{"id":86898,"date":"2018-11-23T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-23T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelstartblg.wpenginepowered.com\/greek-schengen-visa-application-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2025-11-04T13:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T13:49:38","slug":"greek-schengen-visa-application-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelstart.co.za\/blog\/greek-schengen-visa-application-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Greece visa requirements for South Africans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dreaming of waking up in a white-washed villa in Santorini<\/a>, or exploring the Parthenon in Athens<\/a>? Greece<\/a> is a Mediterranean haven of great food, gorgeous beaches and picturesque villages. The Greece visa application process is a simple one, and you can easily find out all you need to know.<\/p>\n

South African passport holders require a Greek Schengen visa to travel anywhere in Greece. You can apply at the Greek Consulates or Greek Visa Application Centre located in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. We advise you to apply for your Greece visa two to three months before you travel to avoid disappointment or delays.<\/p>\n

Please note this process is applicable to South African passport holders.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The short-stay Schengen visa<\/strong> is available as a single or multiple entry visa. It is valid for 90 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

How to apply for your Greece visa:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Schedule an appointment online<\/a> with your nearest VAC<\/li>\n
  2. Submit your documents, booking confirmation, proof of payment and biometrics in person at the VAC<\/li>\n
  3. Expect to wait between 15-30 days for your application to be processed<\/li>\n
  4. Collect your visa or have it couriered to you, as soon as you\u2019re notified<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    All Schengen states require everyone to appear in person for biometric data to be collected. Greece is no exception, though travellers who have submitted their biometric data to Greece within the last five years\u00a0may\u00a0be allowed to submit their application through an authorised representative.<\/p>\n

    Note: Any additional visas to your final destination must be obtained before applying for your Greece visa<\/em><\/p>\n

    Greece visa cost:<\/h2>\n

    You can either make a cash deposit before<\/em><\/strong> your appointment, or pay by debit\/ credit card at the application centre.<\/p>\n

    Visa fee: R1020 \/ EU60 <\/strong><\/p>\n

    An additional charge of R350 is payable should you choose to apply via GVC World.<\/p>\n

    The fee can be paid in cash to the following Nedbank account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Bank Name: <\/strong><\/td>\nNedbank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Branch Name: <\/strong><\/td>\nBusiness Banking North Rand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Account Name: <\/strong><\/td>\nEuro World<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Account No: <\/strong><\/td>\n1050318277<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Branch Code: <\/strong><\/td>\n146905 or 198765 (Universal Code)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Swift Code: <\/strong><\/td>\nNEDSZAJJ<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Reference: <\/strong><\/td>\nPassport Number<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Please note that application fees are non-fundable and subject to fluctuations in exchange rates.<\/em><\/p>\n

    When submitting your application, you can select an SMS service at R20 for visa collection notification. There is also an optional courier service at R200 per visa application.<\/p>\n

    Consular visa fees are waived for the following applicants:<\/h3>\n