Consulate General of Greece – Embassy of Greece in Vietnam

Visa Application Process / Information You Need to Know When Applying for a Greece Visa

Visa application documents include:

– Original passport signed and valid within 6 months from the date of entry.
– 02 3.5 x 4.5cm card photos, white background, taken within 6 months.
– ID card photo with original CV with local certification.
– Household registration book notarized photo.
– Application form for a visa to Greece, complete valid information as prescribed.
Proof of employment, proof of finance.
– Detailed trip schedule.
– Confirmed hotel reservation and round-trip air ticket.
– Travel insurance.

The Greek Consulate will not issue a visa for Vietnamese citizens to self-travel, so you need to prepare the following documents: Invitation letter, scanned passport, work and financial confirmation, card residence or permanent residence certificate certified by the local government.

Visa processing time:

Usually the application for a visa to Greece will be processed from 2-3 weeks. If additional documents are needed or more information is needed, the time can take up to 30 days.

Note :

– There is an interview when applying for a Greece visa. This is the part that plays a decisive role in your results. The interviewer will be the visa officer, so please act calmly, confidently and sincerely so that they can see the purpose of the trip. In the event that you do not speak English, an Embassy official will be able to translate on the spot. (If you go with a group of reputable travel companies, in many cases you are exempt from a simple interview or interview)
– During the application process and interviews, embassies often request additional documents. So, please keep getting ready for this.
– Travel history is one of the most influential factors in a visa decision. If you have not traveled a lot or have a blank passport but suddenly want to go to Greece for some special reason, you should have an explanation for this so that the examiner can consider it.