# Greece visa for Indian citizens > 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. Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/greece Sources checked on: 2026-10-10 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. ## Visa fees 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. ## 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 ## 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 ## Travel medical insurance **Required:** 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. ## 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 ## Visa categories ### 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 in India - New Delhi (Global Visa Center World, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place) ## 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, Concourse Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place). 4. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it. ## Frequently asked questions ### 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 - [Embassy of Greece in New Delhi - Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [Embassy of Greece - Application Form](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/application-form.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [Embassy of Greece - National Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad/en/india-en/visas/national-visas.html) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 - [Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs - National Visas](https://www.mfa.gr/en/services/national-visas/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10 - [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 2026-10-10 ### Notes on sources - VFS Global does not handle Greece from India: visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/grc returns 404; the external provider is GVCW (in-gr.gvcworld.eu), not used as a source per instructions - Schengen visa fee and GVCW service charge: not published on Embassy/MFA pages - Schengen short-stay sub-categories and document checklists (tourism, business, family visit): not published on Embassy/MFA pages - Application centre cities outside New Delhi: not listed on Embassy pages - Photo background/specs for regular Schengen applicants not published (40x60 mm stated only on seafarer page) - Embassy GVCW notice restricting accepted categories is pandemic-era and undated; current applicability unclear - Most Embassy visa pages were last updated 2012-2022 --- *Yatra For Fun Pvt Ltd — India Office, 745, Koyal Vihar, Sector 52, Gurugram, Haryana 122003. 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