# Greece visa for Indian citizens

> Indian citizens apply for a Greece visa directly with the embassy or its official visa portal. The published fee for Schengen short-stay visa (type C): tourism, business, visiting family or friends and other short-stay purposes is EUR 90 / INR 9,810. 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, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place), Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh and Chennai (10 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/greece
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: Embassy/official portal
Embassy / official site: https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas

## Overview

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. GVCW runs 15 Visa Application Centres in India (New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, Puducherry, Pune); Schengen applications lodged outside New Delhi are sent to New Delhi first and need about 5 extra days, while family-reunification, employment and digital-nomad D-visa applications are accepted only at the New Delhi centre.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: Indian nationals are on the EU list of nationalities that must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders, so the Greek (Schengen or national) visa must be obtained before travel through a GVCW centre or the Embassy in New Delhi.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: Greece has no eVisa for Indians. The application 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.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: Indian passport holders need a visa for Greece and the rest of the Schengen area (Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806).

## Visa fees

- **Schengen short-stay visa (type C): tourism, business, visiting family or friends and other short-stay purposes:** EUR 90 / INR 9,810 — INR as published by GVCW (Greece's external service provider in India), checked October 2026; paid in INR (cash or UPI) at the Visa Application Centre, changes with the exchange rate; non-refundable if the visa is refused. GVCW service fee of EUR 30 is extra.
- **Schengen short-stay visa: fee-exempt applicants:** Free — Per GVCW: 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/students and accompanying teachers on study trips; researchers travelling for scientific research; participants up to 25 years old in non-profit seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events.
- **Study visa (national D):** EUR 90 / INR 9,810 — As published by GVCW, checked October 2026; paid in INR (cash or UPI) at the VAC, non-refundable; GVCW service fee extra.
- **Family reunification visa (national D):** EUR 90 / INR 9,810 — As published by GVCW, checked October 2026; non-refundable; GVCW service fee extra. Stage-1 relationship verification is charged separately (next row).
- **Family reunification: relationship verification charge (stage 1):** INR 35,500 (INR 25,500 for Punjab and Chandigarh) — Per family application, paid by bank deposit or demand draft to the account named in GVCW's 'Verification procedure for family reunion' notice; copy of the deposit receipt is attached to the application.
- **Employment visa (national D): type A:** EUR 180 / INR 19,620 — As published by GVCW, checked October 2026. GVCW lists 'Employment visa-type A' and 'type B' without defining which jobs fall under each; confirm the applicable type with GVCW/the Embassy. Non-refundable; GVCW service fee extra.
- **Employment visa (national D): type B:** EUR 75 / INR 8,175 — As published by GVCW, checked October 2026; see note on type A.
- **Employment visa: attestation of the applicant's signature on the work contract:** EUR 30 / INR 3,270 — Additional charge listed in GVCW's employment-visa fee notes (another line on the same page quotes INR 3,330 in cash).
- **Digital nomads visa (national D): visa fee:** EUR 75 / INR 8,175 — Per applicant and per accompanying family member, paid at the VAC; as published by GVCW, checked October 2026; non-refundable; GVCW service fee extra.
- **Digital nomads visa: administrative fee:** EUR 150 / INR 16,350 — Per applicant and per accompanying family member, payable at the Embassy during the interview (GVCW).

**Service fee:** GVCW (Global Visa Center World) service fee: EUR 30 per application, inclusive of taxes, payable in INR at the daily ECB EUR/INR rate on top of the visa fee. Optional extras (INR, incl. 18% GST): courier return of passport 700, SMS updates 250, Premium Lounge 2,500, Saturday 'Prime Time' submission 3,000, form-filling help 1,750, Saturday passport collection 400, printouts 30 per page, photocopies 5-20. Online appointment booking is free. As published by GVCW, October 2026.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- Schengen visa application form (harmonised form, downloadable from the Embassy site)

### National D-type visa (general supporting documents)

- 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

- 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)

