Academic & Student Affairs

Greece

Embassy Address The Greek Consulate General
1a Holland Park
LONDON
W11 3TP
Telephone Number 020 7229 3850
Visa Information 09065 508 983
Fax Number 020 7229 7221
Web www.greekembassy.org.uk
Email consulategeneral@greekembassy.org.uk
Visa Appointments 09065 540 744 (24hrs)
Validity remaining on Passport At least 3 months longer than the visa applied for.
Other Passport requirements A blank page for the visa sticker.
Student Visa validity At least 3 months longer than the visa applied for.

Appointment necessary Yes Please ring 09065 540 744 (24-hour automated service, costs £1 per minute from BT lines, other network charges may vary).
Application Form P Download from website - http://www.mfa.gr/uk/en/services/services-for-non-greeks/visas.html
Photographs P 2 recent passport sized photographs.
Bank statements P Recent bank statements or traveller’s cheques as evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself during the stay.
Department Letter P Addressed to the Greek Consulate confirming status, attendance and duration of the course.
Evidence of Return Tickets P Provisional booking/itinerary from Travel Agent. Do not buy a ticket until the visa is issued.
Evidence of hotel booking P Provisional booking/itinerary from Travel Agent. Do not pay for accommodation until the visa is issued.
Travel/medical insurance P Adequate and valid travel medical insurance to cover any expenses during your stay.  The minimum coverage is €30,000.
 
Visa fee €60 (£49.80, subject to exchange rates).
Payment Method Cash or Postal Order.

Comments Submit original and photocopies of all documents being submitted, including your passport and Student Visa. If you wish to stay with friends in Greece, you will need a formal letter of invitation from your host and a copy of his/her passport or national ID.  Both documents must be authenticated by a Greek public authority. If your host is not a Greek national, you will also need to submit an authenticated copy of their residence permit.