How to get a Greece visa from India

• Indians traveling to Greece for leisure, sightseeing or visitation purposes can apply for the Greek tourist visa.
• Greece is a Schengen country so you can also apply for a Schengen visa.
• This visa is valid for 90 days.
• A passport issued within the previous ten years and valid for at least three months containing at least two blank visa pages must be provided.
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport ID page.
• Medical insurance of minimum coverage 30,000 Euros valid in all Schengen countries during the period of stay is required.
• Hotel reservations or rental of holiday home is required of the applicant.
• If the applicant intends to stay with a friend, proof of sponsorship or private accommodation from the host must be provided.
• An original bank statement showing movements in the last three months is required.
• A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Greece is required.
• Applicants are required to provide proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable).
• Currency restriction for entry into and exit out of Greece is 10,000 euros.
• Applicants must show proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket or other evidence that they will depart Greece if asked.
• The sufficient funds requirement is often met with credit cards.
• Photographing military installations is prohibited and may lead to arrest.
• Mace or pepper-spray canisters are illegal in Greece. Such items will be confiscated, and police may arrest or detain you.
• Carry your passport or a means of identification at all times. Police may detain you for questioning if you do not have proper identification with you.

• The Greek business visa is issued to Indians traveling to Greece for business purposes.
• Holders of this visa can negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners during business meetings.
• An invitation letter from the host company in Greece is required. The letter should be written in both Greek and English.
• The invitation letter should introduce the applicant and state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s visit.
• This visa allows Indians to attend and participate in trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
• Foreigners visiting the country to attend a conference should provide an invitation letter from the company or authorized body to attend events connected with trade.
• Applicants of this visa must provide evidence of a clean criminal record from the last three years.
• A letter from the applicant’s employer stating the applicant’s job position, salary level and length of employment should be provided.
• A Certificate of Business Incorporation of a company in Greece is required.

• The Greek student visa is issued to Indians looking to study in one of the learning institutions in Greece.
• There are two types of Greek student visa:
• Type C student visa- this visa is issued to students looking to study for 90 days or less.
• Type D student visa- this visa is available for students looking to study for more than 90 days.
• An official acceptance letter of the institution where you will be studying must be provided.
• A medical certificate showing that you are clear of diseases is required.
• Criminal record from the National criminal record of your country is required.
• Proof of financial means for the duration of your stay is required. This should come in form of a bank statement.
• Proof of international health insurance with the minimum coverage of 30,000 euros for the entire duration of your stay is required.
• For your insurance plan to meet the Schengen visa health insurance requirements, it must include the following:
• The insurance company must have a representative office in Europe.
• Medical evacuation/ repatriation coverage of at least euro 30,000.
• Insurance must be valid for the duration of stay in the Schengen countries.
• A student visa is not a residence permit, students will need to apply for a residence permit differently.

Based on estimates, two weeks in Greece will cost you about $4,455 per person.