LAHORE – Greece has something to offer for every traveler as a fantastic destination with a rich history, stunning landscapes and vibrant culture.

The European country enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The best time to visit is during April to June or September to October for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.

Pakistani nationals are required to obtain a visa in order to enter the Schengen territory of Greece. This visa grants in general free mobility within the Schengen Territory for visitor’s/ business/tourist stays of maximum of 90 days per 180 days of the year.

Documents Required for Visit Visa

1. Visa application form completed and signed.
2. Passport, with at least two blank pages. The passport shall have been issued within the previous ten years. The passport shall be valid for at least three months after the intended date of your departure from the Schengen area or, in the case of multiple trips, until the date on which you plan to depart after your final stay.
3. A recent photograph conforming to ICAO standards .
4. Collecting fingerprints: The applicant’s fingerprints shall be collected if they have not been registered in the VIS within the previous 59 months, during a previous lodging of a Schengen visa application. Certain categories of applicants are exempt from this obligation.
5. Bank and credit card statements for the last 3 months.
6. Financial situation
7. Hotel reservations or proof of participation in group travel:

• If you are invited by a friend or family member:

A letter of invitation signed by the inviting person and duly notarized in Greece.

• If you are travelling for business and your accommodation costs are covered by an inviting company in Greece:

A letter from the inviting company.

10. Travel Medical Insurance:

Applicants shall have travel medical insurance that covers emergency medical care, hospitalization and repatriation (in case of death included). The minimum coverage should be for €30.000. This insurance shall be valid for the entire Schengen area, in the case of a uniform visa, or for the territory of member state(s) concerned in case of a visa of limited territorial validity, and throughout the duration of the stay.

Greece Schengen Visa Fee in Pakistan

As of August 2024, the visit visa fee for Greece stands at 80 euros. You will be asked to pay at the Consular Office of Greece in Islamabad, the day of your appointment only in cash.

Minimum Bank Statement for Greece Visit Visa

The applicant is required to submit proof of sufficient funds for duration of stay. Bank and credit statements for last 6 months in addition to previous year.

Following is the minimum daily required amount for bearing expense of stay in Greece. An applicant is required to show the amount which is enough for the days he/she intends to spend there:

So, you will require to have minimum 1500 euros in account if you are planning to spend 30 days in Greece.

As of August 24, 2024, one Euro is equal to 312.30. It means you need to have around Rs468,450 in your bank account if your stay is for 30 days in Greece.