Greece
How to Get a Greece Schengen Visa?
Your Greece Schengen visa application is submitted through Kosmos Visa Services application centres. We support you through the appointment and document process for tourist, short-term education/internship, and family or friends visit applications.
Application Centre
Kosmos Vize Hizmetleri
Office locations vary by country of residence.
Visa Fee
- €90 consulate fee (age 12+)
- €45 consulate fee (age 6-11)
- ~€25-40 application centre service fee (varies by centre)
- Children under 6 are exempt
Processing Time
Standard processing time is 15 calendar days; this can extend to 30 days if further review is needed, and up to 60 days in exceptional cases (Visa Code, Article 23).
Your Greece Schengen visa application is submitted through Kosmos Visa Services, the official partner of the Greek missions, with centres in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, and Edirne; we'll help you identify the right centre based on where you live.
Tourist
For tourist travel to Greece, we book your appointment through Kosmos Visa Services and prepare documents matching your travel plan.
See general process →Education & Internship
For a language course or internship in Greece, we manage your Kosmos application with your acceptance letter.
See general process →Family & Friends Visit
For visiting family or friends in Greece, we prepare your invitation and accommodation documents to Kosmos's standards.
See general process →Frequently Asked Questions
- Which centre should I apply to for a Greece visa?
- Depending on where you live, you'll apply through one of Kosmos Visa Services' centres in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, or Edirne; we'll help you identify the right one.
- Is it easier to get a Greece visa because it's Turkey's closest Schengen neighbour?
- No, proximity doesn't simplify the process; Greece applies the same criteria and the same €90 standard visa fee as other Schengen countries.