Business visa · Cuba to Greece

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Business

Embassy required

Maximum stay
90 days
Processing time
15 calendar days (may extend to 45 days)
Fee
EUR 90
Validity
90 days within any 180-day period
Entry
Multiple entry

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Must be a national of an Annex I country under EU Regulation 2018/1806.

  • Purpose of visit

    Visit must be for genuine business purposes: meetings, conferences, negotiations, trade fairs, training sessions, or short-term professional assignments. Must not involve paid employment in Greece.

    Includes
    • Business meetings
    • conferences
    • negotiations
    • trade fairs
    • training
  • Financial

    Must demonstrate sufficient financial means or corporate sponsorship to cover all expenses during the stay.

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, white background, full face front view, taken within last 6 months

  • Bank statement

    Months required: 3

  • Employment letter

    Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.

    Must include leave approval: Yes; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Hotel booking, company-arranged accommodation letter; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Flight reservation

    Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

    Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form; Form url: https://www.mfa.gr/en/services/schengen-visas/application-form/

  • Cover letter

    Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash, money order, cashier's check (varies by location); Amount: EUR 90

How to apply

  1. Online application

    Fill out the Schengen visa application form online or manually. Select 'Business' as the purpose of travel.

  2. Document gathering

    Collect invitation letter from Greek company, employment letter, company registration documents, financial proof, travel insurance, and flight/hotel bookings.

  3. Appointment booking

    Schedule an appointment at the Greek consulate/embassy or authorized visa application center.

  4. Fee payment

    Pay the visa fee at the time of document submission.

  5. Document submission

    Attend appointment in person and submit all documents with passport.

  6. Biometrics

    Provide fingerprints and photograph. Exempt if biometrics were collected in the last 59 months for a previous Schengen visa.

  7. Processing wait

    Standard processing time is 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days.

  8. Visa collection

    Collect passport with visa sticker. Verify all details are correct.

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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