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Greece visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: Embassy/official portalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Greece visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. Processing time (Schengen visa): Up to 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy of an admissible application; may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases. Application locations listed include New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Greece visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
Not published
Processing time
Up to 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy of an admissible applicationSchengen visa
Where to apply
1 location listedNew Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place)
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Greece visa?

Applies via: Embassy/official portal

Who handles applications in India

VFS Global no longer handles Greek visas in India (visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/grc returns 404). Visa applications are decided by the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi (Consular Office) and are submitted at the Greece Visa Application Centre run by the Embassy's external service provider, Global Visa Center World (GVCW), whose India site (in-gr.gvcworld.eu) is linked from the Embassy's visa page. The Embassy lists the New Delhi centre at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station; for national (D-type) visas the applicant must appear in person, be interviewed (possibly by video link at the provider's office) and give biometrics. Visa queries go to grcon.del@mfa.gr.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment as described on the embassy's official page.

  3. 3

    Submit your application

    Submit at a listed location: New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place).

  4. 4

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Greece visa fee for Indian citizens?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Service fee: Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Greece visa from India?

All applicants

1 item
  • Schengen visa application form (harmonised form, downloadable from the Embassy site)

National D-type visa (general supporting documents)

7 items
  • Fully completed and signed application form (Annex I), also a declaration of truthfulness under Law 1599/1986
  • Valid passport: valid at least 3 months after scheduled departure from the Schengen area, at least 2 blank pages, issued within the last 10 years
  • Criminal record certificate from the authority of the country of residence (country of origin may also be requested if resident elsewhere for more than one year)
  • Medical certificate from an accredited public or private institution (Annex II) stating no disease posing a public-health risk or other infectious, communicable or parasitic disease
  • Travel insurance for at least the duration of the national visa, covering medical repatriation, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospitalisation
  • Specific documents per category under the Joint Ministerial Decision (Article 176 of Law 5038/2023)
  • Personal appearance, interview with the Consul or designated official, payment of fees and consent to biometrics (photo and 10 fingerprints)

Schengen visa for seafarers

8 items
  • Sent directly to the consular authority: application by the shipping company or authorised shipping agent with the seafarer's identity, rank, entry/sign-on dates, agent details, vessel name, registration number, flag, IMO number and vessel arrival/departure dates
  • Formal declaration (Law 1599/1986) by the shipping company/agent confirming the invitation and responsibility for stay and repatriation costs
  • Completed and signed harmonised uniform-visa application form with a recent colour photograph 40 mm x 60 mm
  • Passport valid at least 3 months after intended departure, with at least two blank pages, issued within the previous 10 years
  • Valid Seaman's Book
  • Medical fitness certificate from a recognised state or private establishment
  • Copy of the seafarer's contract or letter of appointment
  • Any additional documents requested by the consular authority

National visa medical examination (New Delhi)

1 item
  • From 1 July 2023 the medical examination for Greek national visa applicants is conducted at Dente, 14 Nizamuddin East, New Delhi-110013

Photo

What are the Greece visa photo specifications?

Size
40 mm x 60 mm (stated for seafarer Schengen applications)
Background
Not published
  • Recent colour photograph
  • For national visas: printed photograph or photo taken at the time of application (Regulation (EC) No 1683/95), plus 10 fingerprints

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Greece visa?

Required

National D-type visa: travel insurance with a duration equal to or greater than the visa, covering medical repatriation, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospitalisation. Schengen short-stay insurance requirements are not published on the Embassy pages fetched.

Processing

How long does Greece visa processing take?

Schengen visa
Up to 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy of an admissible application; may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases
Delivery of applications to the Embassy
From New Delhi: 5 days; from the rest of India: 6-8 days; Nepal and Sri Lanka: 10-15 days
When to apply (Schengen)
Peak April-July, apply well in advance; no more than 6 months before the trip (9 months for seafarers); Embassy not responsible if submitted less than 15 days (plus delivery days) before travel
National visa - seasonal workers (E.5)
Decision within 60 days of a complete application
National visa - digital nomads (Z.1)
Decision within 10 days of submission
National visa - trainees (H.4)
As soon as possible and no later than 60 days from a complete application

Visa types

Which Greece visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen visa (short stay, type C)

  • Schengen visa (uniform visa; sub-categories not published on Embassy pages)
  • Schengen visa for seafarers (signing on a ship)

National visa (long stay, type D: more than 90 days and up to 365 days)

  • National D-type visas (general procedure under Law 5038/2023 and Ministerial Decision 22343/2024)
  • Seasonal workers (Category E.5)
  • Digital nomads (Category Z.1)
  • Trainees (Category H.4)
  • Family reunification of refugees
  • Residence permits for attendance at pilot training schools

Categories accepted by GVC per Embassy 'Important Notice for Visa Applicants GVCW' (pandemic-era notice, undated; may be outdated)

  • Students with a letter of acceptance from Greek colleges/universities
  • Workers in agriculture and fisheries with the necessary Decision of the Greek Ministry of Interior
  • Seafarers with an invitation from authorised Greek shipping companies and a valid CDC
  • Visitors who have proven their travel is for exceptional reasons

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Greece visa?

  • New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place)

FAQ

Greece visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

What documents are required for a Greece visa from India?

Schengen visa application form (harmonised form, downloadable from the Embassy site). Category-specific checklists are listed for 3 visa categories.

How long does Greece visa processing take for Indians?

Schengen visa: Up to 15 working days from receipt by the Embassy of an admissible application; may be extended up to 45 calendar days in individual cases; Delivery of applications to the Embassy: From New Delhi: 5 days; from the rest of India: 6-8 days; Nepal and Sri Lanka: 10-15 days; When to apply (Schengen): Peak April-July, apply well in advance; no more than 6 months before the trip (9 months for seafarers); Embassy not responsible if submitted less than 15 days (plus delivery days) before travel.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Greece visa?

Applications go via Embassy/official portal. Locations listed: New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place).

What photo size is required for a Greece visa?

Size: 40 mm x 60 mm (stated for seafarer Schengen applications).

Is travel medical insurance required for a Greece visa?

Yes. National D-type visa: travel insurance with a duration equal to or greater than the visa, covering medical repatriation, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospitalisation. Schengen short-stay insurance requirements are not published on the Embassy pages fetched.

Which Greece visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen visa (short stay, type C), National visa (long stay, type D: more than 90 days and up to 365 days) and Categories accepted by GVC per Embassy 'Important Notice for Visa Applicants GVCW' (pandemic-era notice, undated; may be outdated). 12 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

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