Visa applicants must present the following documents:
– Passport (or travel document accepted by the Schengen countries) The passport must be valid for a period of at least three (3) months beyond the last day of stay in Schengen countries.
– Green card (or long-term U.S.A. visa)
– Round trip airline ticket (or itinerary with dates and flight numbers when applying for the visa. When the visa is granted the applicant must show the original ticket. If traveling with an organized tour, a letter from the travel agency stating that the applicant is a member of the group and the itinerary of the tour.)
– Financial guarantee such as : recent bank statements of checking or savings account showing adequate amounts or last months paystubs or travelers checks (approx. $100 per day)
– An Application Form clearly filled in and signed. (Applicants should appear in person otherwise they should have their signature on the application form notarized.) You can download a printable version of the Application Form here
-One recent photograph (passport size)
– Fees (please call the Consulate at (310) 826-5555 )
The Consulate General of Greece, after evaluating the above mentioned submitted documents, reserves the right to request additional documents such as:
– Lodging information in Schengen countries (hotel reservations or hotel vouchers or rental of vacational home. In case the applicant is a guest of a relative or a friend residing in Greece a letter of the host with his/her full name and address has to be presented stamped at a Greek Police Station)
– Employment Proof a letter from the employer stating that the applicant is currently employed and the duration of his vacation , or, if the applicant is a student
– Letter from school/college/university confirming attendance
– If the applicant is under 18 years old :
If traveling alone a notarized authorization from both parents is necessary.
If traveling with one parent a notarized authorization from the other parent is necessary.
If only one parent has the legal and full custody of the minor the court documents stating so must be presented– If the applicant wishes to go on a business trip a letter from his/her employer containing information on the purpose of the trip must be presented. If the applicant is invited to a Congress the invitation must be presented.
Find more information directly at:
Greece Embassy
Source & Copyright: The source of the above visa and immigration information and copyright owner/s is the:
Country : Greece
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs Greece in the World – URL: www.mfa.gr
– Embassy of Greece Washington, DC – URL: www.greekembassy.org
