The Visa Experts

Document Checklist

Standard documents travelers typically need for a short tourist, business, or family trip to Greece. Select your nationality below for a personalized checklist, including your specific visa fee where one is on file.

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General guidance — not yet validated for this specific nationality, destination, and trip length.

  • Valid passport
    Passport validity required for Greece: 3 months longer than the duration of stay. See the full passport requirements guide.
  • Completed application form
    Signed and printed, matching the details on your appointment confirmation.
  • Proof of funds
    Bank statements or other evidence you can cover your trip. See the proof of financial means guide for what's typically accepted.
  • Flight itinerary (round-trip)
    A round-trip reservation covering your full stay — see the booking option below.
  • Hotel reservation (full stay)
    A reservation covering every night of your trip — see the booking option below.
  • Travel insurance
    Schengen applications require €30,000 in medical coverage, valid across the whole Schengen area for your full stay. See the travel insurance requirements guide.
  • Biometric photo
    Standard Schengen spec: 35×45mm, taken within the last 6 months, plain light background. See the visa photo requirements guide.
  • Invitation letter or proof of business relationship, if applicable
    Common additional requirement for business travel — check with the consulate whether it applies to your trip.
  • Invitation letter from your host, plus their residence permit or ID copy, if applicable
    Common additional requirement for family visits — check with the consulate whether it applies to your trip.
  • Visa fee
    On file: USD 0. Visa-free up to 90 days per any 180-day period, shared across all 29 Schengen countries combined, not per-country. ETIAS is not yet required as of September 2026 -- launch has been pushed to 2027. Confirm the current fee with the consulate before applying. Fees can vary by nationality — select yours above for a more specific figure where one is on file.

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General guidance for Greece, compiled from official consular sources, last verified July 30, 2026. Always verify specifics with the consulate handling your application.

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Population: 10,423,054


Total Land Area: 128,900 km2


Population/km2: 80.86


Official Visa Info: Ministry of Foreign Affairs