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VISA INFORMATION FOR PAKISTANI PASSPORT HOLDERS

Greece Visa At A Glance

Varioline Traveller Research • Updated 4 Sep 2026

Visa Requirement Visa Required

Entry Route Schengen short-stay visa (Category C)

Permitted Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, subject to visa sticker conditions.

Government Fee Pakistani adult Category C visa fee: EUR 90 equivalent in PKR, plus a mandatory GVCW service fee of EUR 30 equivalent in PKR.

Processing Time Normally up to 15 calendar days; may be extended to 45 calendar days where further examination, documents or consultation is required.

Application Method As of 15 June 2026, Greece visa appointments in Pakistan are booked online through the official GVCW system and applications are submitted at Visa Application Centres in Islamabad and Lahore.

Biometrics Fingerprints are collected if they have not been recorded in VIS during the previous 59 months, subject to the standard

Appointment Appointment required. As of 15 June 2026, book online through the official Greece/GVCW Pakistan scheduling system; appli

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Interview Conditional

Passport Submission Original passport required

Passport Validity Passport must have been issued within the previous 10 years, be valid for at least three months after intended departure from the Schengen Area, and contain at least two blank visa pages.

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

How To Apply For A Greece Visa

Current application guidance for Pakistani passport holders, based on the Varioline Traveller research database.

Application Process

Confirm that Greece is the sole, main or first-entry Schengen destination under the applicable competence rules.
Select the applicable Category C purpose and review the relevant GVCW checklist.
Register for a GVCW online account, complete the application form and print the application and data-protection document.
Book an appointment at the GVCW Visa Application Centre in Islamabad or Lahore.
Prepare a separate A4 application pack with originals, copies, photographs and supporting evidence.
Attend the VAC personally to submit the application, original passport, documents and biometrics where required.
Pay the applicable visa fee and mandatory VAC service fee in PKR.
Track the application and collect the passport through the VAC after the Embassy decision.

Submission & Consular Guidance

Submission Route Follow the competent embassy, consulate, VAC or official portal route for the selected visa category.

Pakistan Applicants Confirm the current submission instructions for applicants in Pakistan before lodging the application.

Timing Appointment availability and visa processing time are separate stages and should be planned independently.

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Document Checklist

Schengen National Study Health / Medical Insurance Evidence
Schengen National Study Residence / Accommodation Evidence
Greece Health / Medical Insurance – Long-Term Study
Greece Accommodation Evidence – Long-Term Study
Schengen National Residence / Long-Term Accommodation Evidence
Current & All Previous Passports
Clear Colour Copy of CNIC / NICOP, Front and Back
Schengen Final Destination Visa / Residence Permission, If Required
Picture(s) for Visa Application
Personal Bank Statement with Account Maintenance Certificate (Signed & Stamped)

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Conditional Requirements

For a sponsored trip, provide the sponsorship or invitation letter, sponsor identity or status evidence, proof of financial capacity and evidence of relationship to the applicant.
For a family or friend visit, provide the host invitation, host identity and legal-status/address evidence, relationship evidence where relevant, and accommodation arrangements. Confirm the current host-signature verification requirement with GVCW.
For business travel, provide the Greek or Schengen company invitation, Pakistani employer letter, Chamber of Commerce recommendation, business correspondence, registration evidence, tax documents and applicable personal and company bank statements.
For a conference, provide the organizer invitation, registration and payment evidence, accommodation and travel arrangements. The invitation should also be sent directly to the Embassy as stated in Embassy guidance.
For a minor, provide a separate application pack, birth certificate, parent or guardian identity documents, required consent from a non-travelling parent or guardian, and custody evidence where applicable.
For students, provide a recent enrolment or good-standing letter, funding or scholarship evidence and travel-period permission where applicable.
For self-employed applicants or business owners, provide business registration, tax evidence, personal and business bank statements where relevant, and evidence that the business is active.
For retired applicants, provide pension evidence, bank statements and sponsorship evidence where applicable.

Greece Visa Guide

This personalized checklist is designed for Pakistani applicants travelling to Greece. Short visits of up to 90 days may use a Schengen Type C visa for purposes including tourism, family or friends, business, conferences, studies, medical reasons, official visits and other eligible temporary activities. Longer stays use Greek National D procedures where applicable. Visa applications in Pakistan are currently submitted through Global Visa Center World in Islamabad or Lahore and are assessed by the Embassy of Greece in Islamabad.

Other Immigration Route Review Route Depends on Purpose and Duration

Category Other

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Depends on final route.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay If Type C applies: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity Depends on final route.

