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Requirements & FAQs : All You Need to Know
- Visa Exempted For Citizens of : United States
- Visa Exempted For Citizens Living in : United States
- Visa Expempted For Days : 90
Visa Application Process
Step 1: Determine the Appropriate Visa Type
Choose the visa that best matches the purpose of your visit:
Schengen Tourist Visa – for tourism, visiting family or friends, etc.
Business Visa – for attending meetings, conferences, or other business-related activities.
Step 2: Understand the Required Documents
Familiarize yourself with the documents typically required for your visa type. Our team will guide you through the necessary documents upon consultation.
Step 3: Schedule an Appointment
Book an appointment with the designated Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate.
Step 4: Complete the Application & Gather Documents
Fill out the visa application form accurately. Based on your travel purpose, we will assist you in organizing and preparing the necessary supporting documents to ensure your application is complete.
Step 5: Attend Your Appointment
Arrive on time at the Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate. Submit your application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the applicable visa fee.
Step 6: Track Your Application
Monitor the status of your application online using the tracking system. You’ll need your application reference number and date of birth.
Step 7: Receive Your Passport
Once processing is complete, collect your passport in person or opt for courier delivery (if available). If your visa is approved, verify that all details on the visa sticker are correct.
Step 8: Prepare for Travel
When traveling to Greece, carry all necessary documents with you. Border officers may request proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and evidence of sufficient financial means.
Application Form
One recent passport size photograph
Original Passport with at least 3 months validity beyond your planned date of departure from the Schengen area. Two sequent blank pages.
Valid original US Resident alien Card or valid original US visa. Must have a validity of at least three (3) months beyond the last day of your trip in the Schengen Area
Hotel reservation
Round Trip Flight reservation showing the complete itinerary.
Travel and medical insurance
Payment receipt
Original bank statement
Employed: Original employment certificate (salary, joining date and the designation)
Business/Self-Employed: Business License
Sponsored: Financial support letter (for non- employees/minors/etc.) and sponsor’s documents.
One recent passport size photograph (not older than 6 months).
Size must be 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a white background.
Resemble current appearance, straight posture
Head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons, but facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of applicant´s face must be clearly shown
Frequently asked questions
Processing usually takes 10 to 15 working days. This period may be extended in specific cases, notably when further scrutiny of the application is required.
Apply at least 15 to 20 working days before your trip but no earlier than 6 months before your travel date.
Yes. The insurance coverage must be valid from the day of departure from the U.S. and must be valid throughout the territory of the Schengen area and for your entire stay in Schengen. The minimum coverage accepted is €30.000.
No, an interview is not mandatory. Most applications are processed based on submitted documents. However, in some cases, the embassy may request an interview if they need additional information or clarification.
Yes, if you haven’t given biometrics for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months, you must provide fingerprints and a digital photo.
Passport, ID, Birth certificate. If the applicant is minor and travels without parents or with one parent: Officially recognized statement from both parents (this condition shall not apply if there is only a single parent or he/she holds the parental authority alone) or legal guardian authorizing the child to travel and covering the costs with evidence on the existence of the financial coverage..
Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprinting but still need a digital photo. Children aged 12 and above must provide full biometrics.
The documents are to be presented in (or translated to) English/Greek.
If you are a working dependent visa holder (H4, L2, F2), you must provide a color copy of your EAD card.
If retired, you must provide proof of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or retirement savings or other financial support.
