Types of Greek Visas for German Nationals and Permanent Residents in Germany.
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There are various type of Greek visas are available for you to apply. The type of Greek visa you will need to apply depends on the purpose, length of your trip and the frequency of trips you will be taking to Greece. If you require information such as Greek consulate contact details , visa forms for Greece, and other travel information please use the dropdown menu, below.
- Greek tourist visa for German nationals and permanent residents in Germany is issued for a short period of leisure travel in Greece and no business activities permitted with the short term tourist visa for Greece.
- Greek visitor visa for German nationals and permanent residents in Germany is issued for a short period of travel to visit friends and family in Greece and no business activities are permitted.
- Greek business visa for German citizens and permanent residents in Germany is issued for participating in short-term business activity in Greece.
- Greek transit visa for German nationals and permanent residents in Germany is issued and is generally valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through a port in Greece to a third destination.
General Documnets Required to Apply for a Greek Visa for German Nationals and Permant Residents in Germany
The below items are generally required to apply for any type of Greek visas in Germany:
- Fully completed Visa Application Form and essential declaration
- Passport size photographs
- Valid national passport
There are other types of Greek visas such as student visas, temporary worker visas, parent visas, spousal visas or partner visas for German nationals which are available to apply. Please contact the Greek Embassy in Berlin or the nearest Greek consulate accredited to Germany for more information.
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Greek Entry Visa Types Available for German Nationals and Permanent Residents in Germany
Single Entry visa for Greek: A single-entry visa allows its holder to enter Greek only once, within the given period of time, as mentioned in the visa sticker affixed to their passport. Once the visa holder exits the territory of Greek or visa region associated with Greek, he or she can no longer go back, even if they have not spend in Greek the number of days as permitted by the Greek embassy that issued them the visa.
Double Entry visa for Greek: In general, a double-entry visa applies the same way as the single-entry visa explained above. The sole difference between a single-entry and a double-entry visa is that the second gives you the chance to go once more back to Greek
Multiple Entry visa for Greek: This type of visa allows the holder of the visa to enter Greek mutiple times with visa validity period.
What Are The Steps to Apply for an Greek Visa for German Nationals?
To apply for an Greek visa in Germany, then follow the steps given below:
- Check if you need to apply for a Greek Visa.
- Know when is the right time to apply for your Greece visa!
- Figure out what type of Greek visa you will need.
- Find out where you should lodge your Greek visa application.
- Fill in the right Greek visa form.
- Collect the documents required for Greek visa.
- Make a visa appointment and attend the visa interview.
- Submit your biometrics.
- Pay the Greek visa fee.
Please Note: Please consult Greek consulate in Germany as visa regulations for Greece can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Greek visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Greece in Germany or their visa section.
What are the common questions asked by a Greek visa officer?
Going for a visa interview at the Greek consulate in Berlin? The visa officer at the Greek consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.
Typical questions asked at the Greek visa interview include:
- What is your purpose of your trip to Greece?
- Do you know anyone living in Greece?
- What is your current occupation? How long have you been in your current occupation?
- If you are a student, when will the studies finish?
- How will you support yourself whilst in Greece?
- Have you ever travelled to other countries?
- Who will pay for your trip to Greece?
- What are your plans when you return from your trip from Greece?
- What will you do if your Greek visa application is rejected?
What are the usual reasons for getting your Greek visa denied?
Common reasons why your Greek visa application got rejected include:
- Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Greece and you must provide documents to show that you can.
- Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Greece and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Greece.
- The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Greece and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
- No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.