Entries Depends on route.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

GVCW lists Other as a short-stay category, but the exact route must still match the real activity and duration.

Permitted Activities

Only activities permitted under the final route selected.

Restrictions

Do not disguise work, residence or another regulated activity as tourism.

Important Notes

Short temporary activities may use Type C. Stays exceeding 90 days or national-purpose activities require the appropriate National D route.

Official Source

Tourism / Holiday Schengen Visa (Type C) - Tourism Schengen Visa (Type C)

Category Tourism / Holiday

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally up to 15 calendar days; some cases may be extended up to 45 calendar days.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity As granted.

Entries Single or multiple entry, as granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

For tourism in Greece where Greece is the main destination or longest Schengen stay.

Permitted Activities

Tourism, holidays and sightseeing.

Restrictions

Employment is not permitted.

Important Notes

Applications are submitted through GVCW in Islamabad or Lahore and assessed by the Embassy of Greece in Islamabad.

Official Source

Visit Family or Friends Schengen Visa (Type C) - Family / Friends Schengen Visa (Type C)

Category Visit Family or Friends

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally up to 15 days; may extend to 45 days.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity As granted.

Entries Single or multiple entry, as granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

For a temporary visit to family members or friends in Greece.

Permitted Activities

Private family/friend visits.

Restrictions

Not for long-term family reunification.

Important Notes

Host/invitation and relationship evidence should support the declared private visit. Long-term family reunification uses a National D procedure.

Official Source

Business Visit Schengen Visa (Type C) - Business Schengen Visa (Type C)

Category Business Visit

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally up to 15 days; may extend to 45 days.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity As granted.

Entries Single or multiple entry, as granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

For short business visits to Greece.

Permitted Activities

Meetings, commercial discussions and genuine business visitor activities.

Restrictions

Employment requiring Greek authorization is not permitted.

Important Notes

Invitation, business relationship, accommodation, funding and itinerary should be consistent.

Official Source

Conference / CME / Professional Meeting Schengen Visa (Type C) - Conference / Professional Event Schengen Visa (Type C)

Category Conference / CME / Professional Meeting

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally up to 15 days; may extend to 45 days.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity As granted.

Entries Single or multiple entry, as granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

For short professional conferences, CME programs, congresses and meetings in Greece.

Permitted Activities

Conference, professional-event and CME attendance.

Restrictions

Paid employment requiring authorization is not covered.

Important Notes

Registration, invitation and professional relevance should match the itinerary and funding.

Official Source

Study / Education Schengen Visa (Type C) - Short Study / Course Schengen Visa (Type C)

Category Study / Education

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Schengen C: normally up to 15 days, possibly 45. National D: processing is category-specific and at Embassy discretion.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period

Validity Depends on the study route.

Entries According to route granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

GVCW lists Studies as a short-stay Type C purpose where the intended stay fits within 90 days. Longer study requires the Greek National D study route.

Permitted Activities

Study, short educational activities or long-term study according to the visa issued.

Restrictions

A short-stay visa must not be used for a programme requiring a National D visa and residence permit.

Important Notes

Your questionnaire can further identify School/College/University, Training, Research, Exchange or Internship. Duration and activity determine whether Type C or National D is appropriate.

Official Source

Medical Treatment Schengen Visa (Type C) - Medical Reasons Schengen Visa (Type C) / Route Review

Category Medical Treatment

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally up to 15 days; may extend to 45 days.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Short stay: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity As granted or according to the longer-stay route.

Entries As granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

GVCW lists Medical Reasons as an available short-stay Schengen Type C purpose.

Permitted Activities

Medical consultation, treatment and related short-stay activities.

Restrictions

Employment is not permitted and longer stays require route review.

Important Notes

Medical-institution confirmation, treatment arrangements and proof of sufficient funds or payment should support the application.

Official Source

Official / Government Visit Schengen Visa (Type C) - Official Delegation Schengen Visa (Type C) / Status Review

Category Official / Government Visit

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally up to 15 days; may extend to 45 days.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay If Type C applies: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity As applicable.

Entries As applicable.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

For short official missions, delegations or government visits where a visa is required.

Permitted Activities

Official meetings, consultations, negotiations and government events.

Restrictions

Unrelated employment or residence is not covered.

Important Notes

Official delegation evidence should identify the applicant, purpose, intended stay and accommodation arrangements.

Official Source

Religious Visit Short Religious Visit / National D Route Schengen Visa (Type C) or National Visa (Type D)

Category Religious Visit

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Type C: normally up to 15 days, possibly 45. National D: processing varies.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Type C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Validity Depends on route granted.

