Paperwork

• Visa application form duly filled out and signed by the applicant, a valid passport and a green card.
• One recent passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Proof of availability of sufficient funds to support the stay in Greece
• Destination in Greece and references, if available
• Money order, certified check or cash payable to the consulate of Greece for the visa processing.
• Letter of reference from employer.

NOTE: The consulate reserves the right to ask for further documentation, in addition to the above mentioned.

Procedures

Issue Passport & Visa before travelling to Greece

The applicant must appear in person for an interview at the consulate nearest to his/her place of residence. In case the applicant is unable to appear in person he/she should contact the consulate for instructions.

Greek embassies can provide assistance to travelers and are the best places to contact for the most recent information.

Greek embassies have a list of other nationalities allowed in without a visa. The list changes, but includes nationals of the European principalities of Monaco and San Marino and most South American countries. Those not on the list, such as South Africans, needs a visa.

For an updated list of these nationalities, contact your nearest Greek embassy.

Take note that Greece will refuse entry to Somalian nationals with passports issued after January 1991 and holders of Yugoslav passports with a 'Macedonia' renewal stamp.

Greek embassies can provide assistance to travelers and are usually the best places to contact for the most recent information.