✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Schengen Type C – Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting family or friends (for less than 90 days)
Required Documents:
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- Valid passport (valid for 3+ months after return)
- Two passport-sized photos (white background)
- Flight reservation (round trip)
- Hotel booking or invitation letter from host in Greece
- Travel medical insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- Cover letter explaining travel purpose and dates
- 6-month bank statement (signed + stamped)
- Proof of income: salary slips, job letter, business docs
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC) if visiting relatives
- CNIC + passport copy
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS Fee
💼 2. Business Visa (Schengen Type C – Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Attending business meetings, trade shows, conferences, or training
Additional Documents:
- Invitation letter from Greek company
- Business letter from Pakistani company
- Proof of business relationship: contracts, emails, MOU
- Business registration documents (NTN, SECP, Chamber of Commerce)
- Company bank account statement
- Hotel reservation & insurance
- All general documents from visit visa list
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (National Type D – Long Stay)
Purpose:
- Join spouse, children, or parents legally living in Greece
Required Documents:
- Long-stay visa application form (Type D)
- Valid passport
- Marriage certificate or birth certificate (translated into Greek and attested)
- Family Registration Certificate (FRC)
- Sponsor’s Greek ID or residence permit
- Proof of sponsor’s income & job contract
- Proof of accommodation in Greece
- A1 Greek Language Certificate (for spouse, in some cases)
- Police Character Certificate
- Medical certificate
- Visa Fee: €180 (subject to change)
📌 Must apply for residence permit upon arrival in Greece.
🎓 4. Student Visa (National Type D – Study Visa)
Purpose:
- Enrolling in a recognized educational institution in Greece
Required Documents:
- Acceptance letter from a Greek university or college
- Proof of payment of tuition fees
- Academic transcripts & certificates (attested)
- Proof of sufficient funds (€6,000–€8,000)
- Bank statement or sponsor affidavit
- Proof of accommodation in Greece
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Passport + photos
- Visa application (D-Type)
- Visa Fee: €180
📌 Apply for student residence permit after arrival.
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (National Type D – Long Stay)
Purpose:
- Employment in Greece under a valid work contract
Procedure:
- Employer in Greece must obtain work permit approval from the Greek Ministry of Migration
- You apply for a Type D visa after approval
Documents Required:
- Approved job contract / work permit
- Valid passport + 2 photos
- Academic qualifications (translated & attested)
- Experience letters / CV
- Proof of accommodation in Greece
- Police clearance certificate
- Medical certificate
- Health insurance
- Visa Fee: €180–€250
📌 After arrival, apply for a residence permit card for employment.
🏢 Where to Apply (Pakistan):
- Through Gerry’s VFS Global – Greece in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad
- Greece Visa Application – VFS Pakistan
💶 Visa Fees Summary:
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Family/Study/Work (D) | €180–€250 |
| VFS Service Fee | ~€30 (PKR equiv.) |
⏳ Processing Times:
| Visa Type | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Family/Study/Work | 30–90 days |
✅ Tips for Pakistani Applicants:
- All foreign documents (certificates, contracts) must be translated into Greek or English and attested
- For student and work visas, apply at least 2–3 months before travel
- Ensure your bank statements and income documents are genuine
- Make sure to book appointments early via VFS