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 Visas for Indians in one place - application process, documentation requirements, validity period, visa extension, fee, tips for a smooth visa experience and so much more.

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Let’s ensure you're well-equipped to file a successful Greece tourist visa application!

Applying for a Schengen Visa at a Greece Diplomatic Mission:

Single Country Visit:

Apply at the Greek consulate if you're visiting only Greece as your single Schengen country and it's your first entry point.

Visiting Multiple Schengen Countries:

Main Purpose of Visit:

Your main purpose determines where you apply. If it's unclear and you're visiting multiple countries, submit your application to the embassy or consulate of your first entry point to the Schengen area.

For instance, if your main purpose is attending a conference in Greece while touring multiple countries, apply at the Greek consulate.

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

Step 1: Start Your Greece Visa Application:

Visit Teleport's Greece visa application portal and click 'Apply for Visa.'

Step 2: Provide Basic Details and Pay Fees:

Upload scanned copies of your passport's front and back pages. Teleport can autofill your information or you can manually input your details. Choose between full or partial upfront payment for the visa fee.

Step 3: Gather Required Documents:

Teleport's dedicated relationship manager will assist you in collecting all necessary documents for the Greece visa application.

Step 4: Schedule Your Appointment:

Your Teleport relationship manager will arrange an appointment at the visa application centre according to your preferred location and dates.

Step 5: Attend Appointment and Submit Biometrics:

Visit the visa application centre at the appointed time to submit your biometrics and necessary documentation.

✅ 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.

Step 1: Understand the requirements of your visa application

Identify the suitable visa type for your trip. As tourists to Greece, you need to apply fro Schengen type ‘C’ visa. Fill out the application form online. Understand the Greece tourist visa fees, required documents and  processing time.

Step 2: Submit your visa application online

Log in to your existing account or create a new account to initiate your visa application.

Step 3: Schedule & attend your appointment at the Visa Application Centre

After submitting your application, you need to book an appointment with one of the the Greek Visa Application Centres in India . Choose the centre based on your location and availability.

Step 4: Track your application

Keep your check on your visa application online using the application ID provided during submission and your passport number.

Step 5: Collect your documents from the Visa Application Centre

You can choose to have your documents delivered to your address. Provide the correct delivery details at the Greece Visa Application Center. You will ahve to pay an additional ₹ 700 for courier facility.

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.

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. 

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 -

Follow the steps below to track your Greece tourist visa application status through the official government portal

Yes, Indians applying for a Greece tourist visa or Schengen visa must have travel insurance with a minimum coverage of € 30,000. The insurance should be valid for the entire Schengen territory and not just Greece and should provide for a comprehensive coverage for all medical expenses, hospitalisation, even repatriation in case of death. It's wise to explore health insurance options from reputable providers like Tata AIG, Digit Insurance, HDFC Ergo, and more. This ensures you're adequately prepared for any unforeseen circumstances during your travels.

Here are some tips maximise your Greece visa application acceptance chances-

Have a clear and well-defined itinerary to visit Greece. Get confirmed flight and hotel bookings before applying for a Schengen visa. You can apply as much as 6 months in advance of your intended travel date for a Schegem visa.

Attempting to work or conduct business in Greece or while on a tourist visa can land you in serious trouble. You have separate visas for other purposes. Make sure you use your Schengen type ‘C’ visa only for tourism, leisure, sightseeing, small business activities (like attending a conference) and related purposes only.

Be 100% sure that the documents and information you share with the visa authorities is accurate, complete and genuine. Any mistake here can get your current as well as future visa applications rejected.

Greece and other Schengen countries do not like to welcome people who don’t have sufficient resources to fund their trip. Make sure you provide them with proof of financial stability in the form of past Income-tax return forms, bank statements, and salary slips.

Showing strong ties to your homeland in the form of employment, familial ties, etc. shows your intent to return to your country. If the authorities suspect your intention to return to India, they may not accept your visa application.

Having a history of overstaying your visa in any country is a big red flag for Greece authorities. Make sure you always enter and exit any country as allowed by your visa. 

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.

If you have connecting flights through a Schengen state airport, it's crucial to differentiate between two scenarios:

If you have an Airport Transit Visa (ATV), it allows you to pass through the international transit area of a Schengen State's airport and wait for your connecting flight to a non-Schengen country. However, it does not permit you to enter the Schengen territory, such as staying at a hotel or taking a connecting flight to another Schengen State.

Travelling to a Schengen State through another Schengen State's airport is not considered airport transit. Similarly, if you're travelling to a non-Schengen country through two Schengen state airports, it's not considered airport transit either. Flights between two or more Schengen States are viewed as "domestic" flights. Depending on your nationality, you might need a short stay visa to enter the Schengen area, even if your stay is just for a few hours and you remain at the airport (outside the international transit zone).

Have your passport with stamped sticker visa, return ticket, and hotel bookings ready for quick verification by immigration authorities.

If you require baggage inspection or have items to declare, move to the customs area. Familiarize yourself with the Customs Regulations at Greek Airports to avoid complications.

If you're a minor and are travelling alone, stick close to your designated flight attendant. Identify your assigned adult at the Greek airport to ensure a secure arrival.

Greece Tourist Visa Extension

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.

What are the documents needed for 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.

Greece Tourist Visa Renewal

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.

Now that you know all about Greece tourist visas, you're set to turn your Greece holiday dreams into reality. Take your time to get your visa application right - it’s the first step towards your journey to Greece and there is no room for error her. 

Consider applying for your visa through Teleport - it’s quick, easy, and economical. If there is anything you find confusing about Greek visas, feel free to call us on +91 73148 52914 or just WhatsApp us.

Safe travels!