GREECE

The following categories of applicants are exempt from the requirement to provide fingerprints (Article 13(7) of the Visa Code):

1. Children under the age of 12;
2. Persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible. If the fingerprinting of fewer than 10 fingers is possible, the maximum number of fingerprints shall be taken. However, should the impossibility be temporary, the applicant shall be required to give the fingerprints at the following application. The authorities competent in accordance with Article 4(1), (2) and (3) shall be entitled to ask for further clarification of the grounds for the temporary impossibility. Member States shall ensure that appropriate procedures guaranteeing the dignity of the applicant are in place in the event of there being difficulties in enrolling;
3. Heads of State or government and members of a national government with accompanying spouses, and the members of their official delegation when they are invited by Member States’ governments or by international organizations for an official purpose;
4. Sovereigns and other senior members of a royal family, when they are invited by Member States’ governments or by international organizations for an official purpose.

Biometrics will be collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital finger scanner.

• Your face must be clearly visible in the photograph. This means that you cannot:

1. have hair that covers the eyes
2. wear a hat or scarf or any other item that obscures the face, hair or neck (with the exception of religious head coverings detailed below:

• If you wear a head or neck covering for religious reasons, then you must ensure your face is clearly visible, from the bottom of your chin above your eyebrows including both cheeks. If possible, both of your ears should also be displayed. You may also need to remove your glasses when the photograph is taken.
• If you have cut or damaged your fingertips, you should make an appointment with the Greece Visa Application Centre when your injury has healed.
• If you have a temporary decoration, such as mehndi, you should advise the Greece Visa Application Centre when booking your appointment to determine whether a scan will be possible.
• If you refuse to submit your biometric data, your visa application cannot be processed and you will be referred to the Embassy of Greece.

• The Consular Visa Fee is EUR 60 (INR 4,860) and must be paid only by cash when you submit the visa application.
• Countries with which the EU has concluded Visa Facilitation Agreements shall pay a fee of EUR 35 (INR 2,900). Please consult here.
• The applicable visa fee is in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. (May subject to change without notice)
• The Visa Fee is waived for applicants belonging to one of the following categories:

1. Children under twelve (12) years
2. Holders of diplomatic and service passports
3. School children, students, postgraduate students and accompanying teachers who undertake accommodation for the purpose of study or educational training
4. Researchers from third countries travelling for the purpose of scientific research (as defined in Recommendation No 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to promote the issue by the Member States of uniform short-stay visas for researchers from third countries travelling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research
5. Representatives and participants of non-profit organizations aging 25 years or below participating in seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations
6. Spouses and children of EU citizen traveling with the latter as long as relevant sufficient proof is provided along with the application (i.e. ticket bookings, copy of EU citizen’s valid passport and marriage certificate or unabridged birth certificate as applicable)

Time Taken for Greece Visa Processing

: 07-10 Working Days