VISA REQUIREMENTSFor the participants that need a visa for traveling to Greece, the requested documentation and corresponding procedures (letter of invitation) will be handled through the conference secretariat. I you wish to check about your current status as regards visa requirements for Greece, the following information is provided. 1. Greece follows the Schengen Agreement provisions and the subsequent acquis concerning short term visa issues. Countries applying the Schengen acquis in full (EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, plus associated countries: Iceland and Norway, Switzerland -partially) follow a common visa policy for short-term stays of up to three (3) months in the Schengen area. The citizens of these countries are not subjected to border controls within the common area (airlines or other carriers require identification - I.D. Card or passport or any other piece of identification issued by a public authority). 2. Citizens of the following EU and other European countries do not need a visa to enter Greece (and the Schengen area). They have only to produce a passport or an I.D. card at the border.
3. For holders of regular passports of the following countries who wish to visit Greece (and the Schengen area) and stay up to 3 months (90 days) within a six (6) month period, NO visa is required:
4. Holders of regular passports from the rest of the world need a visa in order to enter Greece (and the Schengen area) Links to useful informationClick here for a full list of Greek Embassies and Consulates around the world. Click here for an interactive application that informs you about the corresponding Greek Representation around the world for applying for a visa (according to your nationality and place of staying). Click here for information about traveling to Greece from the Greek Ministry of Foreign affairs. |
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