The Greek Embassy in Kuwait receives visa applications for Kuwaiti citizens and residents through the VFS Global Group Visa Application Center. You must go to the center in person after booking an appointment through the official website, to submit the documents and then submit the visa application.
Kuwaiti citizens need to obtain a visa to travel to Greece, as do a large number of residents in Kuwait. This visa is obtained by going to the VFS Global Group Visa Center in Kuwait and then submitting the application during the scheduled working hours. The application cannot be submitted in full online.
The following list shows the types of Greece visa from Kuwait:
Transit Visa.
Seamen Transit Visa.
Short Stay – Tourist Visa.
Short Stay – Business Visa.
Short Stay – Visiting Friends/Family Visa.
Short Stay – Medical Treatment Visa.
Short Stay – Housemaid Visa.
How to obtain a Greece visa from Kuwait
To obtain a Greece visa from Kuwait, Here’s how you can do it: [1]
Step 1: Go to VFS Global Group website directly “from here“.
Step 2: Click on the Book now icon.
Step 3: Click on the Book now icon after reading the details.
Step 4: Complete the appointment booking to visit the visa center.
Step 5: Pay the required fees for Greece visa service from Kuwait.
Step 6: Visit the Visa Application Centre on the scheduled appointment.
Step 7: Complete the application and then wait for the visa to be issued.
Step 8: Receive your passport with Greece visa when it is ready.
How to inquire about a Greece visa application from Kuwait
To inquire about a Greece visa application from Kuwait, Just follow these easy steps:
Step 1: Go to VFS Global Group website directly “from here“.
Step 2: Type the Reference Number in the upper empty field.
Step 3: Enter the applicant’s Last Name in the field provided.
Step 4: Enter the verification code.
Step 5: Click on the Submit icon.
Step 6: Check Greece visa application status from Kuwait.
Requirements for issuing a Greece visa from Kuwait
The following table shows the requirements for a Greece visa from Kuwait:
Visa type
Requirements
General requirements
The visa must be applied for either in person or through a representative.
All documentation must be submitted in English.
For children registered in a parent’s passport, a separate application form has to be submitted.
Original documents must be presented; additional photocopies may be required.
The Embassy of Greece has a right to ask any other additional documents it deemed necessary, or may call the applicant for an interview.
If the visa application is refused, the reason will be mentioned in the refusal form.
No further information will be given to the applicant.
In all cases the visa fee and service fee is non-refundable.
Head coverings is not permitted except for religious reasons, but facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of applicant´s face must be clearly shown.
photographs must be in compliance with ICAO standards.
Transit Visa
A visa application form correctly completed and signed
2 recent color photographs 3.5 cm×4 cm.
Original Passport and copy of previous Schengen visas. The passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the travel date and contain at least 02 free pages.
In case of a new passport, photocopies of the old passport are required.
Copy of Kuwait Residence Permit for Non-Kuwaiti
Civil ID copy for GCC citizens.
Residence permit should be valid for at least 6 months.
International Travel Insurance.
A valid entry visa for the final country of destination.
A proof of transport arrangements confirmed airplane ticket or bookings.
Seamen Transit Visa
A visa application form correctly completed and signed
2 recent color photographs 3.5 cm×4 cm.
International Passport including photocopies – Only pages containing any information.
The passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry of the validity period of the visa and contain at least 2 free pages.
In case of a new passport, photocopies of the old passport are required.
Internal Passport including photocopies, only pages containing any information.
A valid entry visa for the final country of destination.
A proof of transport arrangements – Confirmed airplane ticket or bookings.
The above mentioned visa is for Airport Transit only and not valid for any other Schengen country.
Short Stay – Tourist Visa
Original passport and copy of previous Schengen visas. For new passports, the old passport is also required.
2 recent color photographs 3.5 cm×4 cm.
Visa application completed in English and signed (name should be written as in passport).
Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa issuance.
Copy of Kuwait Residence Permit for Non-Kuwaiti.
Civil ID copy for GCC citizens.
Kuwait residency should be valid for at least 6 months for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Salary certificate and authorized signature which is registered in Chamber of Commerce – Please attach copy of “Eatemad Tawkiea”.
Original & copy of the work permit from the Ministry of Labour of Kuwait for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Bank statement for the last 6 months with present balance. If acquired through the internet, issuing bank stamp is required.
International medical travel insurance for the duration of the trip covered not less than 30,000 Euro.
Short Stay – Business Visa
Original passport and copy of previous Schengen visas.
Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa issuance.
For new passports, the old passport is also required.
2 recent color photographs 3.5 cm×4 cm.
Visa application completed in English and signed (name should be written as in passport).
Copy of Kuwait Residence Permit for Non-Kuwaiti.
Civil ID copy for GCC citizens.
Kuwait residency should be valid for at least 6 months for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Salary certificate and authorized signature of his which registered in Chamber of Commerce. Stating the applicant’s salary, position and duration of employment with attached copy of “Eatemad Tawkiea”.
Original and copy of the work permit from the Ministry of Labour of Kuwait for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
International medical travel insurance for the duration of the trip covered not less than 30,000 Euro.
Ticket and voucher of hotel reservation.
Documents from the host company.
Invitation letter from host company in Greece. Stating the complete. details/information of the business invitation.
Sponsorship/Confirmation Letter from Company in Kuwait.
Confirmed flight ticket and hotel vouchers.
If travelling to other Schengen areas/countries, flight and hotel vouchers for all destinations must be submitted. Applicant may be asked to submit the proof of payment.
