The economic crisis in Greece has to some extent contributed to the awakening of Russian interest in this country. Indeed, in an effort to help out at least some funds, hotel owners have lowered prices for their stay, so rest there has become cheaper. However, before packing your bags, you need to obtain a visa to Greece.
Visa to Greece
In order to enter Greece, including the islands of Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Corfu or Zakynthos, you must open a Schengen visa for the entire duration of your stay in the country. At the same time, even before planning a trip, it is worth making sure that the foreign passport of tourists will be valid for at least 3 months after the end of the trip, and it has 2 blank pages. If one of the conditions is not met, the documents will not be accepted for a visa.
If you have a Schengen multivisa for a year, open, for example, at the visa center in Spain, you can go with it to Greece without additional documents.
Documents for visa processing
Regardless of who will deal with the visa application - the tourist himself or a specialized office, it is necessary to prepare a number of documents.
First, you need to take 35 x 40 mm photographs against a blue background. Any photo studio has a list of image requirements.
Secondly, it is necessary to purchase a medical insurance policy for those traveling to the Schengen countries. It can be obtained from any insurance company licensed for this type. The minimum sum insured must be EUR 30,000.
Thirdly, you need to book a hotel for the entire period of your stay in Greece and purchase plane tickets.
Fourthly, in the accounting department or in the personnel department at the place of work, you need to request a certificate confirming the position in the organization and the amount of salary.
This is a general list of documents for tourists wishing to visit Greece. Those traveling there on business, minors or persons holding third-country citizenship should carefully study the Agreed List of Documents on the website of the Greece Visa Application Center.
How to get a visa to Greece on your own
All prepared documents with a foreign passport and a copy of all Russian pages must be submitted to obtain a visa. This can be done through a travel company, if a ready-made tour is purchased from it, or a specialized organization, both of which charge a fee. However, you can get a visa to Greece on your own.
Visa fees must be paid before submitting documents. This can be done at Sberbank. If you wish to open a multiple-entry visa, the fee does not change.
To do this, on the website of the Greece Visa Application Center, you need to download a standard application form and fill it out. There you can also determine at the place of residence exactly where to apply for a visa. After the documents are accepted, it will be possible to track your passport in a special section.
