Passport:

Original Passport with validity of minimum three months (from the date of return) and two blank pages for visa stamp.

Photocopies of valid US, UK and previous Schengen Visa.

• Passports issued beyond 10 years will not be accepted by the Embassy
• Handwritten passports will not be accepted.
• Observation on the passport needs to be checked with The Embassy / VFS prior to the submission of application.
• Attach all your old passports (if any)

Greece Visa Application form:

One visa application form duly filled and signed on column 37 and 38.
The following forms also need to be duly filled, signed and submitted along with the application

• Health Policy Declaration Form
• Disclaimer Form

Please note :

• Applicant mobile number should be mentioned in visa form as Embassy / Consulate can contact the applicant at any point of time during visa processing
• The form must be printed back-to-back

Photo Specification:

Two recent passport size photographs with matt or semi matt finish, 60%-80% face coverage, white background and without border (Size: 35mm x 45mm)

Please note: Photograph should not be more than 3 months old, scanned/stapled and should not be used in any of the previous visas.

Covering Letter:

Covering Letter from applicant on business letter head mentioning name, designation,passport number, purpose and duration of visit in brief. The letter should be duly signed by authorized signatory with company stamp and addressed to – The Visa Officer,Embassy of Greece, New Delhi.

• Please Note : Covering Letter on Letterhead if applicant is Self Employed or on plain paper if Employed .

New Procedure for Schengen Visa Applications:

: With immediate effect, Indian citizens travelling to Schengen countries for short-term (max 90 days in 180 days) will have to visit VFS visa application centre personally to provide biometric data (fingerprints and digital photograph). For subsequent applications within next 5 years the biometric data will be copied from the previous visa application included in the VIS. PAUL MERCHANTS-offices across India can facilitate the following services:-

• Arrange appointment for biometrics at VFS centres as per applicants’ convenience.
• Offer expert guidance on the documentation for the relevant visa application.
• Provide ‘Meet & Assist’ service at VFS centres by our Schengen specialists (24x7)
• Assist in visa fee payments (Online, Demand Draft, Cash)

Financials:

• Personal ITR for the last 3 yrs
• Salary slips for the last six months
• Original Personal Bank Statement for last six months mentioning the applicant’s name and address Please note : Internet Bank Statement will not be accepted. Only Bank Statement with name of the bank, branch address, contact number, applicant’s & company’s name, address, account number would be accepted.
• Copy of Pan card.
• Credit Card copy/Foreign Exchange endorsement/Traveler’s Cheque.

Authorization Letter:

Applicant will have to submit an authorization letter authorizing PAUL MERCHANTS LTD to submit and collect documents..

Proof of Occupation:

Original No-Objection Letter from the Employer specifying the Employment Status and salary

Airline Reservation:

Ticket Itinerary

Proof of Accomodation:

Hotel Confirmation for the entire period of stay in Schengen area.

Please Note: Hotel should match the ticket dates and maximum stay should be in Greece, GTA bookings will not be accepted

Medical:

Original Medical Insurance for the stay duration amounting to 30,000 Euros.

Please Note : Insurance has to be done by the Authorized Insurance Companies

In case of Minor:

• No-objection affidavit from both parents authorized by Notary Public
• Photocopy of passports of both parents
• If accompanied by one of the parent than No-Objection Affidavit from the other parent authorized by Notary Public

Visa Fees:

• Normal Visa Fee : Rs. 4,500.00 + VFS Charge : Rs. 1500
• Age 6-12 : Rs. 00.00 + VFS Charge : Rs. 1500
• Below 6 : Rs. 00.00 + VFS Charge : Rs. 1500

Please note Above Fees are excluded of service charge.

Time Taken:

7 Working Days .

Applications: