Greece – Schengen Visa

Apply for your Greece Short-Term Schengen Visa

Visa Overview

The Greece Short-Term Schengen Visa (Type C) allows Filipino travelers to visit Greece and other Schengen member states for tourism, business, family visits, and other short-stay purposes. This visa grants access to all 26 Schengen countries.

Important: The stay in Greece should be the longest or equal to other Schengen Member States. In case of equal duration stay, Greece should be the first State of entry.

Visa Details

Visa Type: Short-Term Schengen Visa (Type C)
Purpose of Travel: Tourism
Validity: Up to 90 days within 180-day period

Application Form & Photo

Application Form

Filled in Latin characters (English language)
Signed by applicant personally in front of visa officer
Details and signature must match passport exactly
For minors: Signed by both parents/legal guardians

Photo Requirements (ICAO Specifications)

Size: 3.5 x 4 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch)
Recent – not older than 6 months
White or off-white background
Color, facing forward, non-smiling
Forehead and ears visible, no heavy jewelry
No sunglasses, hat/cap (unless religious/ethnic reasons)
Printed on normal photographic paper, preferably not glossy

Passport Requirements

Signed passport, valid for at least 6 months after departure from Schengen area
Must contain at least 2 empty pages
Must be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving Schengen area
Photocopy of biometric data page (and signature page if separate)
Photocopy of visas and immigration stamps from current passport
Old passports with previous Schengen, Australia, Canada, USA, UK visas (photocopies)

For Non-Filipino Citizens: Original and copy of Alien Certificate Registration (ACR) with permanent status, valid for at least 3 months beyond departure date.

Requirements for Minors (Under 18)

Application form signed by both parents or legal guardians in front of officer
Both parents’ original passports and copies
PSA Birth Certificate (original)
Notarized Affidavit of Support and Consent signed by both parents (issued within 1 month)
If traveling alone: DSWD clearance and valid passport copy

Exception: If father’s name does not appear on PSA birth certificate, no affidavit from father is required.

Travel Insurance Requirements

Must show applicant’s full name
Valid for all Schengen States
Cover entire period of intended stay
Minimum coverage of €30,000
Coverage for repatriation, urgent medical, emergency hospital, and death
CASHLESS SETTLEMENTS only – reimbursement-based policies NOT accepted

Accredited Insurance Providers:

Malayan Insurance Company, Inc.
Standard Insurance Co
Pioneer Insurance and Surety Company
MAPFRE Insular Insurance Corporation
FPG Insurance
Assist-Card
Starr International Insurance Philippines
Pacific Cross Insurance, Inc.
AXA Philippines
ETIQA

Financial Documents

Proof of Financial Means

Original bank certificate from commercial bank with 6-month statements
Bank certification issued 1 week prior to application date
Business/savings accounts may be submitted in addition

If Sponsored

Original notarized Affidavit of Support (issued within 1 month)
Sponsor’s valid passport copy
Sponsor’s bank certificate with 6-month statements (issued within 1 week)
Proof of relationship (PSA)

Proof of Ties in the Philippines

Social security contributions (if applicable)
Real estate property titles, car registration
PSA birth certificate of children or marriage certificate

Employment Documents

For Employees

Original Certificate of Employment (not older than 1 month)
Original Employment Letter addressed to Embassy of Greece in Manila with HR stamp
Copy of recent Individual Income Tax Return (ITR)

For Self-Employed / Business Owners

DTI/SEC Business Registration
Latest GIS (for corporate business)
Updated Mayor’s Permit
Business Financial Statement (at least 6 months)
Individual Income Tax Return (ITR)
Certificate of Registration (COR)

For Students

School Certification + Student ID
If traveling during academic year: Letter from school addressed to Embassy of Greece

Travel Arrangements

Detailed Day-to-Day Itinerary – For entire stay with destinations and dates
Confirmed Flight Booking – With travel dates and booking reference showing entry/exit from Schengen
Interstate Booking – If traveling to other Schengen states

Accommodation Requirements

Hotel / Holiday Home

Confirmed booking with applicant’s name, arrival/departure dates
Hotel address and contact details clearly stated
If name not on reservation: joint travel cover letter + passport copy of person on reservation

For Cruise

Full itinerary with passenger details from the cruise company

For Yacht / Sailing

Letter from sailing company/skipper with daily itinerary, yacht registration, and skipper’s passport copy

Personal Documents

If Single: PSA Birth Certificate
If Married: PSA Birth Certificate + Marriage Certificate
If Widowed: PSA Birth Certificate + Marriage Certificate + Death Certificate of spouse
Traveling with spouse: PSA Marriage Contract
Traveling with children: PSA Birth Certificates of children

How to Apply

Determine visa type – Confirm you need a Short-Term Schengen visa
Schedule appointment – Fill up application form, submit passport bio page copy, pay visa fee
Prepare requirements – Submit documents at least 2 weeks before appointment
Visit Visa Application Center – Provide biometrics
Wait for processing – 1-2 weeks (5-10 working days)

Greek Visa Application Center:
6th Floor, Circuit Corporate Center Tower 2, AP Reyes Street, Brgy. Carmona, Circuit Makati Theatre Drive, Makati City 1207

Embassy Information

Embassy of Greece in the Philippines
Unit 701 SEDCCO I Building, Rada 120, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila 1229

(+63) (2) 88.17.4444, (2) 88.17.3417

Emergency: +63 955 6797 028

[email protected]

www.mfa.gr/manila

Schengen Area Countries

Processing Time: 5-10 working days

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