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

### Schengen visa: documents for all applicants in India (Embassy of Greece checklist, 2026)

- Schengen application form, fully filled in and signed
- Two recent colour passport photos, white background (ICAO specifications)
- Passport valid 3 months beyond the visa's end date, with at least two blank pages, issued within the last 10 years; copy of first and last pages and all visas/stamps; previous passport if applicable
- Travel medical insurance for all Schengen states and the whole stay, minimum cover EUR 30,000, from an approved Indian insurer
- Cover letter explaining the visit
- Return or round-trip flight reservation (plus intra-Schengen travel bookings if visiting several countries)
- Proof of lodging: hotel/holiday rental booking, or proof of sponsorship/private accommodation from the host
- Original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank
- Indian income tax return acknowledgements for the last two assessment years
- Employees: pay slips for the last three months, employment contract and employer's leave approval
- Company owners/self-employed: certificate of company registration
- Sponsored applicants: official sponsorship form plus the sponsor's financial documents
- Retired applicants: pension statements for the last three months; proof of regular income from property or business
- Spouses travelling together: spouse's name endorsed in both passports, otherwise MEA-apostilled marriage certificate (or an affidavit); engaged couples: affidavit
- Minors: notarised consent of the non-travelling parent(s), parents' passport copies (or birth certificate and parents' IDs), school ID if a student

### Schengen visa: extra documents by purpose (Embassy of Greece checklist, 2026)

- Business: cover letter from employer, employer's certificate of incorporation, invitation from the inviting company stating identity, purpose and period/place of stay
- Tourism: travel-agency confirmation of an organised trip or other proof of travel plans
- Visiting family/friends: proof of family relationship if visiting relatives
- Study/research/internship (short stay): admission or registration certificate, or cover letter from the inviting company; student card
- Cultural, sports or religious events: invitation, entry tickets, enrolment or programme
- Medical treatment: doctor's certificate, receiving hospital's confirmation, proof of pre-payment
- Airport transit: visa/entry permit for the destination country and onward travel documents

### National D visa: India-specific rules (GVCW)

- 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 (365/270/180 days)
- Documents not in Greek or English need an English translation; originals must be accompanied by a copy

### Employment visa: seasonal and dependent employment (GVCW checklist, 2026)

- National visa application form, signed
- One recent colour photo, white background (ICAO)
- Passport valid 3 months beyond the visa's end, two blank pages, issued within 10 years
- Prefecture's approval for dependent employment with a specific employer in Greece
- Certified employment contract or employer's attested declaration showing type and period of work and pay at least equal to the monthly salary of unskilled workers (contract and approval are sent directly to the Consular Office, which then calls the applicant to sign and apply)
- Travel medical insurance for the visa's validity from an approved insurer, starting two months after submission
- Police Clearance Certificate with MEA apostille
- Medical fitness certificate (Dente, New Delhi) when requested after the interview

### Study visa (national D) (GVCW)

- Long-stay D visa application form and photos (white background)
- Passport valid at least 1.5 years from submission
- Proof of funds of at least EUR 400 per month of study (parents' ITR and bank accounts if the student has no funds of their own)
- Recent Police Clearance Certificate with MEA apostille (not older than three months)
- Travel insurance valid for the first year
- Direct mail from the Greek university to the Consular Section; proof of previous studies; course details (Greek or English medium)
- Proof of payment of at least one third of the tuition fees
- Air ticket reservation

### Digital nomads visa (national D) (GVCW)

- Solemn declaration of intent to work remotely and not for any employer based in Greece
- Employment/services contract or proof of employment with an employer outside Greece (fixed-term contracts must cover the visa period), or details of own company outside Greece if self-employed
- Proof of at least EUR 3,500 net per month (contract/employment certificate or bank account); +20% for a spouse/partner, +15% per child
- Application form with ICAO-compliant photo; passport valid 3 months beyond departure with two blank pages, issued within 10 years
- Criminal record certificate from the country of residence
- Medical certificate (Dente, New Delhi) when requested after the interview
- Travel insurance valid at least one year from an approved insurer

