How To Get Greek Visa In Turkey ?

Important Information

Greece is a country located in the Schengen region and you need to get a Schengen visa for your trips up to 90 days. There is also a "national visa" application for more than 90 days.

The visa you apply for depends on the purpose of your visit, the number of your entries and your passport type. Diplomatic (Black), Service (Gray) and Special (Green) Passport holders can enter Greece without a visa for up to 90 days. Normal Passport holders must obtain a visa.

It is recommended that you apply for visa at least 15 days before your arranged trip to Greece. You can apply for a visa either by yourself or through a company, specialised in this field.

Greece has four consulates in Turkey, Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Edirne. Click on the city nearest to you to find out which appointment number, office hours and residence area you are entitled to.

The visa applicant will be notified within 15 days of the application date. This may extend to 30 days for exceptional and special circumstances. The Consulate will provide information about this at the time of application.

 

Documents Required for Visa Application:

  1. Completed and signed visa application form (can be filled in Turkish, English and Greek)
  2. 1 biometric photo taken in the last 6 months and complying with ICAO standards
  3. Passport and photocopy with at least two blank pages. Your passport shound't expire for at least 3 months afterthan the end of your travel period, and if you have multiple travel plans, your end date must be covered.
  4. Finger print. If a visa applicant has not registered in VIS (Visa Information System) within 59 months, a fingerprint will be obtained.
  5. Photocopy of identity card
  6. Visa fee is 60 € (can be paid as 204 TL as exchange rate is fixed)
  7. Supporting documents:
  • Trip description - Round trip ticket reservations
  • Location of accomodation - hotel reservations
  • Invitations, documents showing your income sources (signed and stamped salary records for the last 3 months, bank account movements, bank account documents, regular income records, etc.)
  •  travel health insurance in the Schengen area (with a warrant of 30.000 €)

 

More information fo the applicant:

If you are employee: In addition to those described required documents

  • Written and signed letter signed by the company on a letterhead letter, signed with a wet signature, indicating the start date of the job, the salary, the duration of the leave,
  • SGK entry notice and service document(can be obtained from e-government with bar code or wet signed by SGK)
  • Your assets in Turkey and Europe and photocopies of title deeds,
  • Photocopy of the Trade Registry Gazette
  • Copy of Tax Board
  • Copy of signature circulars

The activity document of the last 3 months can be e-signed by the chamber of commerce website.
If the employee is a public employee (civil servant), the official institution's identity card and photocopy

In the case of a self-employed person, an original document signed with a wet signature from the affiliated institution is also required.

If the person travels to Greece, he must present the tour program.

If the applicant is a farmer: In addition to what is described other required documents

  • Farmer's certificate issued by the farming chamber
  • Documents proving the assets in Turkey and Europe and title deed photocopies


If the applicant is a company owner: In addition to those described other required documents

  • Petition written on company letterhead (original copy)
  • Documents proving the assets in Turkey and Europe and title deed photocopies
  • Photocopy of the Trade Registry Gazette
  • Copy of Tax Board
  • Copy of signature circulars
  • Activity documents of the last 3 months can be obtained by e-signatures from the chamber of commerce website.

If the applicant is retired: In addition to those described other required documents

  • Retirement certificate
  • Documents proving the assets in Turkey and Europe and title deed photocopies


If the applicant is a student: In addition to the documents required for visa application

  • Supporting documents of family members the applicant lives on
  • Documents proving the assets of family members living in Turkey and Europe and photocopies of title deeds
  • All of the documentation required for a visa based on the working status of family members the applicant lives on
  • Student's certificate (if the applicant wants to travel during school time, permission from school is required)


Ifthe applicant is under the age of 18 / not a minor: In addition to the documents required for visa application

  • Supporting documents of family members the applicant lives on
  • Documents proving the assets of family members living in Turkey and Europe and photocopies of title deeds
  • All of the documentation required for a visa based on the working status of family members the applicant lives on
  • If the child travels alone or with a single parent, a legal versus notarized consent from both parents
  • If the child is traveling with both parents or legal guardian, the application must be made with both parents or with the legal guardian. The application form for the child must be signed in the presence of a witness from the staff in charge. Otherwise, a notarized consent must be presented.
  • Judgment of the court showing the custody of the child for divorced couples
  • If the applicant is a student, a student certificateis required (if the applicant wants to travel during the school period, a permission from school is needed)

Children under the age of 12 do not need to come to the application center as long as the above conditions are met.

If the applicant is a housewife: In addition to the documents other required documents for visa application

  • Documents of person the applicant lives on
  • Marriage certificate

These documents need to be collected in order to obtain a tourist visa.

 

For family and friends visits :

  • An invitation letter from the person the applicant wishes to visit  (must have been certified by a Greek police station or PEP citizen service center)

Visa application for business purposes: the company in Greece must write an invitation letter on the letterhead paper, signed with wet signature

 

For drivers: In addition to all the documentation extra is required

 

  • The company letter of guarantee and a letter of guarantee issued by the International Transporters Association. if the company is a member of it.
  • Driver's national and international driver's license
  • List of company drivers
  • Export permit (C2 certificate)
  • B1 and B2 certificates for bus drivers
  • Company letter stating the driver's date of commencement, salary, the date of leave, the date of return, and his dutyy after his return
  • Written and signed letter on the letterhead of the EU member company to which the driver will go.

For sailors: In addition to all documentation extra is required

  • Sailor's certificate
  • Company written letter about the ship to be exhibited
  • Company documents related to the vessel to be exhibited


In addition to the documentation required for applying for a visa for educational purposes,

  • National invitation letter and guarantee letter
  • Internship, original and photocopy of invitation letter sent by university or institute to participate in research programs
  • Letter given by the Turkish National Agency or TUBITAK to support someone
  • Medical report from the state hospital with information to serve this purpose
  • Transcript and English proficiency certificate

 

In addition to the documentation required for visa application for cultural and conference purposes

  • Invitation sent for a signed contract or creative work by the event organizer
  • Invitation sent by the company organizing the event

In addition to the documentation required to apply for a visa application to participate in sporting events for athletes

  • Athlete license from the athlete club and the sports federation
  • Invitation to participate in the event sent by the sports club or sports federation
  • Accreditation document confirming participation in sporting event