Visa Application Forms for Greece

Greek visa application forms require that individuals fill out fields detailing personal information, such as their full name, last name at birth (if different), date of birth, location of birth, current and original nationality, marital status and full names of both mother and father.

Information regarding the individual's passport must be noted, including the type of passport, passport number, date that the passport was issued, and who (as well as where) the passport was issued. It is also crucial to note when the passport expires. Be sure to use a passport that is currently valid (passports generally expire after 10 years).

Greek visa applicants are required to provide information about their current job status. It is required to list the present occupation. Also, applicants must provide the name of their employer, as well as the address and contact information. For students, a school address (as well as the name of the school) is necessary.

It is also required to fill out details regarding your intended stay in Greece, particularly your main destination within the country. It is also necessary to note exactly what type of visa you need (such as transit, long stay or short stay). It is important to fill out how long you intend to remain in Greece as well.

Applicants must specify the exact purpose for their travel to Greece. Some of the options include tourism, visit with family or friends, medical reasons, sports and business. It is important to note the intended date of arrival in Greece, as well as the date of departure. The means of transport that you intend to use to arrive in Greece is necessary to note, as well.

You must list the name of your spouse, if applicable. It is also important to note your spouse's date of birth, as well as the location. If you have any children, they must be listed on the Greek visa application form as well. Be sure to provide information about the means of support you intend to use during your time in Greece as well (such as cash, credit card or traveler's cheques).

A Schengen Visa might be a good idea for people who want to travel to Greece for tourism purposes, particularly if they wish to see many other European countries at the same time. With a Schengen Visa, a tourist can travel to up to 15 European nations (including Greece) without having to get separate visas for each individual country. This makes travel to Greece and within Europe much easier and with significantly less hassle. If you are traveling inside of the Schengen countries, you can stay in Europe (and Greece) for a period of 90 days maximum (within 6 months). Other Schengen countries include Norway, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and several others. To apply for a Schengen visa, you must apply at the Greek Consulate or Embassy.

United States nationals (and those from all European Union nations, Japan, Israel, Canada and Australia) can study in Greece for a maximum of 3 months (90 days) without obtaining a student visa. However, for periods longer than that, the student must apply (in person at the Greek Consulate or Embassy) and present a letter directly from the Greek University or college (stating that they are indeed going to be studying there), a certificate of health, proof that the applicant has no criminal record, photocopy of passport, passport-style pictures and a signed declaration form. The time it takes to get a visa varies generally between 4 and 10 days. The cost ranges between $20 and $45.

To get a work permit for employment in Greece, you must apply for one from the Ministry of Labor. The permit's validity depends on the nature of the employment and time it involves. The decision is ultimately made by the Ministry of Labor. In order to receive a work permit in Greece, a person must seek a sponsor in Greece who can assist in the employment application. Only in Greece can the work permit be issued. The processing time ranges between 5 and 7 days, generally.

Business visas can be issued for a maximum of 3 months (90 days) and permit the visa holder to go about conducting business in Greece (including going to meetings, workshops and seminars and handling contracts). However, the visa does not permit the holder to receive compensation while handling business in Greece. The visa is a one-time entry visa and costs between $20 and $45 to process.