Depending on the purpose of your travel to Greece, there are different types of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Greece Schengen Visa, accordingly.
You can apply for the Greek Schengen Visa since 2000 when Greece as a Member of the European Union, also became a member state of the Schengen Area.
General required documents for a Greece Visa Application:
Firstly, download the application form, fill it completely and with sincerity. You can also fill the Greece Schengen Visa application form electronically and then print a hard-copy.
2 photos must be attached; the photo should be of passport format – a recent whole-face capture with a light background. Learn more about photo requirements and specifications for a Greece Visa.
Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date – are required. Your passport must have at least two blank pages.
Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Greece and the entire Schengen area
A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Greece and itinerary
Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, ration card if applicable)
Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Greece
Hotel Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Greece. Find and Book Cheap Hotels in Greece!
Means of subsistence – Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Greece.
Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Greece
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Greek Visa.
A duly completed visa application form
2 passport-size photographs
Your passport and copies of your previous visas – valid for at least 3 months beyond return date. Your passport must also have at least two blank pages.
Travel insurance confirmation of a minimum 30,000 € coverage within Greece and the entire Schengen area.
A cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Greece and itinerary.
Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, death certificate of spouse, if applicable).
Flight Itinerary with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Greece.
Hotel Reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Greece.
Means of subsistence – proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Greece.
How long does it take to get a Greece visa?
The minimum processing time for a Greece Long-stay visa application is 6 days. On the other hand, the maximum the processing of your visa can take is up to three months.