| Document / Requirement |
Details |
| Passport |
Original Passport with validity of minimum three months (from the date of return) and two blank pages for visa stamp.
- Photocopies of valid US, UK and previous Schengen Visa.
Please Note:
- Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy.
- Handwritten passports will not be accepted.
- Observation on the passport needs to be checked with The Embassy / VFS prior to the submission of application.
- Attach all your old passports (if any).
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| Greece Visa Application Form |
One visa application form duly filled and signed on column 37 and 38.
The following forms also need to be duly filled, signed and submitted:
- Health Policy Declaration Form.
- Disclaimer Form.
Please Note:
- Applicant mobile number should be mentioned in visa form as Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing.
- The form must be printed back-to-back.
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| Photo Specification |
Two recent passport size coloured photographs with matt or semi matt finish. Photo should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70%-80% of the photograph, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 40mm).
Please Note: Photograph should not be more than 6 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas. |
| Covering Letter |
Covering Letter from the applicant on the business letter head stating applicant's name, designation, passport number, purpose and duration of visit. The letter should be addressed to:
The Visa Officer, Embassy of Greece, New Delhi.
Note: If Applicant is going to attend a Marriage, than the Marriage Invitation Card is required. |
| Sponsor |
The sponsor has to furnish the following documents:
- Formal Obligation Letter or Sponsorship Letter (authorized by Police Station). Sponsorship letter must be original.
- Family status certificate issued by The Embassy of India, Athens mentioning the details of the invitee. The certificate should not be older than six (06) months.
- Passport photocopy (recent & cancelled) of all the pages of the Sponsor.
- Bank Statement of the Sponsor from Greece for the last six (06) months.
- Income Tax Returns of the Sponsor from Greece for the last three (03) years.
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| Airline Reservation |
Ticket Itinerary |
| Proof of Accommodation |
Hotel Confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area.
Please Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Greece, GTA bookings will not be accepted. |
| Medical |
Original Medical travel Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros.
Please Note: Insurance has to be done by the Authorized Insurance Companies. |
| Financials |
- Personal ITR for the last 3 yrs.
- Salary slips for the last six months.
- Original Bank Statement for last six months with Bank Seal and Sign. Bank statement should be on A4 Size Paper.
- Copy of PAN card.
- Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler's Cheque.
Please Note: Internet Bank Statement will not be accepted. Only Bank Statement with name of the bank, branch address, contact number, applicant's & company's name, address, account number would be accepted. |
| Proof of Occupation |
Original No-Objection Letter from the Employer specifying the Employment Status and salary. |
| In Case of Minor |
- No-objection affidavit from both parents authorized by Notary Public.
- Photocopy of passports of both parents.
- If accompanied by one of the parent than No-Objection Affidavit from the other parent authorized by Notary Public.
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| If Married and Travelling with Spouse |
Copy of Marriage Certificate may be required by the Embassy. |
| Authorization Letter |
Applicant will have to submit an authorization letter authorizing Insight Visa Consultancy India to submit and collect documents. |
| New Procedure for Schengen Visa Applications |
With immediate effect, Indian citizens travelling to Schengen countries for short-term (max 90 days in 180 days) will have to visit VFS visa application centre personally to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph).
For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS.
Services:
- Arrange appointment for biometrics at VFS centres as per applicants' convenience.
- Offer expert guidance on the documentation for the relevant visa application.
- Provide ‘Meet & Assist’ service at VFS centres by our Schengen specialists (24x7).
- Assist in visa fee payments (Online, Demand Draft, Cash).
Exemptions from biometrics |