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Schengen Visa requirements: Tourist Visa
1. A valid passport or Travel document
*** Please make sure that your passport will be valid for at least three (3) months after the date you exit the Schengen States
2. A valid Alien Resident Card or a visa to the U.S. (except for B1/B2)
3. Bank and credit card statements for the last 3 months
4. W-2 forms for the last 2 years
5. Official itinerary with closed dates of travel
6. Health Insurance stating that you are covered in case of a medical emergency in the Schengen States for a minimum coverage of $30000 (thirty thousand) Euros.
7. Reference letter from employer stating position and monthly or annual salary. If you have your own company, you must submit a letter from the bank that you do business with, stating that the company is in good standing
8. Hotel reservations or proof of participation in group travel. If you are invited by a friend or family member you have to submit: a letter of invitation, that is an affidavit signed by the friend or family member who is inviting you and notarized by the appropriate Authorities of the country in question, concerning your lodging. If you are travelling on business you must submit business references.
9. A completed and signed visa application form
10. One color photograph (2x2 inches) (Please note that the picture must be glued on the application form. Any photographs that are stapled will result in that application not being accepted)
***APPLICABLE ONLY TO FOREIGN STUDENTS ON F1 VISAS***
a. valid I-20
b. letter of reference from educational institution (school/college/university) stating that you are in good standing, your major and the expected date of graduation.
*****Minor children cannot apply for their own visa. Both parents have to appear in person to sign.
Spouses of Greek or EU citizens:
If you are married to a Greek or EU citizen and need to apply for a Schengen visa please bring the following documentation ONLY:
1. A valid passport or Travel document
*** Please make sure that your passport will be valid for at least three (3) months after the date you exit the Schengen States
2. A completed and signed visa application form
3. One color photograph (2x2 inches) (Please note that the picture must be glued on the application form. Any photographs that are stapled will result in that application not being accepted)
4. Marriage certificate
5. Proof that the spouse is a Greek or EU citizen (EU passport or identification card)
The visa is issued free of charge to all spouses of Greek or EU citizens.
Download the Application for Schengen Visa Select one of the following formats and download the file to your computer.
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NOTE: The Consular Office reserves the right to ask for further documentation, in addition to the above mentioned.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE REQUIRE TO SEE THE ABOVE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND THE APPLICANT HAS TO PROVIDE ONE SET OF PHOTOCOPIES OF THE ORIGINALS.
**ALL VISA APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON IN ORDER TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THEIR TRIP.
ONCE THE VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED AND ISSUED WE CAN MAIL YOUR PASSPORT TO YOUR RESIDENCE IF YOU PROVIDE A PREPAID COURRIER ENVELOPE (FEDEX, UPS, DHL, etc)
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