Greece
General visa requirements for travelling to Greece. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
Have a specific passport country? Check your specific route.
Transit visa (Airport Transit Visa (Type A))
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 1 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 1 day
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Required for nationals of the 12 common Schengen ATV countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, white background, full face front view
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
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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/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, money order, cashier's check (varies by location); Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form selecting airport transit as purpose.
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Document submission
Submit application with passport, photos, and confirmed onward flight ticket at the Greek consulate/embassy.
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Processing wait
Processing time is typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with ATV sticker.
Transit visa (Schengen Transit Visa (Type C) - Land/Sea Transit)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 5 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 5 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a national of an Annex I country requiring a visa for entry to the Schengen Area.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: No
-
Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, money order, cashier's check (varies by location); Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
-
Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form selecting transit as purpose.
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Document submission
Submit application with passport, travel documents, and transit itinerary.
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Processing wait
Processing time is typically 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.