Greece Schengen Visa from United Arab Emirates

Traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Greece requires obtaining the appropriate visa. For a smooth application process, ensure you are familiar with the types of visas available, including the General and Primetime visas. The Greece Visa Application Center in Dubai is the primary location for submissions and inquiries regarding your visa application.

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Greece visa centres in United Arab Emirates

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Document checklist

To apply for a visa to Greece, gather the necessary documents, which may include a completed application form, valid passport, recent photographs, travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, and financial statements. Make sure to check the specific requirements for the General visa type, as documentation may vary. Thorough preparation is key to a successful submission.

Application form
Required
Duly completed and signed visa application form
Bank statements (3 months)
Required
Personal bank statements showing income and funds
Business invitation letter
Required
Invitation letter from a company or business in Austria confirming the purpose of visit, travel dates, and accommodation/travel arrangements if applicable.
Invitation to conference, fair, seminar, congress or sport event
Required
Invitation from a company or authorized body to attend a conference, fair, seminar, congress, cultural event, or sport event connected with trade, industry, work, culture, or sports.
Return or onward travel booking
Required
Printed flight/train/bus booking showing passenger name and itinerary
Flight reservation
Required
Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight, or onward journey proof where applicable.
Medical institution confirmation
Required
Official document from the medical institution in Bulgaria confirming the necessity for medical care in that institution.
Proof of sufficient financial means to pay for the medical treatment
Required
Documentary proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to pay for the planned medical treatment (as requested in the Netherlands medical treatment visa checklist).
Official delegation letter
Required
Letter issued by the authority or authorities concerned confirming the identity of the applicant, the purpose of the journey as part of an official delegation or mission, the period of intended stay, and accommodation details.
Onward travel proof
Required
Proof of intention to continue the journey to the next or final destination, such as an onward ticket or ticket reservation.
Valid passport or travel document
Required
Original passport valid at least 3 months beyond return date, plus photocopy
Passport Copy
Required
If your name is not on the accommodation reservation, also provide a photocopy of the passport or ID card of the person named on the reservation, plus the passport signature page if the signature is not on the bio page.
Full copy of passport pages
Required
Photocopies of all passport pages with stamps and visas and the last page with personal information.
Passport-style photograph
Required
1 recent (≤6 months) passport-style photo, full front, white background
Recent passport photograph
Required
One recent photograph meeting visa photo specifications.
Passport photos (standardized)
Required
Standardized passport photographs required for a short-stay visa application (as specified in the checklist).
Proof of accommodation
Required
Document proving accommodation arrangements or sufficient means to cover accommodation costs for the stay, such as a booking confirmation showing all guests' full names.
Proof of enrolment in school or university
Required
Document proving enrolment in a school or university for pupil or student applicants.
Proof of sufficient means of subsistence
Required
Evidence showing sufficient financial means for the stay, such as bank account statements for the last six months.
Round-trip flight reservation
Required
Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight.
Schengen visa application form
Required
Completed visa application form for a Schengen visa. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/turkey/english/pdf/visumantrag-schen-en-de.pdf
Seafarer employer letter
Required
Letter from the seafarer's employer or shipping company confirming the applicant's seafarer status, travel purpose, and relevant assignment or joining details.
Seaman book
Required
Official seaman's book or seafarer identity document proving the applicant's status as a crew member or seafarer.
Student card
Required
Copy of the student card as proof of student status.
Visa for next or final destination country
Required
Valid visa for the country of next or final destination, required for airport transit visa applications.
Travel medical insurance
Required
Insurance covering all Schengen states for EUR 30,000 minimum
Multi-country travel itinerary
Required
Tickets between Schengen countries (if applicable)
Travel Medical Insurance
Required
Travel medical insurance must cover the full intended stay, be valid in all Schengen States, and include at least EUR 30,000 for medical emergencies, hospital treatment, repatriation, or death. Insurance information: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/gbr/en/ltu/travel-insurance
UAE residence permit
Required
