As one of the most ancient and beautiful European countries in the Balkan Peninsula, Greece has always been the center of attention of many tourists from all over the world. In addition, in recent years, Greece has become one of the easiest European countries to obtain residency in this continent. Obtaining Greek residency is available in various ways, such as investment, education, obtaining a Blue Card, and the like. In this article, we are going to review 0 to 100 for Greece visa.
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Staying in Greece - the easiest way to reach Europe
The Republic of Greece is a small country with abundant islands in Eurasia, located in the southeast of Europe and in the south of the Balkan Peninsula. Due to having rich historical monuments as well as numerous touristic beaches, this country has become the tourism hub of Europe in recent years along with France, Spain, Turkey, Portugal and Germany. At the beginning of the 21st century, this country was struggling with a severe economic crisis, but with the programs created by the Greek government, this country was able to open its connection with the world and through attracting tourists, selling property to investors and granting residency. Greece, as well as the creation of advanced transportation ports, was able to become one of the economic powers of Europe along with Germany, England, Switzerland, Sweden, etc.
Obtaining residence in this country is still possible. One of the main advantages of obtaining a residence in Greece compared to other European countries is that by obtaining a Greek visa, you can also obtain a Schengen visa, and of course, you can bring your spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents with you. In the future, stay with us to review and introduce the Greek visa more and more.
Obtaining a Greece visa
Greece, as one of the member countries of the Schengen Agreement, has given its visa the power to allow its holders to easily travel to 26 countries without the need to obtain a separate visa. But the same Schengen visa that is received through Greece has different types of violations that we will examine and introduce in the following.
Short-term visa (type C visa)
People who intend to experience a short-term stay in Greece usually get this type of Greek visa. Having a type C visa allows people to stay in Schengen countries for 90 days, but on the condition that most of this time they live in Greece. Therefore, the validity of this ninety-day period is for 6 months, after which people must apply again for this visa. But in your opinion, what kind of activities are people who receive Greek C visas able to do in this country?
Visiting friends, family or relatives living in Greece
Use of services available in Greek medical centers
Participation in official meetings and conferences
Using transit services in Greece (transit services mean the possibility of a two-day stay in the destination country)
It should be noted that this visa is issued in two ways.
Single Schengen visa: This visa, which is also known as a single entry visa, allows its holders to enter the Schengen area only once, and to re-enter, people must obtain this visa again.
Multi-entry Schengen visa: But the multi-entry Schengen visa is a type of visa that allows people to enter the Schengen area multiple times in a specified period of time, and there is no limit for people. Generally, this visa is suitable for people who travel to Greece for work and business purposes.
Long-term visa (type D visa)
But this type of Greek visa, as its name suggests, is issued for a long term and allows people to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time. In general, type D visa allows 6 months of residence in Greece and other countries that are members of the Schengen Agreement. But the same type D visa of Greece itself can be available in several different forms. We will examine these issues further.
Greek tourist visa: As you can guess, this visa is issued to fulfill the tourist goals of the applicants in Greece and other allied countries, and it allows people to experience a long stay in Greece. It is worth noting that the most important document to get this visa is the proof of financial ability. With this certificate, you prove that your trip to Greece does not incur additional costs for the government of this country.
Greek work visa: Nowadays, many people travel to Greece with the aim of finding more job opportunities and seek to obtain a Greek visa. For this purpose, people can get this visa by presenting a valid job offer. It is worth noting that Greece is also one of the European Blue card providers, which allows people to work in this country for 4 years.
Greek study visa: Greek educational institutions are always looking for their further development. Of course, they have been able to progress to some extent. For this purpose, applicants for a Greek study visa can obtain a Greek visa by submitting a university acceptance letter.
Greece visa with investment in property purchase
The Greek government has created a special program for investors from all over the world, through which they can receive a golden visa and long-term residence in Greece by purchasing a property worth 250 thousand euros. Considering that 250 thousand euros is equivalent to the cost of buying a small property in an average neighborhood of Tehran, buying a property in Greece and in the historical and touristic city of Athens can be considered a safe investment for those interested in living in Europe.
In addition to the mentioned cases, people who receive a 5-year Greek residence in this way, after 4 extensions of this visa, can also receive a Greek citizenship card and enjoy all the rights of citizenship in this country.
Nobility Immigration Institute specializes in the field of property purchase advice in Greece and long-term residence in Greece. You can contact us for more information.
Greek residency through financial means
Another best way to get Greek residency is to provide proof of financial means. Those interested in obtaining residency in this country can obtain a long-term residency in this country for themselves and their first-degree relatives by presenting a certificate of financial ability that has between 60,000 and 70,000 euros and saving it for one year in Greek financial institutions. .