Entries According to route.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

Short religious visits may fall within Type C. Greece also provides National D routes for longer religious, cultural or scientific activities.

Permitted Activities

Religious visits or activities permitted under the visa issued.

Restrictions

A short-stay visa must not be used for a longer activity requiring National D status.

Important Notes

Determine whether the visit is a short event or a stay exceeding three months. National D visas can cover longer religious activities.

Official Source

Airport Transit / Connecting Flight Airport Transit Visa (Type A) Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Category Airport Transit

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Normally 15 calendar days after an admissible visa application is lodged. The period may be extended up to 45 calendar days where further examination is required.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay International airport transit area only. The visa does not authorize entry into the Schengen territory.

Validity Validity is determined by the competent Schengen visa authority according to the approved airport-transit itinerary.

Entries Single, double or multiple airport transit, as granted.

Biometrics Required

Medical Exam Usually Not Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

For a Pakistani passport holder transiting through the international transit area of an airport in Greece while travelling onward to a destination outside the Schengen Area. Pakistani nationals are included in the common list of nationalities generally required to hold a Schengen airport transit visa, subject to the exemptions provided by the Visa Code.

Permitted Activities

Remaining within the international transit area of the airport in Greece while waiting for an onward flight to a non-Schengen destination.

Restrictions

An Airport Transit Visa does not permit entry into the Schengen territory. It cannot be used where the traveller must leave the international transit area, collect and re-check baggage landside, change airports, stay outside the transit zone, or continue on a flight to another Schengen State. In such cases the appropriate Schengen entry visa must be assessed instead.

Important Notes

This profile applies specifically to airport transit. The applicant should provide the confirmed onward itinerary and evidence of permission to enter the final destination where required. Visa Code exemptions from the Airport Transit Visa requirement must always be checked before advising the applicant. The competent application route for Greece must follow that country's current Pakistan representation or consular procedure.

Official Source

Study / Education – National Route National Visa D / Residence Route - Study / Education National Visa D / Residence Route

Category Study / Education

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Route-specific; confirm the current Greek national-visa processing time and underlying approval stage.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Over 90 days / national route specific.

Validity Route / permit specific

Entries Route-specific

Biometrics May Be Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

Applicant must qualify for the study / education route under current Greece national immigration/residence rules.

Permitted Activities

Study or education activities permitted by the selected national/residence route.

Restrictions

Employment or other activities outside the permit conditions are not automatically permitted.

Important Notes

Greek work/seasonal and family routes depend on the competent national approval process. Do not substitute a destination-company invitation for required employment/residence approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Greece national / residence application the same as a Schengen C visa?

No. Greece long-stay / national or residence processing is separate from the ordinary Schengen C visitor route and must follow the exact destination-country procedure.

What evidence is central to the Greece Study / Education route?

Admission or enrolment, academic qualifications, financial means and any required insurance/residence evidence are central. Varioline Traveller should confirm the current destination-authority requirements before filing.

What evidence is central to the Greece Employment / Work route?

A binding employment contract or job offer is central, together with any required work or immigration approval. Varioline Traveller should confirm the current destination-authority requirements before filing.

What evidence is central to the Greece Family Reunification route?

Relationship evidence and sponsor status are central; sponsor income, housing, insurance or prior approval may also apply. Varioline Traveller should confirm the current destination-authority requirements before filing.

What evidence is central to the Greece Remote Work / Digital Nomad route?

Qualifying foreign employment/business activity and sufficient foreign-source income are central. Varioline Traveller should confirm the current destination-authority requirements before filing.

What evidence is central to the Greece Other National / Residence Route route?

The case must be matched to a real national/residence category and supported by the required authority, institution, host or immigration evidence. Varioline Traveller should confirm the current destination-authority requirements before filing.

Official Source

Employment / Work – National Route National Visa D / Residence Route - Employment / Work National Visa D / Residence Route

Category Employment / Work

Visa Fee Check current fee

Processing Time Route-specific; confirm the current Greek national-visa processing time and underlying approval stage.

Appointment Wait Check current appointment availability

Maximum Stay Over 90 days / national route specific.

Validity Route / permit specific

Entries Route-specific

Biometrics May Be Required

Medical Exam May Be Required

Interview May Be Required

Who This Route Is For

Applicant must qualify for the employment / work route under current Greece national immigration/residence rules.

Permitted Activities

Employment authorised under the selected national work/residence route.

Restrictions

Work outside the approved employer, occupation or permit conditions is not automatically permitted.