Valid residence permit in the United Arab Emirates, or UAE ID card for GCC citizens, valid for at least three months beyond intended departure from the Schengen area.
UAE Residence Visa
Required
Copy of the applicant's UAE residence visa or residence permit showing lawful residence in the UAE and validity beyond the intended departure date.
UAE residence visa copy
Required
Copy of valid UAE residence visa showing residence status and validity.
Visa application form
Required
Completed visa application form for a Switzerland Schengen visa. Form: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/switzerland/turkey/english/pdf/visumantrag-schen-en-de.pdf
Birth certificate
Required in some cases
Official birth certificate of the child, used to prove identity and parentage for minor applicants.
🤝Family👶Travelling with children
Company accommodation confirmation
Required in some cases
Confirmation from the inviting company that accommodation is provided and that the company will cover accommodation costs.
🤝Employer
Emirates ID
Required in some cases
Copy of the applicant's Emirates ID card.
Employment Letter
Required in some cases
If employed, provide a recent original signed headed employer letter addressed to the Mission and confirming your employment.
👔Employed
Invitation letter from family member or friend
Required in some cases
Letter from a family member or friend in Belgium confirming accommodation at their house or apartment, including full address details.
🤝Host🏠Host
Hotel Reservation
Required in some cases
Provide confirmed accommodation booking showing the applicant's name, travel dates, and accommodation address details.
🏠Hotel
Marriage certificate
Required in some cases
Marriage certificate used to evidence spousal or registered partner sponsorship. If issued outside the EU and not in English or Portuguese, it must be translated by a certified translator in the UK.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Parental consent documents for minors
Required in some cases
For minors travelling alone/with one parent: parental consent, certified copies of parents’ passports, British school certificate.
👶Travelling with children
Passport copy of non-travelling parent or guardian
Required in some cases
Copy of the signed valid travel document, such as a passport, of the parent or guardian not travelling with the minor.
👶Travelling with children
Copies of both parents' passports
Required in some cases
Copies of the passports of both parents, required for minor applicants.
👶Travelling with children
Parent passport copies
Required in some cases
Copies of both parents' passports.
👶Travelling with children
Parental Consent
Required in some cases
If the applicant is a minor, provide travel authorization from parents who are not travelling with the child, legalized by MIREX.
👶Travelling with children
Copies of parents' or legal guardians' passports
Required in some cases
Copies of the passports of the parents or legal guardians, required for minor applicants travelling without their parents or legal guardian.
👶Travelling with children
Proof of property ownership
Required in some cases
Document showing rental or ownership of real estate in the destination member state as proof of accommodation.
🏠Hotel
Sponsor declaration
Required in some cases
Declaration from the sponsor confirming that they will cover all expenses related to the applicant's trip.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Sponsor passport copy
Required in some cases
Original and copy of the sponsoring spouse's or registered partner's passport.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Sponsorship Form
Required in some cases
If you are sponsored by a person or company in Norway, proof of sponsorship must be provided using UDI's official sponsorship form.
🤝Family
Spouse passport copy
Required in some cases
Copy of the Cypriot or EU spouse's passport.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Spouse undertaking letter
Required in some cases
Undertaking letter from the applicant's spouse confirming support or responsibility for the trip, as required when sponsored by or travelling with a spouse.
🤝Family👶Travelling without children
Trade licence
Required in some cases
Valid original trade licence for self-employed applicants.
👔Self Employed
Trade license
Required in some cases
Valid original trade licence for self-employed applicants as proof of business activity.
👔Self Employed, Employed
Copy of trade license
Required in some cases
Copy of the trade license of the sending company or business entity.
👔Employed
UAE ID card
Required in some cases
Valid UAE ID card accepted for GCC citizens, valid for at least three months beyond intended departure from the Schengen area.
Credit card statement
Optional
Credit card account statement indicating the cardholder's name and address and showing the monthly limit or spending cap.
Valid international credit card with bank statements
Optional
Valid international credit card accompanied by supporting bank statements.
Payslips (3 months)
Optional
Last three payslips, original plus photocopies

Booking your Greece appointment

When scheduling your appointment at the Greece Visa Application Center in Dubai, choose a time well in advance of your travel date. Arrive early on the day of your appointment to allow time for check-in and any unforeseen delays. Bring all required documents organized and ready for submission to ensure a streamlined process.