How much does a Greece family visit visa cost?

For a Greece family visit visa, the consular fee is €90. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Adult (standard) — €90; Child 6–11 — €45; Child under 6 — free; Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen — free; School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) — free; Researchers travelling for scientific research — free; Application centre service fee — €37. Free of charge under Directive 2004/38/EC for spouses, children and dependent relatives of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who have exercised free movement. Visiting a Greek national who has always lived in Greece does NOT qualify — the standard EUR 90 fee applies. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.

How long does a Greece family visit visa take to process?

A decision on a Greece family visit visa typically takes around 15 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.

Where do I apply for a Greece family visit visa?

GVCW visa application centre (London, Manchester, Edinburgh) for the Greek Consular Office in London. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.

What documents are required for a Greece family visit visa?

The Greece consular network lists: Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages); Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; 1–2 recent biometric photos (35x45mm, ICAO standard); Travel medical insurance covering €30,000, valid across the Schengen area for the whole trip; Round-trip flight reservation / detailed itinerary; Proof of accommodation for every night (hotel bookings or invitation); Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, usually last 3–6 months); Proof of employment / studies (employer letter, payslips, student letter); Proof of UK immigration status (BRP, eVisa share code, or residence permit); Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) taken at the appointment; Invitation letter from the host family member (often on an official form); Proof of the family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate — apostilled and translated where required); Copy of the host's passport / ID / residence permit; Proof of the host's legal residence and accommodation; Proof of the host's income or a formal sponsorship/guarantee document. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.

Can I apply for a Greece family visit visa from the United Kingdom?

Yes. We list 4 submission points in the UK for Greece, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

Greece family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time

This page covers the Greece family visit visa — used for visiting relatives or a partner, including family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens. Every field below is taken from our editor-verified country record and reflects what the Greece consular network publishes for applicants of any nationality. You apply in the country where you legally reside, so exact centres and service fees can differ locally.

Consular fee

€90

Typical decision

15 days

Appointments

Outsourced center

Where to apply for a Greece family visit visa

GVCW visa application centre (London, Manchester, Edinburgh) for the Greek Consular Office in London.

Required documents

Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages)
Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
1–2 recent biometric photos (35x45mm, ICAO standard)
Travel medical insurance covering €30,000, valid across the Schengen area for the whole trip
Round-trip flight reservation / detailed itinerary
Proof of accommodation for every night (hotel bookings or invitation)
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, usually last 3–6 months)
Proof of employment / studies (employer letter, payslips, student letter)
Proof of UK immigration status (BRP, eVisa share code, or residence permit)
Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) taken at the appointment
Invitation letter from the host family member (often on an official form)
Proof of the family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate — apostilled and translated where required)
Copy of the host's passport / ID / residence permit
Proof of the host's legal residence and accommodation
Proof of the host's income or a formal sponsorship/guarantee document

Turn this list into a tick-off checklist on the checklist page, which also flags which items are mandatory and which are only advisable.

Fees, reductions and exemptions

Adult (standard)€90
Child 6–11€45
Child under 6Free
Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizenFree— Directive 2004/38/EC — consular fee waived with proof of the relationship and of the EU citizen exercising free-movement rights.
School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip)Free
Researchers travelling for scientific researchFree
Application centre service fee€37— VFS Global service fee, payable per applicant in GBP in addition to the consular fee.

Free of charge under Directive 2004/38/EC for spouses, children and dependent relatives of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who have exercised free movement. Visiting a Greek national who has always lived in Greece does NOT qualify — the standard EUR 90 fee applies.

Booking an appointment

Same GVCW online booking system as other categories. Select the family-visit category when booking: Directive 2004/38/EC cases are free of charge but you must present the relationship evidence at the counter or the fee is taken.

Practical tips

Flag the application as a Directive 2004/38/EC family-member case when booking, and bring originals plus certified translations of marriage or birth certificates — a missing translation is the usual reason the waiver is refused at the counter.

What is unusual about the Greece process

The fee waiver only covers family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free-movement rights. Visiting a Greek relative who has never lived or worked in another EU state is charged the normal Schengen fee.

Official sources

If you are applying from the United Kingdom

London — GVCW Greece Visa Application Centre — London
Suite 1, 4th Floor, 1 Duchess Street, London W1W 6AN
Appointments and the GVCW service fee are booked and paid online before you attend.
Manchester — GVCW Greece Visa Application Centre — Manchester
Manchester centre — exact address is confirmed on the GVCW portal at booking
Opening days can be limited; check the portal when booking.
Edinburgh — GVCW Greece Visa Application Centre — Edinburgh
Edinburgh centre — exact address is confirmed on the GVCW portal at booking
Serves applicants resident in Scotland.
London — Consulate General of Greece in London
1A Holland Park, London W11 3TP
Consular office responsible for decisions; national D visas are adjudicated here, not at the visa centre.

Applying from somewhere else? Use the consulate that covers your country of legal residence — the requirements above still apply.

Updated today against official Greece consular sources. Requirements can change without notice — always confirm before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Greece family visit visa cost?: For a Greece family visit visa, the consular fee is €90. Reduced or waived amounts apply to: Adult (standard) — €90; Child 6–11 — €45; Child under 6 — free; Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen — free; School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) — free; Researchers travelling for scientific research — free; Application centre service fee — €37. Free of charge under Directive 2004/38/EC for spouses, children and dependent relatives of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who have exercised free movement. Visiting a Greek national who has always lived in Greece does NOT qualify — the standard EUR 90 fee applies. Visa application centres such as VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact or Capago charge their own service fee on top.
How long does a Greece family visit visa take to process?: A decision on a Greece family visit visa typically takes around 15 days from the appointment date, though peak season, additional document requests and consulate workload can extend this. Apply as early as the rules allow.
Where do I apply for a Greece family visit visa?: GVCW visa application centre (London, Manchester, Edinburgh) for the Greek Consular Office in London. You always apply through the mission or application centre that covers your country of legal residence.
What documents are required for a Greece family visit visa?: The Greece consular network lists: Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, valid 3+ months beyond departure, 2 blank pages); Completed and signed Schengen visa application form; 1–2 recent biometric photos (35x45mm, ICAO standard); Travel medical insurance covering €30,000, valid across the Schengen area for the whole trip; Round-trip flight reservation / detailed itinerary; Proof of accommodation for every night (hotel bookings or invitation); Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, usually last 3–6 months); Proof of employment / studies (employer letter, payslips, student letter); Proof of UK immigration status (BRP, eVisa share code, or residence permit); Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) taken at the appointment; Invitation letter from the host family member (often on an official form); Proof of the family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate — apostilled and translated where required); Copy of the host's passport / ID / residence permit; Proof of the host's legal residence and accommodation; Proof of the host's income or a formal sponsorship/guarantee document. Some items are mandatory and others only advisable — the EU Visa Compass checklist tool flags which is which.
How do appointments work for a Greece family visit visa?: Appointment model: Outsourced center. Same GVCW online booking system as other categories. Select the family-visit category when booking: Directive 2004/38/EC cases are free of charge but you must present the relationship evidence at the counter or the fee is taken.
Can I apply for a Greece family visit visa from the United Kingdom?: Yes. We list 4 submission points in the UK for Greece, with addresses and notes, on this page. If you live elsewhere, use the consulate covering your country of residence — the requirements themselves stay the same.

🇬🇷 Greece family visit visa: requirements, fee and processing time