One of the advantages of obtaining Greek residence through financial means compared to other countries is that for the visa to remain valid, there is no need to stay in Greece for a long time and with only one week in Greece during a year, the visa You maintain your credibility.
Nobility Immigration Institute tries to provide expert advice to your loved ones, to become the basis for receiving Greek residency through financial resources. You can contact us for more information.
Necessary documents to obtain a Greek visa
Depending on the people’s goals of obtaining a Greek visa, the documents that must be presented can be different. In the following, we are going to review the general and specialized documents required to obtain Greek residency.
Download the visa application form from the website of the Greek Embassy and fill out the form honestly
Submission of original passport with at least 3 months validity and 2 blank pages for visa stamp
Present all previous passport documents even without credit
Original and copy of all identity documents, such as birth certificate, national card and end of service card for men
Providing a certificate of financial ability in accordance with the laws of Greece
Obtaining travel insurance with a coverage of 30,000 euros and presenting it to the interviewing officer
Print bank statement for the last 6 months
Certificate of no bad history and no addiction
2 pieces of new color photos with white background
Documents related to hotel reservations in Greece or other places of accommodation
Documents related to reservation and purchase of round-trip tickets (for short-term visas)
Presentation of job offer or official job offer by applicants for work migration to Greece
Official letter of acceptance from universities or educational institutions in Greece from study visa applicants
Medical documents and acceptance letter from medical institutions in Greece for applicants to receive Greek medical visa
Signature of interviewing officer for final approval
The cost of obtaining a Greece visa
Obtaining this visa naturally involves costs for its holders. People who intend to get a Greek visa need to pay the cost of obtaining this residence visa in euros according to its validity period. The amount of expenses required to issue this visa is as follows:
Children under 6 years old are exempt from paying the fee.
People from 6 to 12 years old must pay an amount equal to 45 euros.
People over 12 years old are also required to pay 90 euros.
It is necessary to repeat that the payment of these costs is only possible in Euros.
Obtaining residence in Greece with Blue Card
The Blue Card is a type of permit approved by the European Union, which is issued only to people living outside of this Union, and it allows people to work and earn money for 4 years in the drawers of the member of the Union. Greece is not an exception to this opinion and is among the blue card issuing countries. But in order to receive the Greek blue card, there are also conditions that we will discuss in this section:
The applicant must have at least a bachelor’s degree and 5 years of work experience.
The minimum salary received by people in special jobs is 57,000 euros and in regular jobs is 44,000 euros.
This card is valid for 4 years and must be renewed after its expiration.
If the holder of this card loses his job, he has a maximum of 6 months to introduce his new job so that his residence card is not invalidated.
Greek visa rejection and how to resolve visa rejection
Greek visa rejection means rejection of people’s request to receive Greek residence. In general, the main reason for Greek visa rejection can be the lack of trust of the interview officer at the embassy, but there are other reasons, including the following:
Criminal or legal history in the applicant’s file
Invalidity of documents such as identity documents or passports
Invalidity of travel insurance
Lack of confidence of the officer on the day of the Schengen visa interview
But what should be done to resolve the rejection of this visa? People whose application is rejected should apply for a Greek visa again after 9 months and by completing all the documents and complying with the existing conditions. Also, if you object to the rejection of this visa, you can express your objection from 1 day to 1 month after the rejection letter is issued.
Duration of Greece visa issuance
One of the most important questions that arise for many people is how long it takes to get a Greek visa?
In general, it takes 20 to 30 working days for people to obtain their visas for Greek residence.
Effective factors in increasing the probability of obtaining Greek residency
In the process of receiving a Greek visa, having the following items can increase your chances of receiving this visa:
Invitation: Note that providing an invitation, whether for work, study, tourism, treatment, etc., can have a significant effect on increasing the probability of receiving a Greek visa.
Strong financial ability: One of the most important documents that need to be presented during this process is the financial ability certificate. Providing this certificate shows that your stay in Greece will not incur additional costs for the Greek government.
English or Greek language certificate: in general, mastering the English language can have a significant impact on obtaining a Schengen visa, but for people who intend to obtain a Schengen visa by staying in Greece, mastering the Greek language can take a big step in this field. .
The address of the Greek Embassy in Tehran
Hours of operation of the Greek Embassy
The Greek Embassy is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm from Sunday to Saturday.
Contact number: 021 2205 0533
Traveling to Greece, as one of the most ancient European countries that has many tourism opportunities, can be considered a pleasant experience for people. It is worth noting that due to the low cost set for investing in Greece and obtaining residency in this country, you can experience a safe investment in Europe by buying a property in the Greek capital, Athens. Nobility Immigration Institute, with its specialized activity in the field of obtaining Greek residency through various means such as financial resources, investment in property purchase, etc., is ready to provide the necessary advice to you dear ones. You can contact us for more information.