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Greece Visa for Nepali Citizens

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Nepali passport holders visiting Greece as tourists use the Type C — Tourist. Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Processing time: 15 calendar days standard. Apply through GVCW Kathmandu — Greek Visa Application Centre for Nepal. The sources and the date this record was last reviewed are listed at the end of the page.

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Tourist visa: Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)Stay: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024)
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard
Where to apply: GVCW Kathmandu — Greek Visa Application Centre for Nepal

At a glance

At a glance — Greece Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)

Visa fee: EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. GVCW Kathmandu service fee EUR 26.
Processing time: 15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–60 days during peak season (April–September Greek tourism rush).
Stay duration: Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
Visa validity: Single, double, or multiple-entry; validity 90 days to 5 years (most first-time grants are single-entry 90/180).
Entries: Single or Multiple.
Bank balance / financial proof: EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level for Greece) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.
Where to apply: Lodge at GVCW Kathmandu (4th Floor LS Building, 11 Thapathali) — online appointment OR walk-in. Biometrics captured at Kathmandu centre. Application sent to Greek Embassy New Delhi for adjudication. Decision returned via courier to Kathmandu.

Visa types

Visa categories available

Tourist — Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)
Tourism, sightseeing, holiday, leisure travel within Greece (and any other Schengen state).
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.
Processing
15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–60 days during peak season (April–September Greek tourism rush).
Fee
EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. GVCW Kathmandu service fee EUR 26.
Business — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa)
Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Greece.
Stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Processing
15 calendar days; urgent applications can be expedited via embassy New Delhi.
Fee
EUR 90 + GVCW service fee EUR 26.
Transit — Type A — Airport Transit Visa
Transit through the international zone of Athens (ATH) / Thessaloniki (SKG) airports en route to a third country, without entering Schengen territory.
Stay
Up to 24 hours airside.
Processing
10–15 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Medical — Type C — Medical Treatment
Receive medical treatment / consultation in Greece, or accompany a patient.
Stay
Up to 90 days per 180; renewable as Type D inside Greece for longer treatment.
Processing
Variable; urgent cases expedited (5–10 days); non-urgent 15 days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Family Visit — Type C — Private Visit (Family / Friends)
Visit relatives or friends resident in Greece.
Stay
Up to 90 days within 180.
Processing
15 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 90.
Other route — Type C — Seafarers
Joining or signing off a Greek-flagged vessel at Piraeus / Thessaloniki / Patras / Heraklion / Volos ports — Greek Schengen visa for maritime workers.
Stay
Per voyage / contract.
Processing
7–15 calendar days; expedited for urgent ship-joining schedules.
Fee
EUR 90.
Student — Type D — Long-Stay Student
Full-time study at a Greek higher education institution accredited by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education / Greek-language preparatory year / approved exchange (Erasmus+ / IKY scholarships / bilateral).
Stay
Type D entry visa stay 1 year -> convert to Άδεια Διαμονής για Σπουδές (Residence Permit, study basis) for course duration on arrival.
Processing
60–90 calendar days for Type D (apply at least 60 days before intended travel).
Fee
EUR 90 (Type D entry visa) + EUR 16 residence-permit fee in-country at Aliens & Immigration Department.
Work — Type D — Long-Stay Work / Employment
Employment in Greece — visa granted on the basis of a specific job offer + Greek employer-sponsored work permit / Decision of Regional Authority (Prefecture).
Stay
Type D 1 year -> Άδεια Διαμονής για Εργασία (residence permit, work basis), 2-year renewable; long-term residence after 5 years.
Processing
Full pathway from Nepal: 6–10 months. Step-by-step: (1) Greek employer obtains Work Decision from Regional Authority (Periferia); (2) Greek Embassy New Delhi receives the Work Decision via diplomatic pouch; (3) migrant ONLY THEN allowed to lodge Type D in person at GVCW New Delhi; (4) embassy interview + 60–90 days adjudication; (5) Άδεια Διαμονής at Aliens & Immigration Department within 30 days of arrival.
Fee
EUR 180 (Type D 1-year) + EUR 150 residence-permit fee + Greek work-permit fee (employer-borne).
Religious — Type D — Religious / Humanitarian Worker
Religious / pastoral / humanitarian work for the Greek Orthodox Church or other recognised religious community / registered NGO.
Stay
Type D 1 year -> 1-year Άδεια Διαμονής, renewable.
Processing
60–90 calendar days.
Fee
EUR 90 + residence-permit fee.
Retirement — Type D — Greek Golden Visa (Real Estate Investor)
Permanent residence pathway via Greek real-estate investment — one of the EU's most popular Golden Visa routes.
Stay
Type D 1 year -> 5-year renewable residence permit; permanent residence after 7 years; citizenship eligibility.
Processing
60–180 days for residence permit; property purchase + investment-verification adds 60–90 days.
Fee
EUR 2,000 (Greek Golden Visa application fee) + EUR 16 residence-permit card fee + property-purchase taxes (3% transfer tax + 24% VAT for new builds).
Diplomatic — Type D — Digital Nomad Visa
Remote work for a foreign employer / freelance for foreign clients while living in Greece. Introduced by Law 4825/2021 — one of the most popular EU digital-nomad pathways.
Stay
Type D 1 year -> 2-year Άδεια Διαμονής, renewable.
Processing
30 working days from complete submission.
Fee
EUR 75 (Type D) + EUR 1,000 application fee (one of the higher Schengen DNV fees) + EUR 150 residence-permit fee.

