National Visa Information

 

1. The Competent Visa Office

There is a specific Greek legislation for the procedure of National visas (D type) to be issued.

The Consulate General of Greece should issue your visa.

 

2. Visa Application

Please complete the application form and attach one recent photograph as well as the documents required (see further below) All documents must be presented in original and one photocopy enclosed.  The application form must be signed and submitted in person. Due to possible delays in processing individual visa applications, it is recommended that you lodge your application not later than two months before the date of your planned departure.

 

3. Fees

The current fee for National visa is EUR 37,50 payable in HKD and must be settled upon application. Fees are non-refundable. Payment must be made in cash.

 

4. Supporting Documents

For your National visa application, please, provide the following documents (in original plus one copy) in English:

- Application form duly completed plus one recent photograph.

- Passport or travel document, valid for at least 6 months as well as the original old passport(s) plus copies of  

  previous Schengen visas for the last three years if any and Hong Kong stay permit valid for at least 6 months  

  after the expiry date of the requested National visa (if you do not have a permanent HKID card).

- Letter of acceptance by a licensed Greek Educational Organization.

- A letter from your employer confirming your leave with endorsement (if applicable).

- Student identification / university cover letter (if applicable).

- Recent Health Certificate from a registrant hospital or clinic.

- Recent Criminal Record.  (Letter must be taken in person from the Consulate General of Greece to submit in

  Police Authorities of Hong Kong).

- Travel/medical insurance (coverage EUR 30,000 and valid for the entire Schengen area for the duration of your

  stay).

- Confirmed round trip airline ticket / booking.

- Evidence of adequate financial means with three months bank statement (such as a recent bank book

  statement, a recent bank account statement or fixed deposit statement).

- A letter of invitation from the person you are going to stay with in Greece or a confirmed hotel accommodation

  booking.

- Minor applicants must present their birth certificates and a written consent of their parents/legal guardians

  (application has to be submitted by parents/legal guardians).

 

Further documents might be requested in individual cases.

 

The above mentioned requirements are not an exhaustive list.  Additional documents may be requested and presentation of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee issuance of the visa.