VISA

Students from non-European Union countries are required to obtain a Visa (National Visa Type D).

Applicants are advised to contact the Greek Embassy or the competent Consulate in their country of residence via email and/or telephone in order to receive information regarding the required supporting documents and to schedule an appointment for the visa interview.

Visa is issued with a validity period ranging from ninety-one (91) days up to one (1) year (par. 7, art. 7 of Law 5038/2023).

It is highly recommended to start your visa application as early as possible, since embassy processing times can vary and gathering all the required documents may take some time.

Categories of Visa/Residence Permits
(Article 9 of Law 5038/2023 as amended and currently in force)

• Studies-H.1
• Research purposes-H.3
• Scholarship holders-H.7
• Learning the Greek language at a Teaching Center or other relevant body of a Higher Education Institution-H.9
• Visiting Professors-Z.14

Special Cases

Prospective students holding a valid Family Golden Visa Residence Permit may continue to use their current residence status for study purposes until the permit expires. Thereafter, they may renew their residence permit for the remainder of their academic program, subject to the maximum study duration allowed by law.

 General Visa documents required for all categories:

1. A fully completed and signed long-stay visa application form, accompanied by one recent color photograph of the applicant, in accordance with ICAO specifications. By submitting the application form, the applicant declares that all information provided is accurate and that the supporting documents submitted are genuine.
2. A passport or other travel document recognized by the competent Greek Authorities, which meets the following requirements:
   1. its validity extends at least three (3) months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States
   2. it contains at least two (2) blank pages
   3. it was issued within the previous ten (10) years

3. Criminal record certificate (from your country of residence).
4. Medical certificate. Issued by a recognized public or private hospital/doctor confirming you are free from contagious diseases and generally in good health.
5. Travel Medical Insurance with a validity period at least equal to the duration of the granted visa, covering expenses that may arise in the event of medical repatriation, emergency medical care, and/or emergency hospital treatment.