Last updated: 2020 • 3 • 8
This post is about how to apply for a Schengen Visa via the embassy of Greece in Manila for the purpose of tourism. You’ll find the list of requirements and detailed information about the application process from securing a schedule to the actual interview. If you’re applying as a worker or as a seafarer, I’m afraid this post isn’t for you.
Greece just got closer to the Philippines.
Low-cost carrier Scoot, a Singapore Airlines subsidiary, now flies nonstop to Athens from Changi Airport. and because Scoot also directly connects Singapore to many Philippine destinations, this new route opens another avenue for Filipinos to reach Europe much more easily and more affordably.
But because Greece is part of the so-called Schengen Zone, Philippine passport holders will need to secure a Schengen Visa first. It is a travel document that will allow you to enter any of the 26 European states that are part of the Schengen Agreement, including Greece.
If you’re flying to Greece and you’re also planning on visiting any of the Schengen countries, you only need one visa. You don’t need to apply for each of the countries in your itinerary individually.
WHAT’S covered IN THIS GUIDE?
WHO CAN apply AT THE embassy OF GREECE?
LIST OF GREECE SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS1. Accomplished Application Form
2. Valid Passport
3. All Previous Passports
4. One (1) passport-size photo
5. proof of financial Means
6. flight reservations
7. proof of will to Return
8. proof of Employment
9. If travelling with spouse and/or children
10. If traveling as a tourist
11. If invited by someone in Greece
12. If applicant is a minor
13. travel insurance
Possible additional Documents
HOW TO apply FOR A GREEK SCHENGEN VISA1. schedule an appointment by email.
2. complete the Schengen Visa requirements.
3. submit the requirements at the embassy of Greece.
4. claim your passport and visa.
GREEK VISA frequently ASKED QUESTIONS1. how long does the whole Greece Visa Application process take?
2. how early should I apply for a Greek Schengen visa?
3. how long is the validity of the Schengen Visa?
4. should I apply for a single-, double-, or multiple-entry visa?
5. how much money should I have in the bank to get approved?
6. What are the reasons why my Schengen visa application would be denied?
7. What does a Greek Schengen Visa look like?
8. Do I really need plane tickets before applying? What if I get denied? Sayang the pera.
9. I already emailed the embassy but no reply. Hvad skal jeg gøre?
For more Schengen Visa frequently Asked Questions, check out this post: Schengen Visa for Filipinos
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WHO CAN apply AT THE embassy OF GREECE?
The Greek embassy in Manila also processes applications on behalf of the Portuguese government, so this post also applies if you’re traveling to Portugal.
Apply at the Greek embassy only if any of the items below is true:
You’re going to Greece only or Portugal only and will not check out any other country.
You will check out two or more Schengen countries but you will stay the longest in Greece or Portugal.
You will check out two or more Schengen countries but the main purpose of your trip is in Greece or Portugal. (Example: you will attend a conference in Greece but you plan on going out to other Schengen countries while you’re there.)
You will stay in multiple Schengen countries for exactly the same number of days, but Greece or Portugal is your point of entry (first in your itinerary).
If you’re sure that the Greek embassy is the right place to lodge your application, it’s time to get started. Here’s how to apply, as we experienced first-hand.
LIST OF GREECE SCHENGEN VISA REQUIREMENTS
1. Accomplished Application Form
Duly accomplished.
Must be computerized/typewritten (NOT handwritten).
Download it here.
2. Valid Passport
Must have at least 6 months validity (at the time of departure).
Must have at least 2 free adjacent pages.
Must have no existing VALID Schengen visa.
Must have your signature.
3. All Previous Passports
Yep, you have to submit even the old ones.
In case of lost or destroyed passports, an Affidavit of Loss must also be submitted.
4. One (1) passport-size photo
White background.
Must have been taken recently.
Must be pasted on the application form.
5. proof of financial Means
Bank Certificate, indicating the remaining balance and average daily balance (ADB) for the past 6 months. must be addressed to the Consular section of the embassy of Greece.
Bank statement covering the past 6 months.
Original Passbook (bank book).
6. flight reservations
Including outward and return flights
Including flights within Schengen area
The document must have passenger Registration Number (or reservation number).
Your departure date must be at least 15 days after you submit your requirements to the embassy.
