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India passport holders: Single entry for Greece. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Greece also has Golden Visa investor program (EUR 250K-500K) — popular among wealthy Indian investors as EU residency route.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Greek National D (>90 days): Work, Study, Family, Golden Visa (EUR 250K-500K real estate — POPULAR Indian investor route), Digital Nomad Visa (EUR 3,500/month income).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's notarized invitation; Bank statement (3-6 months); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Greece also has Golden Visa investor program (EUR 250K-500K) — popular among wealthy Indian investors as EU residency route.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Insufficient funds; (2) Weak ties to India; (3) Greek islands seen as cheap Schengen entry — onward movement suspicion; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Asylum-claim history in Greece (large refugee flows); (6) Inadequate insurance; (7) Golden Visa application abuse — tourists trying to convert to residency flagged.
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