Greece Tourist Visa for Indians: Requirements and Process

This walkthrough follows the Embassy of Greece's 2026 Schengen checklist and the GVCW India website, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. Indian passport holders need a visa for Greece and the rest of the Schengen area; there is no visa on arrival and no eVisa. For other Greek visa types, see our Greece visa hub for Indian citizens.

Who handles Greece tourist visas in India now?

VFS Global no longer handles Greek visas in India. The Embassy of Greece links instead to Global Visa Center World (GVCW), which states that it is the exclusive external service provider of the Greek consular authorities in India. The Consular Office of the Embassy in New Delhi still takes every decision.

GVCW runs 15 Visa Application Centres: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, Puducherry and Pune. The New Delhi centre is at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place. GVCW asks you to book at the centre for your residence address.

What documents does a Greece tourist visa need?

Extra papers depending on your situation

• Salaried: pay slips for the last three months, employment contract and your employer's leave approval.
• Business owners and self-employed: certificate of company registration.
• Sponsored: the official sponsorship form and the sponsor's financial documents.
• Retired: pension statements for three months and proof of regular income from property or business.
• Married couples travelling together: spouse's name endorsed in both passports, or an MEA-apostilled marriage certificate or affidavit.
• Minors: notarised consent of the non-travelling parent or parents, parents' passport copies, and a school ID if a student.

How much money should your bank statement show?

The European Commission's reference table, dated 8 June 2026, sets Greece's amount at EUR 50 per person per day (EUR 25 for minors), with a minimum of EUR 300 for a stay of up to 5 days. In India you demonstrate this through the bank statement, ITR acknowledgements and pay slips or other income proof listed above, not through a separate form. A ten-day trip for two adults therefore calls for a balance comfortably above the daily figure multiplied by days and travellers.

How much does the Greece tourist visa cost?

Online appointment booking is free. The visa fee is not refunded if the visa is refused. GVCW does not publish a fixed INR figure for its EUR 30 service fee, and applicants at regional centres pay a service charge that includes two-way courier to New Delhi; check the amount on the GVCW tourism visa page before you go.

When should you apply, and how long will it take?

The Embassy decides within up to 15 working days from receiving an admissible application, extendable up to 45 calendar days in individual cases. Files lodged outside New Delhi travel there first: delivery takes 5 days from New Delhi and 6 to 8 days from the rest of India. April to July is peak season. You can apply up to 6 months before the trip, and the Embassy is not responsible if you submit less than 15 days (plus delivery days) before travel.

Frequent travellers benefit from the EU cascade rules adopted on 18 April 2024: Indians living in India who obtained and lawfully used two Schengen visas within the previous three years can be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa, normally followed by a five-year visa if the passport allows.

Mistakes that lead to Greek refusals

European Commission data shows a refusal rate of 33.2% for Schengen applications lodged at Greek consulates in India in 2025 (13,526 visas not issued; 41,009 applications lodged), up from 31.5% in 2024. That figure describes all applications that year, not your individual odds, but it is a reason to submit a careful file.

• Buying insurance from an insurer outside the Embassy's approved Indian list.
• Unstamped bank statement pages or missing ITR acknowledgements.
• An itinerary that does not match the hotel and flight reservations.
• Applying close to departure in the April to July peak.
• Assuming the visa guarantees entry; carry copies of your application documents, as border guards may ask for them.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares verifiable flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Greece visa files. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter); WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or reach us via the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I post my Greece visa application instead of visiting GVCW?

No. The form is completed online on the GVCW website, printed and lodged in person at a Visa Application Centre, where fingerprints and a photo are taken. Postal applications are not accepted.

Does GVCW accept walk-in Greece visa applications?

Yes, walk-ins are accepted, although GVCW strongly encourages a free online appointment. Walk-ins were suspended on 15, 16 and 19 October 2026 and resume on 21 October 2026.

How do I track my Greece visa application?

Track it on the GVCW website using the application ID printed on your payment receipt and your passport number. In New Delhi, passports are collected from 15:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.

Will my passport be stamped when I enter Greece?

The EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational on 10 April 2026 and replaces passport stamping. It registers short-stay visitors' fingerprints, facial image and entry and exit at Schengen external borders.