### Appointments, tracking and passport collection (GVCW)

- GVCW strongly encourages booking an appointment online (free) at the Visa Application Centre for your residence address, printing the booking and bringing it; the online platform is for individual applicants and families, not professional use, and unused slots must be cancelled
- Walk-in submissions are also accepted (GVCW suspended walk-ins on 15, 16 and 19 October 2026, resuming 21 October 2026)
- New Delhi centre: submission 09:00-16:00 and passport collection 15:00-17:00, Monday-Friday; GVCW call centre +91 22 6786 6011 (08:00-17:00, Monday-Friday), info.ingr@gvc24assist.eu
- Track the application online with the application ID on the payment receipt and the applicant's passport number
- Collect the passport in person with ID and the payment receipt, and open the envelope at the centre; a representative needs an original signed authorisation letter (submitted with the application) and a copy of their ID; for minors, a certified authorisation from both parents and a copy of the unabridged birth certificate
- If refused, read and sign the refusal letter at collection and hand it back (it goes to the Embassy; you keep a copy); courier users must send the signed letter to the Embassy themselves

### Refusals, appeals and border checks (GVCW FAQ)

- A refused applicant may appeal: the standard refusal form states the reasons and the procedures and deadlines for an appeal
- You are free to reapply; take note of the earlier refusal reasons first. The visa fee is not refunded after a refusal
- A Schengen visa does not automatically guarantee entry: at the border you may have to show means of subsistence and documents on the purpose of stay, so carry copies of the documents used for the application

### Means of subsistence (reference amount for Greece)

- Greece's reference amount for crossing the external border: EUR 50 per person per day (EUR 25 for minors), with a minimum of EUR 300 for a stay of up to 5 days (European Commission table, 8 June 2026)
- Schengen applicants in India show this through the Embassy's financial documents: bank statement for the last three months stamped and signed by the bank, ITR acknowledgements for two assessment years, and pay slips or other income proof

## Photo specifications

- **Size:** 3.5 cm x 4 cm (Schengen and national visa applicants, per GVCW); the Embassy's seafarer page states 40 mm x 60 mm
- **Background:** White (Embassy checklist); GVCW specifies a light, white or off-white background
- Recent colour photograph
- For national visas: printed photograph or photo taken at the time of application (Regulation (EC) No 1683/95), plus 10 fingerprints
- Two recent photos (not older than 6 months), colour, facing forward, forehead and ears visible, non-smiling, no glasses/headwear except for religious reasons (GVCW)

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** Yes

Schengen visa: travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, minimum cover EUR 30,000, including medical repatriation, urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment; for applications lodged in India the Embassy accepts only policies from specific (approved) Indian insurers. National D-type visa: insurance for at least the visa's duration covering medical repatriation, emergency medical care and/or hospitalisation; GVCW adds that it must start two months after the application date and cover 365, 270 or 180 days for a one-year, nine-month or six-month visa.

## 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
- **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
- **National visa - employment, study and family reunification (GVCW):** No fixed period published: GVCW says long-stay processing is at the Embassy's discretion; the medical report reaches the Embassy in about a week, then an in-person interview at the Embassy is scheduled
- **Family reunification - relationship verification (stage 1):** About one month after submission; the Prefecture's request usually reaches the Embassy about three months after it is issued

## Visa categories

### Schengen visa (short stay, type C)

- Schengen visa for tourism, business, visiting family or friends, cultural reasons, sports, official travel, medical reasons and short-term study
- Airport transit visa
- 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

### Study, work and family visas (long stay, national D) handled by GVCW India

- Study visa (national D)
- Employment visa: dependent and seasonal employment (national D; GVCW lists fee types A and B)
- Digital nomads visa (national D)
- Family reunification visa (two stages: relationship verification, then visa)

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### Study visa (national D) (Study)

For Indian students admitted to a Greek university or college for more than 90 days; apply for a national D visa through GVCW, followed by a medical check and an in-person interview at the Embassy in New Delhi.

