Visa guide · added October 2026

Greece Visa Guide

Greece is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Applications in India are submitted through Global Visa Center World (GVCW), the exclusive service provider for the Greek consular authorities.

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Visa facts checked against official sources on 6 October 2026

Do Indians need a visa for Greece?

Greece is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Applications in India are submitted through Global Visa Center World (GVCW), the exclusive service provider for the Greek consular authorities.

Greece visa options for Indians

OptionWho it is forStay and validityOfficial fee
Schengen short-stay visaTourism, business and family visitsUp to 90 days in any 180-day period€90, the standard Schengen fee

Greece visa fees

OptionOfficial fee
Schengen short-stay visa€90, the standard Schengen fee

€90 is the standard Schengen fee for adults. GVCW charges a service fee of €30 per application, payable in Indian rupees, on top of the visa fee.

Documents required

Official sources do not give a full list for every case; these are the documents applicants are normally asked for. Confirm the exact list when you apply.

  • Completed Schengen visa application form with photograph
  • Passport valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area, issued within the previous 10 years
  • Travel medical insurance covering the Schengen Area
  • Flight reservation and proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds and of your employment or studies
  • Supporting documents for the purpose of your trip

How to apply

1

Book an appointment at a GVCW visa application centre in India.

2

Submit your application and documents and pay the visa fee and service fee.

3

Apply no more than 6 months before your trip, and no later than 15 working days before departure.

4

Track your application through GVCW and collect your passport when it is returned.

Processing time

Up to 15 days from the day the Embassy receives an admissible application; this can be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days. Allow 5 days for transfer to the Embassy from New Delhi and 6 to 8 days from elsewhere in India.

Frequently asked questions

Greece is in the Schengen Area, so Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa. Applications in India are submitted through Global Visa Center World (GVCW), the exclusive service provider for the Greek consular authorities.

Schengen short-stay visa: €90, the standard Schengen fee. €90 is the standard Schengen fee for adults. GVCW charges a service fee of €30 per application, payable in Indian rupees, on top of the visa fee.

Up to 15 days from the day the Embassy receives an admissible application; this can be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days. Allow 5 days for transfer to the Embassy from New Delhi and 6 to 8 days from elsewhere in India.

Book an appointment at a GVCW visa application centre in India. Submit your application and documents and pay the visa fee and service fee. Apply no more than 6 months before your trip, and no later than 15 working days before departure. Track your application through GVCW and collect your passport when it is returned.

From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.

Official sources

The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.

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