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How to get a Greece visa from Uganda
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Ugandan passport holders travelling to Greece.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Greece.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Student visa
Processing time15 days
Validity1 year
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Ugandan applicants need to provide.
- An Ugandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (40 mm x 60 mm ) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Ugandans traveling to Greece can apply for the Greek tourist visa.
- This visa is valid for 90 days.
- Greece is part of the Schengen countries so you can also use a Schengen visa.
- Travel Insurance stating that you are covered in case of a medical emergency and repatriation in Greece and in the Schengen Area (minimum coverage of € 30.000) must be provided.
- Foreign nationals are obliged to attest possessing an amount of 50€ per day and a minimum total amount of 300€ for a stay of up to 5 days.
- Bank and credit card statements for the last 3 months must be provided by the applicant.
- Keep the form with your passport while you are in Greece and present it upon departure. If you lose the form, you must visit a police station and file a report before the Greek authorities will permit you to depart the country.
- Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking in illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines. Marijuana is illegal in Greece.
- Things you should not do in Greece as a tourist:
- Show too much skin when visiting a church.
- Rely only on credit cards.
- Take a passive-aggressive attitude with smokers.
- Take photos of military installations.
- Throw paper in the toilet.
- Eat or drink in the metro in Athens.
- Do the moutza.
- Touch artifacts in museums and at archaeological sites.
Business visa
- The Greek business visa is issued to Ugandans traveling to Greece with the intention of engaging in business activities.
- 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 foreigners 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.
Where to apply
Greece embassy & visa application centers in Uganda.
Kampala
AddressGreek Honorary Consulate in Kampala, Uganda P.O. Box 27198 Kampala Uganda.
Phone(+256) 414 286 961
Email[email protected]
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Frequently asked questions
Do Greeks speak English
Greeks speak Greek. But since all schoolchildren start learning English in the third grade, most Greeks under 40 will also know some English.
What should I pack for a trip to Greece
Both the cruise ship and in-port excursions tend to call for informal attire. For women, this means T-shirts or blouses, jeans, knee-length shorts, capris or skirts. Men should also opt for jeans, khakis or shorts paired with T-shirts or polo shirts. Bring sweaters and jackets too for colder nights and rain.
How big is Greece
Greece is around 51,000 square miles, making it slightly smaller than the state of Alabama. The geography is split between the mainland and somewhere between 1,200 and 6,000 islands (depending on how you define an island) in the Ionian and Aegean seas.
Are credit cards widely accepted in Greece
Unlike other destinations in Europe, cash is king in Greece. While bigger hotels and many shops (especially in Athens and on more traveled islands) do accept credit cards, many restaurants and smaller businesses do not. In fact, some hotels may request a card to hold a reservation but require payment in cash, so be sure to check on the payment process before you arrive.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Greece visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.