# Greece Visa Documents Checklist for Indians (2026) > The Embassy of Greece in New Delhi's 2026 Schengen checklist, item by item: core documents, financial proof by job profile, purpose-specific papers and D-visa rules. _Published: 2026-10-21 · Reading time: 6 min · Words: 1320_ ## TL;DR The Embassy of Greece in New Delhi's 2026 checklist asks every Schengen applicant in India for a signed form, two photos, a passport issued within 10 years, EUR 30,000 insurance from an approved Indian insurer, a cover letter, return flight reservation, lodging proof, a three-month stamped bank statement and two years of ITR acknowledgements. Applications go through GVCW, not VFS Global. ## Key takeaways - Greek visas in India are lodged at Global Visa Center World (GVCW) centres, not VFS Global. - Insurance must cover all Schengen states for the whole stay, at least EUR 30,000, from an approved Indian insurer. - Every applicant submits a three-month bank statement stamped and signed by the bank and ITR acknowledgements for two assessment years. - The Schengen visa fee is EUR 90 / INR 9,810, plus a GVCW service fee of EUR 30; children under 12 are exempt from the visa fee. - National D visas need a Police Clearance Certificate with an MEA apostille and a passport valid at least 1 year and 6 months. **For a Greece Schengen visa, the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi's 2026 checklist asks Indians for a signed application form, two white-background photos, a passport issued within 10 years, travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000, a cover letter, return flight reservation, accommodation proof, three months' stamped bank statements and ITR acknowledgements for two years.** ## Article Greek visas in India are no longer handled by VFS Global. You submit at a centre run by Global Visa Center World (GVCW), the Embassy's external service provider, and the Consular Office of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi decides every application lodged in India. The checklist below follows the Embassy's 2026 Schengen document list, as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. For fees, centres and visa types in one place, see our Greece visa page for Indian travellers. ### What are the core documents for a Greece Schengen visa? Every applicant, whatever the purpose of the trip, starts with these items from the Embassy of Greece checklist (2026): DocumentWhat the Embassy specifiesApplication formSchengen application form, fully filled in and signedPhotographsTwo recent colour photos on a white background, ICAO specifications; GVCW gives the size as 3.5 cm x 4 cm and asks for photos not older than 6 monthsPassportValid 3 months beyond the visa's end date, at least two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years; copy of the first and last pages and all visas and stamps; previous passport if applicableTravel medical insuranceValid for all Schengen states and the whole stay, minimum cover EUR 30,000, from an approved Indian insurerCover letterExplains the visitFlight reservationReturn or round-trip reservation, plus intra-Schengen travel bookings if you visit several countriesProof of lodgingHotel or holiday rental booking, or proof of sponsorship or private accommodation from your hostBank statementOriginal statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bankIncome tax returnsIndian ITR acknowledgements for the last two assessment yearsThe insurance rule is stricter than many applicants expect: for applications lodged in India, the Embassy accepts only policies from specific approved Indian insurers. Check that your insurer is on the approved list before you pay the premium. ### Which financial papers match your job profile? The bank statement and ITR acknowledgements apply to everyone. The Embassy then asks for proof that fits your situation: - Employees: pay slips for the last three months, the employment contract and your employer's leave approval. - Company owners and self-employed applicants: a certificate of company registration. - Sponsored applicants: the official sponsorship form plus the sponsor's financial documents. - Retired applicants: pension statements for the last three months, and proof of regular income from property or business. How much money is enough? The Embassy does not set a minimum bank balance. Greece's reference amount for crossing the external border is EUR 50 per person per day (EUR 25 for minors), with a minimum of EUR 300 for a stay of up to 5 days, according to the European Commission table of 8 June 2026. Your bank statement, ITR and income documents are how you show it. ### What extra documents does your travel purpose need? Add the purpose-specific papers on top of the core list: - Tourism: a travel-agency confirmation of an organised trip, or other proof of your travel plans. A day-wise travel itinerary is one way to set them out. - Business: a cover letter from your employer, the employer's certificate of incorporation, and an invitation from the inviting company stating your identity, purpose and the period and place of stay. - Visiting family or friends: proof of the family relationship if you are visiting relatives. - Short study, research or internship: an admission or registration certificate, or a cover letter from the inviting company, and your student card. - Cultural, sports or religious events: the invitation, entry tickets, enrolment or programme. - Medical treatment: a doctor's certificate, the receiving hospital's confirmation and proof of pre-payment. - Airport transit: the visa or entry permit for your destination country and your onward travel documents. ### What do spouses, children and families add? - Spouses travelling together: the spouse's name endorsed in