- Direct mail from the Greek university to the Embassy's Consular Section confirming the course (it determines the exact visa type)
- Proof of payment of at least one third of the tuition fees
- Funds of at least EUR 400 per month for the study period (parents' ITR and bank accounts accepted if the student has no funds)
- Police Clearance Certificate with MEA apostille, not older than three months
- Passport valid at least 1.5 years from submission; travel insurance for the first year
- Visa fee EUR 90 (INR 9,810) plus GVCW service fee

Source: https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa

### Employment visa (national D): dependent and seasonal employment (Work)

For Indians hired by an employer in Greece; the employer's Prefecture approval and the employment papers must reach the Embassy before the worker applies at the GVCW New Delhi centre, after which the worker signs the contract and is interviewed at the Embassy.

- Prefecture's approval for dependent employment with a specific employer in Greece
- Employment contract (or attested employer declaration) showing type and period of work and pay at least equal to the monthly salary of unskilled workers
- Since 30 September 2025 no prior Embassy approval is needed to apply, but the Embassy must already hold the employment papers or the application is rejected; applying under the wrong category can lead to refusal
- Applications from India accepted only at the GVCW New Delhi centre
- Police Clearance Certificate with MEA apostille (max three months old); medical certificate after the interview; insurance starting two months after submission
- Seasonal workers (category E.5): decision within 60 days of a complete application

Source: https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa

### Digital nomads visa (national D) (Other)

For remote employees or self-employed people working for employers or clients outside Greece; a national visa of up to 12 months, applied for in person at the GVCW New Delhi centre with an Embassy interview, convertible in Greece into a two-year renewable residence permit.

- Remote work for an employer/clients established outside Greece, or own company outside Greece; no work for Greek employers
- Sufficient resources of at least EUR 3,500 per month net of tax; +20% for a spouse/partner and +15% per child
- Family members can get a visa expiring with the main applicant's, but may not work in Greece
- Decision within 10 days of the application (MFA); fees EUR 75 visa + EUR 150 administrative fee per person
- Absences from Greece must not exceed six months a year to renew the residence permit

Source: https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa

### Family reunification visa (national D) (Family)

For family members of a third-country national living legally in Greece; a two-stage process at the Embassy (relationship verification, then the visa) that starts only after the Greek Prefecture's documents reach the Embassy.

- Eligible: spouse aged over 18; unmarried natural or adopted children under 18 (including the spouse's children in the sponsor's custody)
- Stage 1: relationship verification (charge INR 35,500, or INR 25,500 for Punjab and Chandigarh), about one month, then an Embassy interview
- Stage 2: visa application after the Prefecture's approval decision reaches the Embassy (usually about three months after issue); visa fee EUR 90 (INR 9,810)
- Applications from India only at the GVCW New Delhi centre; travel insurance mandatory

Source: https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa

### Multiple-entry Schengen visa (EU 'cascade' rules for Indian nationals) (Other)

Since 18 April 2024, EU rules let Indian nationals living in India who apply for Schengen short-stay visas in India (including for Greece) be issued multi-year multiple-entry visas if they have lawfully used earlier Schengen visas.

- Indian national residing in India, applying for a Schengen short-stay visa in India
- Obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years: can be issued a two-year multiple-entry visa
- The two-year visa will normally be followed by a five-year visa, if the passport has sufficient validity remaining
- Stays remain limited to 90 days in any 180-day period

Source: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/european-union-adopts-more-favourable-schengen-visa-rules-indians_en

## Where to apply in India

- New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place)
- Ahmedabad
- Bangalore
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Cochin
- Goa
- Gurgaon
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jalandhar
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Puducherry
- Pune

### Which office covers your state

- **Embassy of Greece, Consular Office, New Delhi (EP-32, Dr S. Radhakrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel (009111) 26880700-4; visa queries grcon.del@mfa.gr):** All of India: all Greek visa applications lodged in India, including at the GVCW centres outside New Delhi, are assessed by the Consular Office in New Delhi (which also receives applications from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh).