Original Up-to-date Salary bank account statement for the last 6 months and with sufficient balance for non-Kuwaiti nationals/GCC citizens.
Account statements generated through the internet must be stamped by the issuing bank.
Short Stay – Visiting Friends/Family
Original and copy of the passport main pages (front with personal info, residence, and Schengen visas).
For new passports, the old passport is also required.
2 colored passport-size photos of good quality – white background.
Visa application completed in English and signed (name should be written as in passport).
Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa issuance.
Applicants should be residents of Kuwait and have a valid residence of at least 6 months for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Salary certificate and authorized signature of his which registered in Chamber of Commerce.
Original & copy of the work permit from the Ministry of Labour of Kuwait for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Bank statement for the last 6 months with present balance.
International medical travel insurance for the duration of the trip covered not less than 30,000 Euro.
Accreditation of the normative requirements on kinship (blood relationship), age, or where applicable, economic dependency:
Marriage certificate in the case of the spouse.
Birth certificate in the case of descendants or ascendants.
Ticket and voucher of hotel reservation.
Short Stay – Medical Treatment Visa
Original and copy of the passport main pages (front with personal info, residence, and Schengen visas).
For new passports, the old passport is also required.
2 colored passport-size photos of good quality – white background.
Visa application completed in English and signed (name should be written as in passport).
Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa issuance.
Applicants should be residents of Kuwait and have a valid residence of at least 6 months for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Salary certificate and authorized signature of his which registered in Chamber of Commerce
Original & copy of the work permit from the Ministry of Labour of Kuwait for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Bank statement for the last 6 months with present balance.
International medical travel insurance for the duration of the trip covered not less than 30,000 Euro.
Ticket and voucher of hotel reservation.
Medical report issued by the doctor in charge of the treatment in Kuwait.
Written confirmation of appointment with doctor in charge of treatment in Greece
For persons escorting the patient: confirmed hotel booking – Full address of the hotel must be written in the application: full name, street name, building name & number, city and city code.
Short Stay – Housemaid Visa
Original passport and copy of previous Schengen visas. For new passports, the old passport is also required. Passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of visa issuance.
Two colored passport-size photos of good quality with white background must be.
Visa application completed in English and signed – name should be written as in passport.
Copy of Kuwait residence permit and civil ID.
Applicants should be residents of Kuwait and have a valid residence of at least 6 months for non-Kuwaiti and GCC citizens.
Sponsor’s Guarantee Letter For non-Kuwaiti nationals Stating the purpose of travel, salary, and start date of employment with the same sponsor in Kuwait. Attach copy of sponsor’s passport and civil ID. Must be working with sponsor for at least 3 years.
Sponsor’s Bank statement for the last 6 months with present balance. If printed through the internet, bank stamp is required.
Copy of employment contract.
International medical travel insurance for the duration of the trip covered not less than 30,000 Euro.
Ticket and voucher of hotel reservation
Fees for issuing a Greece visa from Kuwait
The following table shows the fees for an Greece visa from Kuwait:
Charge Type
Visa Type
Amount
Visa Fees
Transit Visa
60 KWD
Russian ,Albanian, Ukraine, Bosnia, Serbia, FYROM, Moldova Nationals for short stay
Transit Visa
Free
Children below 12 years
Transit Visa
Free
Service Fees
Transit Visa
20 KWD
Visa Fees
Seamen Transit visa
35 KWD
Russian ,Albanian, Ukraine, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Moldova Nationals for short stay
Seamen Transit visa
Free
Service Fees
Seamen Transit visa
20 KWD
Visa Fees- For adults
Short Stay Visas
90 KWD
Children below 12 years
Short Stay Visas
Free
Visa C for nationals with Visa Facilitation Agreement (Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Kosovo, Georgia, Armenia)
Short Stay Visas
35 KWD
Service Fees
Short Stay Visas
20 KWD
Greece Visa from Kuwait processing Time
The Greek visa from Kuwait is usually decided within 15 calendar days from the date the Greek embassy receives the application, and the processing process may take up to 30 days sometimes depending on the status of the application, and processing of applications takes 60 calendar days in rare cases.
Where to apply for a Greece visa from Kuwait
The following table shows where to obtain a Greece visa from Kuwait:
Item
Details
Center name
VFS Global Group Visa Application Centre
Location
Arraya Centre – Al Shahada Street – Al Asimah Governorate
Days
Sunday to Thursday
Business hours
8:30 AM To 5:00 PM
Submission hours
8:30 AM To 3:30 PM
Passport Collection
4:00 PM To 5:00 PM
Conclusion
Greece visa applications cannot be submitted online from Kuwait, but the citizen or resident must go to the VFS Global Group Visa Application Centre during official working hours to submit the visa application.
Questions & Answers
How to apply for work in Greece from Kuwait?
Applying for a job in Greece from Kuwait is done by going to the designated visa center after booking an appointment in advance and then submitting the application in person.
How much is the Greece visa fee from Kuwait?
Greece visa fee from Kuwait starts from 20 KWD and goes up to 90 KWD.
Does a Kuwaiti citizen need a visa to travel to Greece?
Yes, a Kuwaiti citizen must obtain a visa to travel to Greece.
Is Greece visa issuance service available from Kuwait online?
No, Greece visa issuance service is not available online from Kuwait.
Where to apply for Greece visa from Kuwait?
Greece visa application from Kuwait is done through VFS Global Group Visa Application Centre.
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