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"name": "What is the difference between a short-term and long-term Greece visa?",
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"text": "A short-term Greece visa, also called a Schengen visa (Type C), allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. It is typically issued for tourism, short business trips, or family visits. Depending on your travel needs, it may be granted as single, double, or multiple entry. In contrast, a long-term Greece visa (Type D), also known as a national visa, is intended for stays longer than 90 days. It is suitable for purposes like study, work, or family reunification and often serves as the pathway to obtaining a Greek residence permit."
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"name": "How do I complete the application form?",
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"text": "To apply for a Greece visa, you must complete the official application form, available through consulates, embassies, or accredited visa centres.
Here is a step-by-step guide to help you with your Greece visa application form:
Choose the correct visa type (short-term Schengen visa or long-term national visa) based on your travel purpose
Obtain the official application form through the Greek consulate, embassy, or accredited visa centre
Fill in personal details, travel information, and financial background carefully and accuratel
Print and sign the completed form before submission
Book an appointment at the nearest Greek consulate or visa application centre
Attend your appointment to provide biometrics and pay the visa application fee
Submit all required supporting documents as per the visa checklist
Review your application thoroughly before final submission to avoid errors"
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"name": "What documents are required for a Greece visa?",
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"text": "To apply for a Greece visa, applicants must provide documents to prove their eligibility and genuine travel intent. The list of documents for a Greece visa is given below:
Valid passport with at least two blank pages and three months’ validity beyond departure
Completed and signed Greece visa application form
Two recent passport-sized photographs (meeting official specifications)
Travel insurance covering a minimum of €30,000 for medical emergencies across the Schengen Area
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, rental agreement, or host invitation)
Confirmed round-trip flight reservations or travel itinerary
Evidence of sufficient funds (bank statements, payslips, sponsorship letter)
Proof of ties to home country (employment letters, property ownership, family records)"
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"name": "How long does it take to process a Greece visa?",
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"text": "The processing time for a short-term Greece Schengen visa is generally around 15 calendar days from the date of submission, provided all required documents are complete. However, this period can extend up to 30–45 days during peak travel seasons, when applications require additional checks, or if further clarification is needed. Long-term national visas may take longer, depending on the purpose, such as work, study, or family reunification. To avoid last-minute complications, it is recommended that you apply at least three weeks before your planned trip, though earlier applications provide more flexibility in case of delays."
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"name": "What should I do if my Greece visa application is refused?",
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"text": "If your visa is refused, the consulate will explain why. You should carefully review the reasons and take corrective action before reapplying.
Some of the steps you can take in a situation like this are as follows:
Review the refusal notice to understand the exact reasons for rejection
Strengthen your financial evidence (e.g., updated bank statements, payslips)
Provide clearer proof of your travel purpose (e.g., detailed itineraries, invitation letters)
Submit additional documents showing stronger ties to your home country (employment, property, family)
Reapply with corrected and complete documentation
In certain cases, check if you are eligible to appeal the decision"
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