Visa Information
VISA TYPES
Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.
Attention - VFS Global Centers only accept appointments for short stay (C-Visa) applications. A national "D" visa allows you to enter Greece in order to apply for a residence permit and the application for the D-visa category is to be submitted directly at the Hellenic Embassy in Riyadh.
Schengen Visa Category C
Schengen Rule
The visa application has to be presented to the Embassy/Consulate of the country of main destination (determined by the purpose of the journey and the length of stay).
If your main destination cannot be ascertained, the Schengen state through which you first enter the territory of these countries is responsible for granting the visa.
Schengen Visa and Visa Code
In order to apply for a Schengen visa, the applicant needs to provide the documents as per the purpose of the trip. In individual cases, additional documents may be requested. Presentation of the documents does not automatically lead to the issuance of a visa and possession of a visa does not confer an automatic right of entry. There is no automatic entitlement or legal right to a Schengen visa. The ultimate decision regarding admission to the Schengen territory lies with the border authorities upon arrival. Visa can be applied for as early as 90 days before the expected date of departure.
The Visa Code standardizes the visa requirements, which must be examined by the mission in the course of the visa procedure. The respective mission makes a decision on the visa application at its own discretion, taking into account all the circumstances in any given individual case.
All visa applicants are advised to schedule an appointment and visit the Joint Visa Application Centre in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam to submit their applications, together with all necessary documents
Processing time for a visa may take up to 15 working days. Applicants are therefore requested to organise themselves accordingly taking into consideration possible waiting periods due to the online appointment system.
The purpose of the proposed visit may not be altered once the visa has been issued. This is also applicable after entering the Schengen territory.
Information on this website is subject to change, kindly check the information for updates before you apply.
Business/Conference/Trade Fair/Sports
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Overview
This visa allows a short stay, to people travelling for business purposes, such as business meetings/deals, conferences and events.
Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.
If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for issuing the visa will be:
- The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
- The Embassy of the country of first entry if the traveler is to stay the same amount of time in different Schengen countries
It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees 90 360 For each application Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Cape Verde
Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Serbia NOT holding biometric passports35 140 For each application Citizens of Gambia 120 480 For each application Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
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Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Download the checklist -
Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
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Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
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Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
Tourist/Visit Visa
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Overview
A tourist visa allows you to stay in the Schengen area for a short period
Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.
If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for issuing the visa will be:
- The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
- The Embassy of the country of first entry, if the traveler is to stay in different Schengen countries for the same amount of time.
It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees 90 360 For each application Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Cape Verde
Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Serbia NOT holding biometric passports35 140 For each application Citizens of Gambia 120 480 For each application Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
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Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Download the checklist 
Minor Consent Form -
Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
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Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
Visa for Spouse/Relatives of EU
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Overview
Applicant will have to provide evidence that he/she falls under this category, kindly refer to the information sheet of documents required
Visa applicants are requested to appear in person (All Ages) at the time of submission.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
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Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Download the checklist 
Minor Consent Form -
Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
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Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
Transit Visa
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Overview
Airport Transit visa allows you to wait for a connecting flight in the international area of the airport. This visa does not grant access to the Schengen area.
Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.
If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for issuing the visa will be:
- The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
- The Embassy of the country of first entry if.the traveler is to stay the same amount of time in different Schengen countries
It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience
Please Note:
You can apply for a transit visa from the Riyadh and Al-Khobar centers only. Not available in Jeddah Center
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees 90 360 For each application Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Cape Verde
Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Serbia NOT holding biometric passports35 140 For each application Citizens of Gambia 120 480 For each application Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
-
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Download the checklist -
Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
-
Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
Medical Treatment
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Overview
This visa applies to those looking to receive medical treatment in Greece
Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.
If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for the issuing the visa will be:
- The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
- The Embassy of the country of first entry if the traveler is to stay the same amount of time in different Schengen countries.
It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees 90 360 For each application Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Cape Verde
Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Serbia NOT holding biometric passports35 140 For each application Citizens of Gambia 120 480 For each application Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
-
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Download the checklist 
Minor Consent Form -
Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
-
Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
Cultural or Sports or Religious Events Visa
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Overview
This visa applies to those who are officially invited to visit Greece as members of a delegation.
Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.
If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for issuing the visa will be:
- The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
- The Embassy of the country of first entry if the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries.
It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees 90 360 For each application Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Cape Verde
Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Serbia NOT holding biometric passports35 140 For each application Citizens of Gambia 120 480 For each application Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
-
Documents Required
Travel insurance is mandatory for all Schengen countries. If you have not purchased, please click here.

Download the checklist 
Minor Consent Form -
Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
-
Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
-
Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
Study short Term Visa
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Overview
This visa applies to those travelling to Greece in order to go onboard to become a member of a vessel crew.
Incomplete, unclear or unsigned applications will not be accepted.
If the visit involves two or more Schengen countries, the Embassy responsible for issuing the visa will be:
- The Embassy of the country in which the traveler is going to stay the longest.