Checklist

Required documents — Greece tourist visa

25 required · 6 conditional — tick them off as you build your file.

Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years)
Required
Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant)
Required
Schengen visa application form (downloaded from np-gr.gvcworld.eu) + GVCW appointment confirmation
Required
Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent — minimum NPR ~6 lakh for 90-day trip)
Required
Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight)
Required
Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Greece (and any onward Schengen stops)
Required
Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover, valid in entire Schengen Area
Required
Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary (Greece + any onward Schengen states)
Required
INR demand draft for visa fee + NPR cash for GVCW service fee
Required
ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
Required
Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application)
Required
Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
1. Business Income
Conditional
Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
PAN Certificate
Required
Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
Business Registration Certificate
Required
Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable)
Conditional
Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
Latest Audit Report
Required
Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
Tax Clearance Certificate
Required
Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
2. Salary-Based Income
Conditional
Applicants who are employed must provide:
Salary Certificate / Salary Letter
Required
On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
Leave Approval Letter
Required
Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer
Required
Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements
Required
Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
3. Pension Income
Conditional
Applicants receiving pension must submit:
Pension Certificate (Pension Patta)
Required
Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
Company ID Card (if available)
Conditional
Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
Recent Pension Bank Statement
Required
Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank
Required
On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
4. Rental Income
Conditional
Applicants earning rental income must provide:
Land Ownership Certificate
Required
Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
Building Completion Certificate
Required
Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate
Required
Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

Where to apply

Where Nepali citizens apply for a Greece visa

Mission: Embassy of Greece — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal — adjudicates ALL Nepal applications)
Address: EP-29, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India
Phone: +91 11 2688 0700, +91 11 2688 0703
Email: gremb.del@mfa.gr, consul.del@mfa.gr
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; consular section by appointment only — Nepal applicants generally do not need to visit the embassy directly (Type C lodged at GVCW Kathmandu; Type D lodged at GVCW New Delhi).
Application centre: GVCW (Global Visa Centre World) Kathmandu — Greek Visa Application Centre for Nepal — 4th Floor, LS Building, 11 Thapathali, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00 + 13:00–15:00 (online appointment + walk-in accepted). Operations resumed 12 February 2026 after January 2026 closure. Phone: contact via info.npgr@gvc24assist.eu. Type C only — Type D applicants must travel to GVCW New Delhi (Vasant Vihar) for biometrics + embassy interview.
Online portal: https://np-gr.gvcworld.eu

