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REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER GREECE
American Citizens do not need a visa when they travel to Greece for business or for personal travel. The stay in the Schengen area should not exceed 90 days in a 6 month period. Please note that the American visitor will need to present a valid American passport (valid three months beyond intended stay), proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket.
THE SCHENGEN VISA
The Schengen visa is valid for the following 24 European countries: Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. A Schengen visa issued by an Embassy or Consulate of the above countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
Visas issued before or on December 20, 2007 by the new Schengen States (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, The Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia and Malta) are only valid for these 9 new Schengen countries, not for the whole Schengen area.
VISA
REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS TO ENTER GREECE
Your Passport
must have at least three months validity remaining beyond the stay in Greece. All visa applicants must appear in person in order to submit their application at least two weeks prior to their trip.
Tourist
or Business Visa
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Submit
your Passport,
must have three months validity remaining beyond the stay
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1
Recent Passport-Type Photograph
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Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) or valid visa to the U.S. (except B1/B2)
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1
recent passport-type photograph
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Proof
of sufficient funds (Bank and Credit Card statements for the last three months).
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Evidence of health insurance coverage valid for the Schengen States of at least $40,000 (U.S.)
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Hotel reservations or proof of participation in group travel. If you are invited by a friend or family member you have to submit: a letter of invitation, that is an affidavit signed by the friend or family member who is inviting you and notarized by the appropriate Authorities of the country in question, concerning your lodging. If you are travelling on business you must submit business references.
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Destination
in Greece and references, if available.
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Letter
of reference from employer stating your position in the Company and salary. If you own your own company, a letter from your bank stating the Company is in good standing.
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The Consulate requires to see originals of the documents above. The applicant must also provide one set of photocopies of the originals
Notice Regarding Visa For
Schengen States:
- Austria, Belgium, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. As of 01 June 2001, travelers to Europe on business
or tourism purposes may receive a visa for a short stay of one
to ninety days, valid for all of the above-mentioned countries.
A Schengen visa issued by an embassy or consulate of the above
countries allows the holder to travel freely in all of these countries.
- If you intend to visit only one Schengen country,
you must apply through the embassy or consulate of that particular
country.
- If you intend to visit several Schengen countries,
you must apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate of
the country which is your main destination.
- If you intend to visit several countries but
do not have a main destination, you should apply for a visa at
the embassy or consulate of the country which is your first port
of entry.
- If you do not need a visa for the Schengen country
which is your main destination or first point of entry, please
note that you may require a visa for other Schengen countries
you wish to visit. You should then apply through the embassy or
consulate of the first country which does require a visa.
REGISTER YOUR TRIP:
The U.S. Department of State encourages all American travelers to register with their local Embassy or Consulate when arriving in a foreign country. Registration helps the Embassy to provide important services for American citizens residing or traveling abroad. Some of these services include:
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Locating individuals in cases of family or personal emergencies,
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Relaying important travel and safety information about the region,
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Arranging evacuation transportation in cases of natural disaster or civil unrest,
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Issuing replacement passports when originals are lost, and
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A number of other administrative services relating to personal documentation.
Without the information provided through registration, the Embassy is severely hindered in its ability to provide these services. Many of these services involve emergency situations and time constraints, therefore failure to register will almost certainly lead to delays at moments when you can least afford them.
INFORMATION
AND FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
REVISED 12/2007
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