both passports; otherwise an MEA-apostilled marriage certificate (or an affidavit). - Engaged couples: an affidavit. - Minors: notarised consent of the non-travelling parent or parents, copies of the parents' passports (or the birth certificate and parents' IDs), and a school ID if the child is a student. A fee note for families: per GVCW, children under 12 are exempt from the visa fee, as are spouses and children of an EU citizen travelling with them (with proof). Adults pay EUR 90 / INR 9,810, paid in INR by cash or UPI at the centre, plus the GVCW service fee of EUR 30, which is charged in INR at the daily ECB rate. ### Is the checklist different for a national (D) visa? Yes. Stays of more than 90 days need a national D visa, and the GVCW rules for India are stricter: - Passport valid at least 1 year and 6 months from the date of submission. - Police Clearance Certificate not older than three months, with an MEA (New Delhi) apostille. - Travel insurance starting two months after submission and covering the visa period. - A medical certificate; since 1 July 2023 the medical examination for national visa applicants is done at Dente, 14 Nizamuddin East, New Delhi. - Personal appearance, an interview and biometrics (photo and 10 fingerprints). Students also need proof of funds of at least EUR 400 per month of study and proof of paying at least one third of the tuition fees. Family-reunification, employment and digital-nomad D visas are accepted only at the GVCW New Delhi centre. ### Final checks before you submit at GVCW - Timing: apply no more than 6 months before the trip. The Embassy says it is not responsible if you submit less than 15 days (plus delivery days) before travel. Delivery to the Embassy takes 5 days from New Delhi and 6-8 days from the rest of India. - Processing: up to 15 working days from receipt of an admissible application, extendable up to 45 calendar days in individual cases. April to July is the peak period. - Centre: GVCW runs 15 centres: New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, Puducherry and Pune. Booking an appointment online is free. - Copies: carry copies of your application documents when you travel; a Schengen visa does not automatically guarantee entry at the border. Refusals are common enough to take the checklist seriously. According to European Commission data, 33.2% of short-stay Schengen applications lodged at Greek consulates in India were not issued in 2025 (13,526 of 41,009). That figure measures past outcomes across all applicants; it is not a prediction for any individual file. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation + hotel + itinerary + cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or get in touch. ### Frequently asked questions #### Can I apply for a Greece visa at VFS Global in India? No. VFS Global no longer handles Greek visas in India. Applications go through Global Visa Center World (GVCW), which the Embassy of Greece links as its external service provider, at 15 centres including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. #### Is ITR mandatory for a Greece visa from India? Yes. The Embassy's 2026 checklist lists Indian income tax return acknowledgements for the last two assessment years for all Schengen applicants. They go with an original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank. #### Which photo size does GVCW accept for a Greece visa? GVCW gives 3.5 cm x 4 cm for Schengen and national visa applicants: two recent colour photos, not older than 6 months, on a light, white or off-white background, facing forward with forehead and ears visible. The Embassy's checklist asks for a white background to ICAO specifications. #### Can I reapply after a Greece visa refusal? Yes. GVCW's FAQ says you are free to reapply after noting the earlier refusal reasons, and the standard refusal form states the procedure and deadlines for an appeal. The visa fee is not refunded after a refusal. ## FAQ ### Can I apply for a Greece visa at VFS Global in India? No. VFS Global no longer handles Greek visas in India. Applications go through Global Visa Center World (GVCW), which the Embassy of Greece links as its external service provider, at 15 centres including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata. ### Is ITR mandatory for a Greece visa from India? Yes. The Embassy's 2026 checklist lists Indian income tax return acknowledgements for the last two assessment years for all Schengen applicants. They go with an original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank. ### Which photo size does GVCW accept for a Greece visa? GVCW gives 3.5 cm x 4 cm for Schengen and national visa applicants: two recent colour photos, not older than 6 months, on a light, white or off-white background, facing forward with forehead and ears visible. The Embassy's checklist asks for a white background to ICAO specifications. ### Can I reapply after a Greece visa refusal? Yes. GVCW's FAQ says you are free to reapply after noting the earlier refusal reasons, and the standard refusal form states the procedure and deadlines for an appeal. The visa fee is not refunded after a refusal. ## Sources 1. [Embassy of Greece New Delhi - Schengen visa document checklist 2026](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/sites/default/files/paragraph/files/notice_from_the_embassy_of_greece_2026_1.pdf) — Embassy of Greece in New Delhi 2. [Embassy of Greece in New Delhi - Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas) — Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3. [GVCW India - Long-term national D visa](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa) — Global Visa Center World (GVCW) 4. [Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — European Commission