Notes

Important notes

Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Where this page's destination notes ask for an apostille or a specific translator, follow those notes; otherwise a translation notarised by a Notary Public is the usual standard.
Income proof for Greek visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — no need to submit all four. Pick the bundle that matches your active income source.
Nepali ordinary passport holders MUST apply for a Greek visa BEFORE travel — Nepal is on Schengen Annex I (visa-required nationalities). There is NO visa-on-arrival, NO eTA, and NO visa-waiver agreement.
CRITICAL Nepal advantage — Greece is one of the few Schengen states with a Visa Application Centre IN KATHMANDU (GVCW, 4th Floor LS Building, 11 Thapathali). Nepalis can lodge Type C Schengen applications without travelling to New Delhi. Operations resumed 12 February 2026 after a brief January 2026 closure.
BUT — Type D long-stay applications still require travel to GVCW New Delhi (Vasant Vihar). The Greek Embassy in New Delhi requires the in-person interview for D-visas; Type D submission is NOT accepted at the Kathmandu centre.
Greek Type C visas are Schengen Uniform Visas — valid across all 29 Schengen states on the same 90/180 day-clock. A Greek visa lets you also visit Germany, France, Italy, Romania, Bulgaria, etc.
Conversely — a valid + previously-used Schengen multiple-entry visa from any other Schengen state lets Nepalis enter Greece visa-free within the unused balance of the 90/180 budget. No separate Greek Type C needed in that case.
Greek Embassy New Delhi adjudicates ALL Nepal-origin Schengen + national applications — GVCW (both Kathmandu and New Delhi) are intake / biometric partners only.
Greek Golden Visa pathway: minimum EUR 250,000 real estate (Tier 3 zones — most of Greece outside Athens / Thessaloniki / Mykonos / Santorini), EUR 400,000 (Tier 2 — emerging Athens / Thessaloniki neighbourhoods), or EUR 800,000 (Tier 1 — central Athens / Mykonos / Santorini / islands > 3,100 population). Grants 5-year renewable residence permit; citizenship eligible after 7 years.
Greek Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021): EUR 3,500/month minimum income, +20% for spouse, +15% per child. 1-year visa renewable to 2-year residence permit; 50% income-tax discount for first 7 years if resident.
Common Nepali employment pathways: tourism / hospitality (Mykonos / Santorini / Crete / Halkidiki resorts — EUR 700–1,200/month + tips), shipping (Greek shipping companies hire Nepali seafarers — EUR 1,500–4,000/month at sea), agriculture (Crete / Peloponnese seasonal — EUR 600–900/month), construction (Athens / Thessaloniki — EUR 800–1,200/month). Greek Type C "Seafarers" visa is a distinct sub-category specifically for Nepali maritime workers joining Greek-flagged vessels at Piraeus.
Schengen post-2024 fee: Greek Type C visa fee EUR 90 (adults, harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. Type D embassy fee EUR 75–180 depending on category. Plus EUR 26 GVCW Kathmandu service fee.
Always disclose prior Schengen / EU / UK / US visa refusals — non-disclosure under Article 32(1)(b) of the Schengen Visa Code is grounds for refusal + future-application risk under VIS (Visa Information System).
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Greek authorities without further consular legalisation.
EES (Entry/Exit System) is operational in all Schengen states including Greece since 12 October 2025 — biometric registration on first Schengen entry; replaces passport-stamping.
ETIAS launching late 2026 — Nepal is NOT in ETIAS scope (visa-required nationals are exempt). Nepali applicants continue with full Schengen visa applications under VIS, not ETIAS.

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FAQ

Greece visa for Nepali citizens — frequently asked questions

Common questions Nepali citizens ask before applying for a Greece visa — answered from the official sources listed below.

Which visa do Nepali citizens use to visit Greece as tourists?

Nepali passport holders visiting Greece for tourism use the Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa), which allows a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area.

How much is the Greece tourist visa fee for Nepali citizens?

EUR 90 (Schengen-harmonised since 11 June 2024). Children 6–11: EUR 45. Children <6: free. GVCW Kathmandu service fee EUR 26. Fees change, so confirm the current amount at https://np-gr.gvcworld.eu before paying (last reviewed 2026-05-04).

How long does a Greece tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

15 calendar days standard; can extend to 30–60 days during peak season (April–September Greek tourism rush).

What bank balance is required for a Greece visa?

EUR 50 per day of stay minimum (Schengen-prescribed level for Greece) — NPR-equivalent in bank statements covering last 3 months. Plus property / business / employment ties demonstrating intent to return to Nepal.

How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Greece on a tourist visa?

Up to 90 days within any 180-day period from the date of first entry into the Schengen Area (Type C — Tourist (Schengen Uniform Visa)).

Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Greece tourist visa?

Lodge at GVCW Kathmandu (4th Floor LS Building, 11 Thapathali) — online appointment OR walk-in. Biometrics captured at Kathmandu centre. Application sent to Greek Embassy New Delhi for adjudication. Decision returned via courier to Kathmandu.