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
2. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment as described on the embassy's official page.
3. **Submit your application** — Submit at a listed location: New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place), Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin and others listed below.
4. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
5. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
6. **Track your application** — Track the application status as described on the official pages.

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Greek consulates in India (2025):** 33.2% — 13,526 visas not issued; 41,009 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Greek consulates in India (2024):** 31.5% — 12,973 visas not issued; 41,418 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Recent rule changes

- **2025-10-12:** The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) started progressive operations at Schengen external borders, registering short-stay visitors' fingerprints, facial image and entry/exit; it became fully operational on 10 April 2026, replacing passport stamping. — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en
- **2025-09-30:** Employment national (D) visa applications can be lodged at GVCW without prior approval from the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi, but the Embassy must already have received the applicant's employment papers or it will reject the application. — https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/news/new-instructions-for-employment-national-type-d-visa-applications

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is the Greece visa fee for Indian citizens?

Schengen short-stay visa (type C): tourism, business, visiting family or friends and other short-stay purposes: EUR 90 / INR 9,810; Schengen short-stay visa: fee-exempt applicants: Free; Study visa (national D): EUR 90 / INR 9,810. 7 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: GVCW (Global Visa Center World) service fee: EUR 30 per application, inclusive of taxes, payable in INR at the daily ECB EUR/INR rate on top of the visa fee. Optional extras (INR, incl. 18% GST): courier return of passport 700, SMS updates 250, Premium Lounge 2,500, Saturday 'Prime Time' submission 3,000, form-filling help 1,750, Saturday passport collection 400, printouts 30 per page, photocopies 5-20. Online appointment booking is free. As published by GVCW, October 2026..

### 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 12 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, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place), Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, Puducherry, Pune.

### Can Indians get a Greece visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Indian nationals are on the EU list of nationalities that must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders, so the Greek (Schengen or national) visa must be obtained before travel through a GVCW centre or the Embassy in New Delhi. eVisa — Not available: Greece has no eVisa for Indians. The application 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. Visa-free entry — Not available: Indian passport holders need a visa for Greece and the rest of the Schengen area (Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806).

### What photo size is required for a Greece visa?

Size: 3.5 cm x 4 cm (Schengen and national visa applicants, per GVCW); the Embassy's seafarer page states 40 mm x 60 mm. Background: White (Embassy checklist); GVCW specifies a light, white or off-white background.

### Is travel medical insurance required for a Greece visa?

Yes. Schengen visa: travel medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, minimum cover EUR 30,000, including medical repatriation, urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment; for applications lodged in India the Embassy accepts only policies from specific (approved) Indian insurers. National D-type visa: insurance for at least the visa's duration covering medical repatriation, emergency medical care and/or hospitalisation; GVCW adds that it must start two months after the application date and cover 365, 270 or 180 days for a one-year, nine-month or six-month visa.

### 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 Study, work and family visas (long stay, national D) handled by GVCW India. 13 visa types are listed on this page.

