Indian passport · Greece
Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Greece?
In brief
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Greece, arranged before travel.
Greece visa fee for Indians: The Schengen visa fee for Greece is EUR 90, charged as INR 9,540, and children under 12 pay nothing; GVCW adds a service fee of EUR 30 in rupees, and both are paid in cash or by UPI. Official fee. Source: Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi, checked .
Greece visa processing time for Indians: Processing takes up to 15 days, or up to 45 working days if other Schengen states must be consulted; add 5 days if you apply outside New Delhi, and lodge the application at least 15 working days before departure. Source: Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi, checked .
LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES
European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)
Checked 6 Nov 2026Source: European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025)Report a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | Visa required |
|---|---|
| Stay | Not stated by the official source |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | The Schengen visa fee for Greece is EUR 90, charged as INR 9,540, and children under 12 pay nothing; GVCW adds a service fee of EUR 30 in rupees, and both are paid in cash or by UPI.4In the UAE, the Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi has outsourced visa applications to VFS Global: apply at the VFS centre in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, which charges a service fee of AED 80.5 |
| Official processing | Processing takes up to 15 days, or up to 45 working days if other Schengen states must be consulted; add 5 days if you apply outside New Delhi, and lodge the application at least 15 working days before departure.4 |
| Where to apply | Greek visa applications in India go through GVCW (Global Visa Center World), the only external service provider of the Greek consular authorities in India; other agents selling appointments are not authorised by the Embassy.2 |
Do Indians need a visa for Greece?
The European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025) lists India among the countries whose nationals need a visa before they travel.
“LIST OF THIRD COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN POSSESSION OF A VISA WHEN CROSSING THE EXTERNAL BORDERS OF THE MEMBER STATES”
How to apply from India
Greek visa applications in India go through GVCW (Global Visa Center World), the only external service provider of the Greek consular authorities in India; other agents selling appointments are not authorised by the Embassy.
Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi · checkedGVCW has visa centres for Greece in Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Goa, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi, Puducherry and Pune.
Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi · checkedEvery application made in India is decided by the Consular Office of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi; you can lodge it at a GVCW centre or directly at the Consular Office, and you may be called for an interview in New Delhi.
Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi · checked
How to apply from the UAE
Indian citizens who live in the UAE:
In the UAE, the Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi has outsourced visa applications to VFS Global: apply at the VFS centre in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, which charges a service fee of AED 80.
Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi, Consular Office · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Mar 2026
Fee
The Schengen visa fee for Greece is EUR 90, charged as INR 9,540, and children under 12 pay nothing; GVCW adds a service fee of EUR 30 in rupees, and both are paid in cash or by UPI.
Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi · checkedIn the UAE, the Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi has outsourced visa applications to VFS Global: apply at the VFS centre in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, which charges a service fee of AED 80.
Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi, Consular Office · checked · read from an archived copy of 8 Mar 2026
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Processing takes up to 15 days, or up to 45 working days if other Schengen states must be consulted; add 5 days if you apply outside New Delhi, and lodge the application at least 15 working days before departure.
Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi · checked
Documents and entry checks
If you live in the UAE
We have not checked a separate rule for UAE residents for Greece.
If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.
What changed
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Greece visa-free for Indians now?
No. Indians need a visa before they travel.
How much does a Greece visa cost in India?
The Schengen visa fee for Greece is EUR 90, charged as INR 9,540, and children under 12 pay nothing; GVCW adds a service fee of EUR 30 in rupees, and both are paid in cash or by UPI. In the UAE, the Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi has outsourced visa applications to VFS Global: apply at the VFS centre in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, which charges a service fee of AED 80.
Can I get a Greece visa in 7 days?
Processing takes up to 15 days, or up to 45 working days if other Schengen states must be consulted; add 5 days if you apply outside New Delhi, and lodge the application at least 15 working days before departure.
Other trips on an Indian passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- European Union, Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (EUR-Lex consolidated text of 30.12.2025): entry rule
- Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi: how to apply
- Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi: how to apply
- Global Visa Center World (GVCW), external service provider of the Embassy of Greece in New Delhi: how to apply, fees, processing time and documents
- Embassy of Greece in Abu Dhabi, Consular Office (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece): applying from the UAE