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Greece visas

Greece business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Eligible travellers can visit without a visa; others need a Schengen visa.

Ways to get a Greece business visa

  1. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for business. Kosovo is also included.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  2. Short-stay Schengen visa for business

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a short-stay visa can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.
    Valid for
    Usually the planned trip for new applicants; up to five years for some visas.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    €90 standard, with applicable reductions or exemptions. An application centre may charge up to €120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.
    1. Apply to the embassy or consulate of your main destination.
    2. Submit your application no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend in person for a first application and provide the required supporting documents and any required fingerprints and digital photograph.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for an exemption need a short-stay Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa. Freedom of movement and qualifying existing visas or residence permits also provide exemptions.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Greece's embassy or consulate if Greece is your main destination.
  2. Submit your application no more than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for a first application and provide supporting documents and any required fingerprints and digital photograph.

What to bring

  • A recognised travel document.
  • Supporting documents for your visit.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • The short-stay allowance is shared across the Schengen Area.
  • Visa-free visitors must explain their visit and have enough money for their stay and onward or return journey.
  • Frequent travellers may qualify for a multiple-entry visa with longer validity.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Greece?

Business visitors who do not qualify for an exemption need a short-stay Schengen visa. Citizens of the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can make short business visits without a visa. Freedom of movement and qualifying existing visas or residence permits also provide exemptions.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Greece?

There are 2 options: Visa-free business visit (no visa at all); Short-stay Schengen visa for business (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Greece without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for business. Kosovo is also included.

How long can I stay on a Greece business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Greece business visa cost?

€90 standard; qualifying reductions and exemptions apply. An application centre may charge up to €120 extra.

How long does a Greece business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; appointment delays can occur.

How long is a Greece business visa valid?

Usually the planned trip for new applicants; up to five years for some visas. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Greece business visa?

A recognised travel document.; Supporting documents for your visit.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Greece business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Greece's embassy or consulate if Greece is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit your application no more than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for a first application and provide supporting documents and any required fingerprints and digital photograph.

What rules do I have to follow on a Greece business visa?

The short-stay allowance is shared across the Schengen Area. Visa-free visitors must explain their visit and have enough money for their stay and onward or return journey.

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