To avoid wasting money,Køb ikke billetter, før dit visum er godkendt. Du skal bare reservere. Find et rejsebureau, der kan reservere flyvninger til dig. Mere information her: Sådan får du flyreservationer
7. Bevis for vilje til at vende tilbage
Ejendomstitler, hvis du har nogle. Landtitler, bilregistreringscertifikater og salgshandlinger accepteres alle.
Bevis for familiebånd på Filippinerne, såsom ægteskabsattest.
Andet bevis for vilje til at vende tilbage, såsom ansættelseskontrakt og SSS -bidrag (hvis relevant).
8. Bevis for beskæftigelse
For medarbejdere er et ansættelsescertifikat, der angiver lønniveauet og godkender orlov. Skal rettes til den konsulære del af ambassaden.
For selvstændige erhvervsdrivende, forretningsregistreringsdokumenter, den seneste indkomstskat (ITR) formular og forretningsregnskab.
For studerende, nuværende eller seneste certifikat for tilmelding og et brev, der autoriserer fraværet.
9. Hvis rejser med ægtefælle og/eller børn
NSO-certificeret ægteskabskontrakt
NSO fødselsattester for børn
10. Hvis rejser som turist
Bekræftede hotelreservationer. Skal dække dine rejsedatoer fuldt ud.
Detaljeret rejseplan. Dette er meget vigtigt! Se min prøveudgifter nedenfor.
Nedenfor er en prøve detaljeret rejseplan. kun prøve.
11. Hvis det inviteres af nogen i Grækenland
Bevis for forhold (ægteskabsattest/fødselsattest)
Fotokopi af den indbydende parts pas’s bioside og/eller inviters rejsehistorie i tilfælde af ikke-formaliseret forhold (kæreste/kæreste)
Et underskrevet originalt invitation og garanti. Skal rettes til den konsulære del af ambassaden. Skal angive garanti for hjemsendelse og dækning af rejser, indkvartering og medicinske udgifter.
Bevis for hotelreservation, hvis du opholder sig på et hotel.
Højtidelig erklæring (“υπεύθυνη Δήλωση”) med godkendt underskrift, hvis den indbydende person er en græsk statsborger. (Den nyeste liste over krav, der er offentliggjort på det græske ambassadewebsted, inkluderer ikke denne mere. Men det kan muligvis hjælpe din sag, hvis du også sikrer denne.)
12. Hvis ansøgeren er mindreårig
Fælles erklæring fra både forældre eller juridiske værger, der giver samtykke
Fotokopier af pas fra begge forældre eller juridiske værger
Fødselscertifikat for den mindreårige. Skal være nylig, original og udstedt af PSA.
DSWD Clearance, hvis den mindreårige ikke rejser med hverken forælder eller værge
Nyligt tilmeldingsattest fra skolen
Brev, der autoriserer den studerendes fravær fra skolen
13. Rejseforsikring
Minimum dækning på € 30.000.
Skal købes fra et internationalt anerkendt firma.
Skal dække hele varigheden af dit ophold i Schengen -zonen.
Mulige yderligere dokumenter
Da jeg ansøgte, var dokumenterne nedenfor påkrævet, men de vises ikke længere på webstedets nye liste over krav, så jeg er ikke sikker på, om disse stadig er nødvendige.
En fotokopi af alle krav. Jeg anbefaler stadig, at du producerer fotokopier, især af alle sider på aktuelle og tidligere pas, der har visa eller frimærker, til et godt mål. Hvis de ikke har brug for det, har du i det mindste en ekstra kopi, som du kan medbringe under turen. Det er god praksis at have fotokopier af dine vigtige dokumenter, når du rejser til udlandet, alligevel.
Dygtige selvkontrolliste. Da jeg ansøgte, var dette et krav. Jeg er ikke sikker på, om dette stadig er tilfældet nu. Men dette er simpelthen en tjekliste, der opregner alle krav med vigtige påmindelser om applikationen. Download det her.
Du kan få flyreservationer, hotelreservationer og rejseforsikring online! Vi kom i kontakt med Gazelle Travel and Tours, en DTI-registreret dot-akkrediteret rejsebureau, så de let kunne tilbyde disse tjenester til vores læsere.