- The Embassy of the country of first entry if the traveler is to stay the same time in different Schengen countries.
It is advisable to plan your travel well in advance to avoid any inconvenience.
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Visa Fees
Charge Type Amount in Euros Amount in SAR Remarks Visa Fees 90 360 For each application Children below 12 years Free of charge Free of charge Free of charge Nationals from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Cape Verde
Citizens of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), the Republic of Moldova, Georgia, Ukraine, Montenegro and Serbia NOT holding biometric passports35 140 For each application Citizens of Gambia 120 480 For each application Service Fees 30 138 For each application (all applicable taxes included) Please note:
- The applicable visa fee in SAR is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice due to sudden foreign exchange fluctuations.
- Each applicant shall be charged a service charge of 138 SAR (all applicable taxes included) per application in addition to the visa fees.
- All fees are non-refundable.
Video Conference
A video conferring interview will be organized at the VAC, if applicable and requested by the Mission. Each applicant shall be charged a Video Conference charge of 276 SAR.
Visa Fees Waiver:
- The visa fee shall be waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:
- Family members of Greek/EU citizens;
- Holders of diplomatic and service passports;
- school pupils, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake stays for the purpose of study or educational training;
- researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of carrying out scientific research as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organisations aged 25 years or less participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations;
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Documents Required
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Download the checklist 
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Photo Specifications
Applicants are requested to submit their application form with the new photo format, as explained below:
General
The photo must fulfill the norm specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization).
- Use plain white background.
- The photo must be no more than 6-months old.
- Portrait-style picture (no slopping or posing), showing both edges of face clearly.
- Close up of the head and top of the shoulders so that the face takes up 70–80% of the photograph.
- Photo in sharp focus and clear.
Photo Size
- The picture dimensions must be at least 240 pixels wide by 320 pixels high at least. A smaller picture will be rejected. For instance, a photo being 235 pixels by 320 pixels is not valid.
- The photo should keep a proportion of 3 x 4 (width x height) within limits. (i.e. 250 x 340 pixels picture would be valid, but not a 290 x 340 pixels one).
- The image quality (size in Kbytes) can never be bigger than 120 Kbytes.
Resolution
- An image resolution is measured in DPI (dots per inch) and it's mainly used to control printing quality. Therefore, higher resolution means better printing quality.
- Photos resolution should be 300 dpi. When you scan the image, check this parameter carefully. However, bear in mind that the higher the resolution, the bigger the picture.
- The only image format accepted is JPEG (Join Photograph Expert Group Format). The other image formats such as BMP, TIFF, GIF, PNG, etc. will be rejected.
Attaching the Photo to the Application form
- Glue one photograph to the application form in the designated space.
Note: If children are traveling with their parents and are included inside the passport of the mother and/or the father, a separate application has to be submitted for each child.
Please follow these instructions carefully. If the photograph provided does not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.
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Processing Time
The processing time for applications is maximum 15 working days, as per the Schengen Regulation, In exceptional cases, this period may be extended up to 30 calendar days, notably when further scrutiny of the application is needed and when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.
Please be advised that due to the above mentioned minimum processing time, we are not able to guarantee the return of passports by specific dates for travel.
Important information: Please note that, passport withdrawal requests cannot be addressed, unless there is written proof of medical emergency. Applicants who need their passport to be returned before the examination of their application has been concluded for any other reasons may request the withdrawal of their application and the closure of their case.
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Download Forms
Please fill the form online completing all details of the applicant and submit it along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre. Please click on the below link to complete your online application form.
Greece online application form
National Visa (Long Stay - Type-d)
National or Long Term Visas (Category D) for Greece are issued at the Embassy of Greece, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, applications can be submitted only through prior appointments.
Study Visa
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Overview
A national “D” visa allows you to enter Greece in order to apply for a residence permit and the application for the same is to be submitted directly at the Hellenic Embassy in Riyadh. This visa can be issued under various categories (i.e. work, studies, training, etc. ) and has a long-stay validity for a maximum of one year. Holders of a national visa are obligated to apply for a residence permit to Greece immediately after their first entry to the country.
Family Reunion Visa
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Overview
A national “D” visa allows you to enter Greece in order to apply for a residence permit and the application for the same is to be submitted directly at the Hellenic Embassy in Riyadh. This visa can be issued under various categories (i.e. work, studies, training, etc. ) and has a long-stay validity for a maximum of one year. Holders of a national visa are obligated to apply for a residence permit to Greece immediately after their first entry to the country.
Work Visa
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Overview
A national "D" visa allows you to enter Greece in order to apply for a residence permit and the application for the same is to be submitted directly at the Hellenic Embassy in Riyadh. This visa can be issued under various categories (i.e. work, studies, training, etc. ) and has a long-stay validity for a maximum of one year. Holders of a national visa are obligated to apply for a residence permit to Greece immediately after their first entry to the country.
