Greek Visa For South African Citizens - Lomelono Travel Solutions

Are you a South African Citizen interested in visiting Greece and exploring this beautiful European nation? If yes, you should consider applying for a Greek visa. A Greek visa gives you many benefits, but the most important benefit is that it allows you to visit this wondrous country.The Greek electronic visa (e-visa) is an alternative to the traditional, paper based visa procedure, aimed primarily at tourists. Documents needed for an Electronic Visa Online application: 1. A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond the estimated arrival date in Greece. 2. A copy of the photo page of your passport 3. One photo (Size – 3.5mm x 4.5mm) in .jpg format, no larger than 200 kb 4. Credit or debit card—MasterCard, Visa or Maestro—for payment

Greek Visa For South African Citizens

A South African passport affords you visa-free travel to more than 162 countries in Europe, North America and the Middle East. A South African citizen can effortlessly apply for and obtain visas online to most European destinations including Europe’s Schengen Zone. This means you can visit most Western European countries including the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland and Germany without any need to complete or submit paper work or fill in application forms. Below, we highlight some of the best Schengen Zone destinations for a holiday or business trip from South Africa.

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How to apply for your Greece visa:

Schedule an appointment online with your nearest VAC
Submit your documents, booking confirmation, proof of payment and biometrics in person at the VAC
Expect to wait between 15-30 days for your application to be processed
Collect your visa or have it couriered to you, as soon as you’re notified

All Schengen states require everyone to appear in person for biometric data to be collected. Greece is no exception, though travellers who have submitted their biometric data to Greece within the last five years may be allowed to submit their application through an authorised representative.

Note: Any additional visas to your final destination must be obtained before applying for your Greece visa

Greece visa cost:

You can either make a cash deposit before your appointment, or pay by debit/ credit card at the application centre.

Visa fee: R1020 / EU60

An additional charge of R350 is payable should you choose to apply via GVC World.

The fee can be paid in cash to the following Nedbank account:

Bank Name:	Nedbank
Branch Name:	Business Banking North Rand
Account Name:	Euro World
Account No:	1050318277
Branch Code:	146905 or 198765 (Universal Code)
Swift Code:	NEDSZAJJ
Reference:	Passport Number

Please note that application fees are non-fundable and subject to fluctuations in exchange rates.

When submitting your application, you can select an SMS service at R20 for visa collection notification. There is also an optional courier service at R200 per visa application.

Consular visa fees are waived for the following applicants:

Children under 12 years
Spouses and children (under 22 years) of EU citizens
Holders of diplomatic and service passports
Participants of NPOs taking part in events or conferences organized by NPOs
Scholars and students travelling for the purpose of study or educational training

Requirements for the Greek Schengen visa:

South African applicants must present:

Fully completed application form. Application forms for minors (below 18 years) must be signed by both parents.
South African passport, valid for at least 3 months after your last day in Schengen territory. Passports must have two blank pages for visa stamps.
Two colour passport photos 35x45mm, not older than six months.
A return air ticket with travel dates. A reservation ticket is sufficient for application.
Proof of income in South Africa.
Proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay – minimum R700 per day or R3,600 reflecting in your account. You need to submit bank statements of the last three months. Any other bank account details may be submitted as additional proof.
Copies of travel medical insurance covering at least 30,000 Euros (R470,000), or SOS International cover from Discover Health.
Copies of all previous Schengen visas.
Confirmed hotel booking for entire stay (with hotel’s official letterhead) OR a sworn affidavit of invitation by a Greek resident with a certified copy of their ID/ passport.
For minors below 18 years: ID’s of both parents/ guardians and consent forms certified by the SA police. An unabridged birth certificate should be submitted or the official documents/court decisions establishing the minor’s parents/legal guardians. Parents must accompany minors in person at the Consulate.

Spouses of Greek/ EU citizens and children under 21 years are exempt from the above requirements, provided they supply the following:

Fully completed application form.
Originals and copies of spouse’s EU passport.
Full marriage / birth certificates.
Additional documents may be requested.

For a detailed breakdown of the Greece visa requirements, consult the Consulate’s checklist.

Where to Apply:

Greek Consulate General – Johannesburg

Address:	261 Oxford Road, Fortune Kunene House, Illovo
Telephone:	(011) 214 2300/2309/2317
Email:	ecocom-johannesurg@mfa.gr / greekconsulate-johannesburg@mfa.gr
Website:	https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad
Office Hours:	Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 13:30 (Closed on Wednesdays)

Consulate of Greece – Cape Town

Address:	19th Floor Reserve Bank Building, 60 St.George Mall (cnr. Hout str.), CBD
Telephone:	(021) 424-8160/1
Email:	grconcpt@mweb.co.za / grcon.cpt@mfa.gr
Website:	https://www.mfa.gr/missionsabroad
Office Hours:	Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 12:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)

GVC World – Greece Visa Application Centre

Telephone:	+27 012 425 3018
Email:	info.zagr@gvc24assist.eu
Website:	http://za-gr.gvcworld.eu/
Address – JNB	2nd Floor, Harrow Court 1, 11 Boundary Road, Houghton
Address – CPT	5th Floor, 47 Strand Street, CBD
Address – DUR	91-123 Cowey Road, Unit 101A, 1st Floor, Essenwood, Durban

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Disclaimer:

All information on this blog page was correct at the time of publishing and may change at any time without prior notice. Travelstart is not affiliated to immigration authorities or their application centres and will not be liable for loss or inconvenience arising from the use of this volatile information.