🇬🇷Greece

Typically bring

• • Valid Indian passport with at least 6‑month validity beyond intended stay and at least two blank visa pages.
• • Completed Schengen visa application form.
• • Recent passport‑size photographs meeting the embassy’s specifications.
• • Round‑trip flight reservation or travel itinerary.
• • Proof of accommodation in Greece (hotel booking or host invitation).
• • Travel insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation for the duration of the stay.

Watch out for

• Misunderstanding the visa type—ensure you apply for a short‑stay Schengen visa for tourism or business, not a long‑stay visa.
• Submitting incomplete documents—missing photos or insufficient proof of funds can lead to delays or refusals.
• Assuming a visa can be obtained at the border—Greece is part of Schengen and does not issue visas on arrival for Indian nationals.
• Relying on unofficial visa agencies—use only the embassy, consulate, or authorised visa centre.
• Not checking the validity of the passport’s machine‑readable zone before travel.

Good to know

• Currency is the Euro (EUR); credit cards work in most places, but cash is handy in smaller towns.
• Greek is the official language; English is widely understood in tourist areas.
• Mobile data and Wi‑Fi are available throughout major cities and tourist sites.
• Safety: Greece is generally safe, but watch for pickpocketing in crowded areas, especially in Athens and popular islands.
• Public transport is extensive—trains, buses, ferries connect islands and mainland cities.