What documents are required for a Greece tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page (3+ months validity beyond intended Schengen departure + 2 blank pages, issued within last 10 years); Recent passport-size photo (35×45 mm, white background, < 6 months old, ICAO-compliant); Schengen visa application form (downloaded from np-gr.gvcworld.eu) + GVCW appointment confirmation; Bank statements (last 3 months, EUR 50/day equivalent — minimum NPR ~6 lakh for 90-day trip); Confirmed return ticket (or full Schengen itinerary with onward flight); Hotel booking confirmation for full stay in Greece (and any onward Schengen stops); Travel medical insurance covering full trip with EUR 30,000+ medical cover, valid in entire Schengen Area; Cover letter explaining purpose + day-by-day itinerary (Greece + any onward Schengen states).

Which Greece mission handles visa applications from Nepal?

Embassy of Greece — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal — adjudicates ALL Nepal applications), EP-29, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 2688 0700. Applications are lodged at GVCW (Global Visa Centre World) Kathmandu — Greek Visa Application Centre for Nepal, 4th Floor, LS Building, 11 Thapathali, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal. Mon–Fri 08:00–12:00 + 13:00–15:00 (online appointment + walk-in accepted). Operations resumed 12 February 2026 after January 2026 closure. Phone: contact via info.npgr@gvc24assist.eu. Type C only — Type D applicants must travel to GVCW New Delhi (Vasant Vihar) for biometrics + embassy interview.

Can Nepali citizens apply for a Greece business visa?

Yes — Type C — Business (Schengen Uniform Visa). Business meetings, negotiations, conferences, exhibitions, trade missions — no employment in Greece. Processing: 15 calendar days; urgent applications can be expedited via embassy New Delhi.

Is there an official online portal for the Greece visa?

Yes. The official starting point is https://np-gr.gvcworld.eu.

How is the Greece visa fee paid?

Visa fee in INR Demand Draft (Indian Rupees, drawn at GVCW Kathmandu — payable to "Embassy of Greece in New Delhi"). Service fee in NPR cash at GVCW Kathmandu. Inside Greece, EUR cash / card at the Aliens & Immigration Department for residence-permit fees.

Can Yatra For Fun help with a Greece visa application?

Yes — Yatra For Fun's visa desk can help you prepare your Greece visa file over WhatsApp (the embassy or visa centre makes the decision), and you can order reservation documents for your file: a dummy flight ticket (NPR 999) and a dummy hotel booking (NPR 499). The reference number is a Yatra For Fun document number, not an airline PNR, so it will not appear on an airline's Manage Booking page.

Sources

Sources & last updated

Last reviewed: May 4, 2026

https://np-gr.gvcworld.eu — GVCW (Global Visa Centre World) Greek Visa Application Centre Nepal — primary lodgement channel for Type C Schengen applications from Kathmandu
https://np-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/kathmandu-visa-application-center — Kathmandu centre details (4th Floor LS Building, 11 Thapathali; resumed operations 12 February 2026)
https://np-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa — Type D long-stay info for Nepal applicants (Type D requires travel to GVCW New Delhi)
https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu — GVCW New Delhi (Type D centre for Nepal applicants — Vasant Vihar)
https://www.mfa.gr/en — Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs (visa policy hub)
https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/ — Embassy of Greece in New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
https://migration.gov.gr — Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum (in-country residence permits, Greek Golden Visa)
Greek Law 4251/2014 (Code of Migration & Social Integration) — primary domestic legislation for Type D long-stay visas + residence permits
Greek Law 4251/2014 Articles 16–17 — Greek Golden Visa real-estate investor track (EUR 250k / 400k / 800k tiers)
Greek Law 4825/2021 — Digital Nomad Visa (EUR 3,500/month income + 50% tax discount for 7 years)
Greek Law 4758/2020 — special tax regime for digital nomads + foreign-pension recipients (50% income-tax discount for 7 years)
Schengen Visa Code Regulation (EC) 810/2009 — primary legal basis for Greek Type C Uniform Visas
Greece has been a Schengen member since 1 January 2000 — Greek Type C visas have always been Schengen Uniform Visas valid across all member states
Schengen visa fee EUR 90 (adults) effective 11 June 2024 — Greece harmonised at this rate
EES (Entry/Exit System) operational in Greece since 12 October 2025; ETIAS launching late 2026 (Nepal not in ETIAS scope — visa-required nationals continue with full Schengen visas under VIS)
Greek Type D fee EUR 75–180 depending on category — one of the cheapest Schengen long-stay routes
Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued public documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA on/after that date are accepted by Greek authorities

Fees and rules change — confirm on the official source before you pay or apply.

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