For priserne og mere info skal du læse: fly og hotelreservationer
Læs: Flyvninger og hotelreservationer
Sådan ansøger du om et græsk Schengen -visum
1. Planlæg en aftale via e -mail.
Der er kun en måde, du kan anmode om en aftale: via e -mail. Du kan ikke blot gå ind eller ringe til ambassaden. Jeg gentager, det skal gøres via e -mail.
E -mail -adressen er visa.man@mfa.gr.
Du skal strengt følge en bestemt skabelon afhængigt af om du anvender individuelt eller som en gruppe. Du finder formatet her:
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Foretrukket dato: {DD måned år}
Ansøgerens navn: {Efternavn, fornavn}
Pasnummer:
Kontakt Tlf.:
Visa -type: {Schengen/kort sigt eller national/lang sigt}
Hovedland for destination:
Forventet afgangsdato: {DD Month Year}
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Nogle vigtige noter:
Når de har modtaget din anmodning, får du et anerkendelses svar inden for den næste 24 arbejdstid.
Hvis du har brug for at ændre noget, kan du e -maile dem mindst 24 arbejdstid før din aftaledato.
Hvis du har brug for at annullere eller omplanlægge, kan du gøre det ved at e -maile mindst 2 arbejdsdage før den tidsplan, der er givet til dig.
Denne e -mail -adresse er kun til visumudnævnelse. Send ikke dine forespørgsler eller andre meddelelser til den adresse.
Rent faktisk,items #1 (schedule) and #2 (requirements) of this process are interchangeable. but we choose to prioritize the scheduling because sometimes, the earliest available slot is over a month away. For example, in our case, we emailed in October 25-ish and the earliest free slot was in late November. Thankfully, two earlier slots opened and we were asked by the embassy if we wanted to take them. Vi gjorde! Lucky, lucky!
2. complete the Schengen Visa requirements.
While we were waiting for our appointment date, we gathered all the required documents as listed above.
Some important notes.
The documents must be arranged in the same order as the list above. even the photocopies of your stamps and visas must be in the same order as they appear on your passports.
Place all the requirements in a long brown envelope. write your last name, first name and contact number in bold capital letters on the upper left corner of the envelope.
The original copies will be returned to you on the same day of application.
3. submit the requirements at the embassy of Greece.
On the day of the appointment, submit the requirements in person. personal appearance is mandatory because you might be interviewed by the consul. failure to show up means forfeiture of your appointment slot.
Prior to last year, most applicants were interviewed. but starting this year, it is no longer the case. They only interview applicants when they have additional questions or clarifications. most applicants will not be required to undergo an interview anymore.
The address of the embassy of Greece is this:
EMBASSY OF GREECE
Unit 701 7F SEDCCO I Building
Corner Rada and Legazpi Streets, Legaspi Village
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1229
Here’s what you need to do:
Show up at the lobby of the building 5 minutes before your schedule. This gives you time to register, deposit your ID, and climb to the 7th floor. If you arrive earlier, the guard will not let you in until 5 minutes before your schedule.
Once inside the Consular Office, approach the desk right away to register. You will have to write down your name and sign the reg sheet. This sheet also determines who gets entertained first. After registration, take a seat.
Once your name is called, submit your documents. Again, they must be in the same order as the checklist and must be in a long brown envelope. If they have questions, answer promptly and respectfully. You will be asked to take a seat as they check your docs.
Once they see that your docs are complete, you will be called again. You will be given a deposit slip. fill it out with the provided details. (It’s also displayed on the corkboard in one corner of the room.)
Pay the visa fee at the BDO Branch in the opposite building. There is a report that visa fees across all Schengen embassies have increased to EUR 80 per applicant, but I haven’t confirmed this yet. Either way, you will be paying this in pesos. (When I applied, it was only EUR 60 or P3600.) There should be four copies of the transaction slip. One will be left with the bank, two will be submitted to the embassy, and the final copy is yours to keep.
Go back to the embassy and submit your deposit slips.
You will be called again to take your biometrics (photo and fingerprints). After that, await further instructions.
Normally, there will be no interview. but if they need more information, they may invite you to an interview. The interview is done in a separate room, away from other applicants. If you apply as a group, there’s a chance you will be interviewed together, but not always. You will be asked about why you will be traveling and whom you will be traveling with. You will be asked about the details of your itinerary so make sure you know it by heart. The interview is short and straightforward. Be confident when you answer. Don’t be nervous. The embassy is strict and firm, but they are very respectful and pleasant.
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