a maximum of 90 days in the 180-day timeframe. The exact validity and stay duration, however, depends on the discretion of the Greek Embassy. 

Under the new ‘cascade’ scheme issued by the EU, Indians can now be issued short-stay Schengen visas with longer validity periods. 

Follow the steps below for Greece visa tracking through the official government portal

If you've used Teleport for your Greece tourist visa application, receive instant notifications via WhatsApp, email, or check out your visa status directly on the Teleport Dashboard, simply follow the steps below -

You have the option to appeal against this decision. When a Schengen visa is denied, the specific reasons for the refusal, along with the necessary appeal procedures and deadlines, are conveyed through a standard form provided by the consulate of the Member State that issued the refusal.

In situations where one Member State represents another for visa issuance, the appeal process aligns with the Member State that made the ultimate decision.

Should your application be rejected, you are free to submit a new one. However, it is advisable to carefully review the grounds for the previous denial and, where necessary, make adjustments before reapplying.

It's important to note that the visa fee is non-refundable, even in cases of visa refusal, as it is designed to cover the costs associated with processing the visa application.

When can you ask for extension?

Greece tourist visa extension, just like any other Schengen visa extension is only granted in exceptional circumstances which our beyond ones control. You will have to prove that due to force majeure or serious personal issues or humanitarian reasons it has become impossible for you to leave Greece.

In no case you will allowed to stay for over 90 days in the Schengen Region. This implies, that your visa can be extended only if you stayed for less than 90 days in the Schegen Region in the last 180 days and your current visa is still valid.

Documents needed for Greece tourist visa extension:

Here is the list of the documents you would need fot your Greece Tourist Visa extension. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list and the relevant authorities may ask for more documents if needed-

Is there an additional visa extension fee?

Yes, you may have to pay €30 as Greece tourist visa extension fee. If your request was due to force majeure, you may be exempt from paying this fee.

The EU issued a new visa “cascade” regime for Indians in 2024. Indian nationals can now be issued long-term, multi-entry Schengen visas valid for two years after having used two visas within the previous three years. The two-year visa may now be followed by a five-year visa if the applicant’s passport has sufficient validity remaining.