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Greece Tourist Visa

A short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and holidays in Greece — up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  • ProcessingUsually about 15 working days from submission
  • Visa categoryTourist Visa
  • Your guideOne consultant
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Greece Tourist Visa — overview

The Greece Tourist Visa is a short-stay Schengen visa (Type C) for tourism and holidays, valid for stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

Applications from India are submitted through VFS Global and decided by the Greece embassy. Schengen-wide travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 is mandatory, and the application turns on a clear travel plan, sound finances and genuine ties to India.

Lifeset Overseas builds the file to the embassy checklist so nothing is missing and the trip's purpose is clear.

8 items

Documents you need

  • Schengen application form

    Completely filled and signed by the applicant.

  • Valid passport

    Issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond your return, with 2 empty pages.

  • Photographs

    Two recent ICAO-standard colour photos on a white background, not older than 6 months.

  • Cover letter

    Stating the purpose and duration of travel, accompanying persons, and transport and accommodation details.

  • Transport & accommodation

    Proof of means of transport and itinerary, a round-trip flight reservation, and confirmed accommodation for the full stay.

  • Travel medical insurance

    Schengen-wide cover of at least EUR 30,000 for the entire trip.

  • Financial means

    Original bank statements for the last 3 months and income-tax returns for the last 2 assessment years.

  • Proof of occupation

    Employed: 3 months pay slips, employment contract and leave approval. Self-employed: company registration and GST. Retired: pension statements.

5 steps

How the process works

Typical processing: Usually about 15 working days from submission — may extend up to 45 calendar days. Apply at least 2-3 weeks before travel.

  1. Step 1

    Free eligibility review

    We assess your profile and build a document checklist matched to the embassy's requirements.

  2. Step 2

    Build the file & cover letter

    Every document — finances, bookings, insurance and the cover letter — is prepared and verified.

  3. Step 3

    Book the VFS Global appointment

    Applications in India are submitted through VFS Global — we schedule your slot.

  4. Step 4

    Submit & give biometrics

    You attend the VFS centre to submit the file and provide fingerprints and a photograph.

  5. Step 5

    Decision & passport return

    The embassy decides the application and your passport is returned through VFS.

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Costs & fees

Item

Amount

Schengen visa fee (adult)

EUR 45 for children aged 6-12; under 6 exempt. Payable in INR.

EUR 90

VFS Global service charge

Plus optional add-ons such as courier.

Confirmed at booking

Government and third-party fees change often — we confirm the exact current amounts for your case before you pay anything.

3 answers

Frequently asked questions

Q.How long can I stay on a tourist visa?
A short-stay Schengen visa allows up to 90 days within any 180-day period, across Greece and the wider Schengen Area.
Q.Is travel insurance mandatory?
Yes — Schengen-wide travel medical insurance with at least EUR 30,000 of cover, valid for the entire trip, is mandatory.
Q.How early should I apply?
You can apply up to 6 months before travel. Allow for the roughly 15-working-day processing time and apply at least 2-3 weeks ahead.

Why it matters

Going it alone vs filing with us

On your own

  • Guessing the document list — one missing or wrongly formatted paper triggers a refusal.
  • Generic cover letters copied from the internet that officers recognise and flag.
  • No read on peak rejection windows or what this visa post is strict about.
  • Government and VFS fees are non-refundable — money lost if you are refused.
  • A refusal stamp follows you and weakens every future visa application.

With Lifeset Overseas

  • An honest case assessment before you spend a rupee on government fees.
  • A file built to the embassy's exact checklist and in the exact order.
  • Weak finances, ties or purpose identified and fixed before submission.
  • Previously refused? We can rescue and rebuild the file.
  • 1,200+ approvals, handled by one licensed consultant end to end.

Refused before?

A refusal isn't the end

Refused applicants often win the second time — once the real reason is fixed. If a Greece visa has been refused, we:

  • Read the actual refusal letter and pinpoint the real gaps.
  • Advise whether to pull the officer's notes (CAIPS / GCMS) for the true reason.
  • Identify which part was weak — funds, employment, purpose or ties.
  • Tell you honestly whether to reapply now or strengthen the file first.
  • Rebuild a stronger application — same fixed fee, refusal or first try.
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Your next step

Ready to start your Greece Tourist Visa?

A visa file is won or lost on the small things — a mismatched date, a thin financial trail, a document formatted wrong. We go deep into your profile, build every document properly, and give you an honest verdict before you commit. If your case isn't ready, we'll tell you — and tell you exactly how to fix it.

  • Free, honest assessment

    We read your full profile and tell you straight whether your case is ready — before you pay anything.

  • Your file, built right

    Every document prepared, apostilled, translated and stress-tested the way the embassy expects.

  • One consultant, end to end

    The same person handles your case from the first call to the visa decision — no hand-offs.

  • We handle the process

    VFS appointment, biometrics, submission and follow-up — we manage the moving parts for you.

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