## Sources

- [Embassy of Greece in New Delhi - Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - New Delhi Visa Application Center for Greece (GVCW)](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/new-delhi-visa-application-center-for-greece.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - Important Notice for Visa Applicants GVCW](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/important-notice-for-visa-applicants-gvcw.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - Processing time of applications for Schengen Visa](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/processing-time-of-applications-for-schengen-visa.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - Application Form](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/application-form.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - National Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/national-visas.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - Update regarding Medical Examination for National Visa](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/update-regarding-medical-examination-for-national-visa.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece - Procedure of issuance of Schengen visas for seafarers](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/procedure-of-issuance-of-schengen-visas-for-seafarers.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece in New Delhi - Contact](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/about-us/contact.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs - National Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/en/services/national-visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Hellenic MFA - General supporting documents and procedure for granting national D type visas](https://www.mfa.gr/media/2025/08/General-Supporting-Documents-procedure-for-Granting-National-D-type-visas.docx) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India (Greece's external service provider) - Visa info: Tourism (fees, service fee, photo, insurance)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/visa-info-tourism) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Visa info: Visiting family or friends (fees)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/visa-info-visiting-family-or-friends) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Long-term national D visa (family reunification, employment, study, digital nomads; fees)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/long-term-national-d-visa) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Optional services and prices](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/efficient-and-customised-services-designed-for-you) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Visa Application Centres](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/choose-your-vac) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - GVCW is the exclusive external service provider of the Greek consular authorities in India (19 June 2025)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/news/gvcw-is-the-exclusive-external-service-provider-of-the-greek-consular-authorities-in-india) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - New instructions for employment national type D visa applications (30 September 2025)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/news/new-instructions-for-employment-national-type-d-visa-applications) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Embassy of Greece New Delhi - Schengen visa document checklist 2026 (hosted by GVCW)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/sites/default/files/paragraph/files/notice_from_the_embassy_of_greece_2026_1.pdf) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Checklist: employment visa (seasonal and dependent employment)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/sites/default/files/paragraph/files/checklist_employment-visa-dependent_092026.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Verification procedure fees for family reunion](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/sites/default/files/paragraph/files/india_verification_fees_final.v2_1.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Entry/Exit System (EES)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/smart-borders/entry-exit-system_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Visa policy](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (Annex I: nationalities requiring a visa)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2020-05/regulation-2018-1806.pdf) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2024)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Short-stay visas issued by Schengen countries (statistics)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Schedule appointment](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/schedule-appointment) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Track your application](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/what-is-the-status-of-my-visa-application) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Passport collection and refusal letters](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/my-passport-is-ready-how-do-i-collect-it) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - FAQ (appeals, reapplying, border checks)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/frequently-asked-questions) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [GVCW India - Temporary suspension of walk-in applications (12 Oct 2026)](https://in-gr.gvcworld.eu/en/news/important-notice-temporary-suspension-of-walk-in-applications-at-visa-application-centres-in) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Reference amounts required for crossing the external border (8 June 2026)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/9bf9a98f-3bd1-4e14-9b39-c9087a08a32f_en?filename=Reference_amounts_table.pdf) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [EU Delegation to India - More favourable Schengen visa rules for Indians (visa cascade, 18 April 2024)](https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/india/european-union-adopts-more-favourable-schengen-visa-rules-indians_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- VFS Global does not handle Greece from India: the Embassy links to GVCW (in-gr.gvcworld.eu), which states it is the exclusive external service provider
- GVCW EUR 30 service fee: INR amount not published (calculated daily at the ECB rate)
- GVCW notes that applicants at regional VACs pay a service charge that includes two-way courier to New Delhi; the amount is not published
- Employment visa fee 'type A' (EUR 180) vs 'type B' (EUR 75): GVCW does not define which employment categories each applies to
- Seasonal worker (E.5) and trainee (H.4) visa fees and trainee-specific document checklists: not published by the Embassy, MFA or GVCW
- Digital nomad rules (EUR 3,500/month) come from GVCW, whose page cites Law 4251/2014 (category B.16); MFA now uses category Z.1 under Law 5038/2023 and links only to a non-government site, so the threshold was not re-confirmed on a Greek ministry page
- Schengen processing extension: Embassy page says up to 45 calendar days, GVCW says up to 45 working days
- Most Embassy visa pages were last updated 2012-2022
- Greece golden visa / residence by investment: the only official page found (migration.gov.gr) cites the older Law 4251/2014 thresholds, so no investment amount was added
- GVCW's own FAQ gives Schengen decisions as 15 calendar days extendable to 30 or 60 days, unlike the Embassy page (15 working days, up to 45 calendar days); the Embassy figure is kept

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