Here are the Greece tourist visa requirements for Indians:

• Visa application form

• Passport photo

• Valid passport 

• Proof of travel purpose

• Proof of travel 

• Proof of accommodation

• Proof of financial means

• Travel insurance 

Visa application form:

A completed and signed Greece visa application form.

Passport photo:

One recent passport-sized photograph that meets Greece’s specific visa photo requirements (e.g., white background, no older than 6 months).

With Axis, you cannot only upload your passport-size photo but also click the picture of yours using your smartphone or desktop camera. Axix automatically adjusts the photo to meet the country’s requirements without hassle.

Valid passport:

A passport or travel document that is valid for at least 3 months beyond the expiry date of your Schengen visa. It must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages. You must also submit old passports, if any. 

With Axis, you cannot only upload your passport pictures but also take a picture of your passport using your smartphone or desktop camera.

Proof of travel purpose:

Provide a clear and concise cover letter outlining your personal information, purpose of visit, financial means and intent to return. 

Axis will help you with a customizable cover letter during the application process, free of cost.

Proof of travel:

Provide proof of roundtrip tickets and proof of intra-Schengen flight reservation, train itinerary or car rental if you are travelling to several Schengen States. 

Axis provides flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of accommodation:

Submit the proof of accommodation for your entire stay in Greece. If invited, submit an invitation letter signed by the inviting person and duly notarised in Greece.

Axis provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of financial means:

The government needs proof of your capability to fund your stay. For this, you will need to submit bank account statements for the last three months (preferably showing a minimum balance of €3000, ITR acknowledgement for the last two years, payslips for the last 3 months, employer contract and employer’s statement on approval of holidays. 

Travel insurance:

You must have travel insurance that is valid for all Schengen Countries. It should cover at least €30,000 or equivalent for all risks for the entire duration of the trip

Minors applying for a Greece visa must provide the following additional documents:

• If the minor is travelling with only one parent, written consent certified by a public notary of the other parent or guardian is required, except in cases of a parent having sole custody or guardianship of the minor. 

• If the minor travels alone (without parents), written consent, certified by a public notary, of both parents or guardians having custody or guardianship of the minor is required.

• Copies of the parents’ passports need to be submitted. If not applicable, the applicant’s birth certificate and copies of the parents’ ID cards can be submitted. 

• If one parent has a valid visa, a consent letter certified by a public notary is still required from that parent.

Tip: Ensure that you have originals and copies available at the visa appointment.

Yes, you can apply for a Greece tourist visa without a confirmed flight booking. However, you will need to provide a flight itinerary or reservation as proof of your intended travel dates. 

Tip: Many visa agencies and airlines offer services where you can reserve a flight itinerary for visa purposes without purchasing the ticket. Consider using a refundable or reservable ticket option, which allows you to make changes or cancel the booking without financial loss if your travel plans change.

Atlys provides verifiable flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.