- General Information
- Schengen visa required for stays up to 90 days within 180 days
- Citizens with special passports can stay visa-free for 90 days within 180 days
- Biometric fingerprint statement mandatory for all Schengen visa applications
- Types of Visas
- Tourist, commercial, family visit, transit, seafarers, driver's visas available
- Border visas valid for islands near Turkey, requiring 6-month passport validity
- Visa processing takes 6-10 business days on average
- Application Process
- Documents must be submitted in person or by cargo
- Visa fee includes Greece, consular fees and company charges
- Appointments required for fingerprinting and biometric data
- Applications can be completed at Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa or Edirne offices
- Requirements and Restrictions
- Passport must be valid for 3 months after return date
- Documents must be up to date and submitted 10 days before appointment
- Applicants under 12 need parental consent if traveling alone
- Name and surname must match passport and birth certificate