Greece Visa Fees for Indians in 2026 (INR, GVCW Charges Included)

VFS Global no longer handles Greek visas in India. Global Visa Center World (GVCW) runs 15 Visa Application Centres for the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi, and its fee pages show what you pay at the counter. All figures below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Documents and the full process are in our Greece visa guide for Indians.

How much is the Greece Schengen visa fee in INR?

On top of the visa fee, each application carries the GVCW service fee of EUR 30. Online appointment booking is free. GVCW lists no reduced fee band for children: a child under 12 pays no visa fee, and from 12 the full EUR 90 applies.

What is the GVCW service fee, and why is there no fixed rupee figure?

GVCW charges EUR 30 per application, inclusive of taxes. It is payable in INR at the daily ECB EUR/INR rate, so GVCW does not publish a fixed rupee amount; the figure on your receipt depends on the day you submit.

Two more points matter if you live outside New Delhi:

• GVCW says applicants at regional centres pay a service charge that includes two-way courier to New Delhi. The amount is not published, so ask your centre before you go.
• Schengen applications lodged outside New Delhi are sent to New Delhi first and need about 5 extra days. The Embassy gives delivery times of 5 days from New Delhi and 6-8 days from the rest of India.

Which optional GVCW services cost extra?

None of these is required. Prices include 18% GST, as published by GVCW in October 2026.

You can avoid most of these by arriving with a completed, printed form and your own copies, and by collecting the passport in person on a weekday.

Who does not pay the Greek visa fee?

GVCW lists these fee-exempt groups for Schengen short-stay visas:

• Children under 12.
• Holders of diplomatic and service passports.
• Spouses and children of an EU citizen travelling with them, with proof.
• Organised groups of school pupils or students and their accompanying teachers on study trips.
• Researchers travelling for scientific research.
• Participants aged up to 25 in non-profit seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events.

What do long-stay national (D) visas cost?

GVCW lists employment visa types A and B without defining which jobs fall under each, so confirm your type with GVCW or the Embassy before paying. Family reunification, employment and digital nomad applications are accepted only at the New Delhi centre.

How do you pay, and what if the visa is refused?

You pay the visa fee in rupees at the Visa Application Centre, by cash or UPI. The visa fee is not refunded if the visa is refused, which makes the refusal figures relevant to your budget. European Commission data show that 33.2% of Schengen visa applications lodged at Greek consulates in India in 2025 were not issued (13,526 of 41,009), and 31.5% in 2024 (12,973 of 41,418). These are figures for all applicants, not a forecast for any one file.

To keep the fee from being wasted, apply with a complete file. The Embassy decides within 15 working days of receiving an admissible application, which can extend to 45 calendar days in individual cases. Apply no more than 6 months before the trip, avoid the April to July peak if you can, and do not submit less than 15 days plus delivery days before travel.

Remember the costs outside GVCW too. Travel medical insurance with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 must come from an approved Indian insurer. Greece's reference amount for means of subsistence 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.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, itineraries and cover letters for Greece files, so you are not paying for non-refundable travel before the decision. Packages run from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the full set with a cover letter. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Does VFS Global still process Greece visas in India?

No. The Embassy of Greece in New Delhi links to Global Visa Center World (GVCW), which describes itself as the exclusive external service provider of the Greek consular authorities in India. The old VFS Greece page for India no longer works.

Can I pay the Greece visa fee online?

GVCW states that the visa fee is paid in INR at the Visa Application Centre, by cash or UPI. Booking the appointment online is free of charge.

Do I pay the visa fee again if I reapply after a refusal?

GVCW's FAQ says you are free to reapply and that the visa fee is not refunded after a refusal. Each application is charged the visa fee and service fee listed by GVCW, so budget for both again and address the refusal reasons first.

How much money should a Greece visa file show?

The European Commission lists Greece's reference amount as EUR 50 per person per day, or EUR 25 for minors, with a minimum of EUR 300 for stays of up to 5 days. Applicants in India show this through a three-month bank statement stamped and signed by the bank, ITR acknowledgements for two assessment years and pay slips or other income proof.