A long-stay “D” visa allows its holder to enter and stay in Greece for more than 3 months. It can be issued for various reasons such as employment, study, academic research, participation in cultural, scientific, religious events, family reunification.
Holders of a national visa have the obligation to apply for a residence permit in Greece immediately after their entry to the country.
The applicant must submit an application for a visa for a long stay in Greece as well as the supporting documents that are requested according to the purpose of the intended stay. In order to locate which documents correspond to your application, please refer to the following categories Family Reunification visa, Employment visa, Study visa and Digital nomads on this page.
Important note: All long-term applications (National "D" Visa) can be submitted only with a passport which is valid for at least 1.5 years (1 year and 6 months) from the date of submission of the application.
Important note: The validity of Police Clearance Certificates should be not more than three (3) months from the date of submission of the application at the Visa Application Centre for Greece. The Police Clearance Certificate should be recent and duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Islamabad.
For other categories of long-stay visa, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic: https://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visa-types/national-visas.html or contact directly the Embassy of Greece in Islambad grcon.isl@mfa.gr.
WHO CAN APPLY
The family members of a third country national, who may enter into Greece in the framework of family reunification are, according to Greek legislation (Article 4, Presidential Decree 131/2006) the following:
- the spouse, provided he/she is over 18 years of age,
- their natural and/or adopted single children of under 18 years of age,
- any other natural and/or adopted children of under 18 years of age of the sponsor or his/her spouse, provided he/she has been awarded their custody.
All Pakistani applicants should submit an application for Long Stay “D” visa only at the GVCW Visa Application Centers in Islamabad or Lahore.
FAMILY REUNION PROCEDURE
The Embassy of Greece in Islamabad/Consular Section (the Embassy) examines family reunification cases concerning citizens of Pakistan in two stages:
- Verification of family relationship
- Applications for a long-term visa
Verification of family relationship
The competent Decentralized Authority issues a document (entitled «Διακρίβωση ύπαρξης οικογενειακής σχέσης») asking the Embassy to verify the family relationship between the applicant who resides legally in Greece and his /her family members who live in Pakistan. The Embassy cannot initiate the procedure before receiving officially the above document.
Application for visa (D Type-long stay in Greece)
The competent Decentralized Authority in Greece, after receiving the Embassy’s opinion, issues a Decision concerning the issuance of a family reunion visa (document entitled «Έγκριση Θεώρησης Εισόδου για Οικογενειακή Επανένωση ») or rejecting the application.
The Embassy cannot initiate the procedure before receiving officially the Decision, which, in most cases, arrives approximately three months after its date of issue.
The Embassy, upon receiving the Decision concerning the issuance of visas, informs the family members concerned, through GVCW and according to the contact details (telephone number) stated by the applicant in Greece, that they can submit an application for a visa for a long stay in Greece along with the required documents and the visa fees.
FAMILY REUNIFICATION REQUIRED DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
Important notices:
- Kindly be informed that the Embassy will accept Family Reunification applications only if the verification procedure has been concluded
- All long-term applications (National "D" Visa) can be submitted only with a passport which is valid for at least 1.5 years (1 year and 6 months) from the date of submission of the application.
- The validity of Police Clearance Certificates should not be more than three (3) months from the date of submission of the application at the Visa Application Centre for Greece.
- Kindly be informed that for National “D”-Family reunification applications (Decision cases) it is mandatory to submit a Travel Insurance. Please check here for the specifications of the Travel Insurance required.
- Regarding minors, a signature of both parents is required on their application. In case one parent is in Greece authorization is needed.
FEES:
Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please view the Visa Fee and Service Fee applicable.
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EURO |
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Family Reunification |
€ 90 |
PLEASE NOTE: All Visa Fees are non-refundable.
SERVICE FEE:
The Service Fee amounts to 30 EUR, payable in PKR, per application over and above the Visa Fees for all applications.
The Service Fee is calculated daily based on the EUR/PKR exchange rate provided by the European Central Bank.
This category of visa is issued for dependent and seasonal work in Greece. Before applying you should confirm that the Approval concerning your case has been issued by the competent Decentralized Authority in Greece and that it has been received officially by the Embassy.
Processing time for Long Stay Visa application is solely up to the Embassy discretion.
All long-term applications (National "D" Visa) can be submitted only with a passport which is valid for at least 1.5 years (1 year and 6 months) from the date of submission of the application.
Important note: The validity of Police Clearance Certificates should be not more than three (3) months from the date of submission of the application at the Visa Application Centre for Greece. The Police Clearance Certificate should be recent and duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Islamabad.
Applicants should have their Medical Certificates ready at the time they submit their application at the Visa Application Center. For more information on the issuance of a medical certificate by a certified Medical Center, please check here.
After submission of the visa application, an interview with the Greek Embassy is scheduled.
DOWNLOAD THE CHECKLIST FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA-DEPENDENT
FEES:
Dear Applicants, Travel Agents and Representatives, please view the revised Visa Fee and Service Fee applicable.
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VISA CATEGORY |
EURO |
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Employment visa-Seasonal Work |
€ 75 |
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Employment visa-Depended Employment |
€180 |
PLEASE NOTE: All Visa Fees are non-refundable.
Please note: There is an extra fee of € 30 for the attestation of your signature on the employment contract after the interview.
The Service Fee amounts to 30 EUR payable in PKR applicable per application over and above the Visa Fees for all applications.
The Service Fee is calculated on a daily basis basis on the EUR/PKR exchange rate provided daily by the European Central Bank.
Kindly submit the below required documents:
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Application form for a Long Stay “D” Visa
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Photos (with white background)
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Valid passport, not destroyed, with validity of at least 1.5 years (1 year and 6 months) from the date of submission of the application
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Proof of sufficient funds to cover the living expenses during the stay in Greece (equivalent to at least € 400 per month during the period of studies)
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Recent original Police Cearance Certificate with Apostille. The validity of Police Clearance Certificate should be not more than three (3) months from the date of submission of the application at the Visa Application Centre for Greece. The Police Clearance Certificate should be recent and duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, Islamabad.
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Travel insurance valid for the 1st year
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Documents of acceptance from the College or University
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Relevant approval of operation form from the Ministry of Education in Greece of the Greek College or University that you have been accepted
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Proof of studies background
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Details regarding the studies (whether courses will be conducted in Greek or English etc)
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Proof of payment of at least one third of the tuition fees
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Applicants should have their Medical Certificates ready at the time they submit their application at the Visa Application Center. For more information on the issuance of a medical certificate by a certified Medical Center, please please check here.
PLEASE NOTE: All Visa Fees are non-refundable.
The Service Fee amounts to 30 EUR, payable in PKR per application over and above the Visa Fees for all applications.
The Service Fee is calculated daily based on the EUR/PKR exchange rate provided by the European Central Bank.
Before submitting visa photos make sure that they are absolutely in a high quality form in order to make their reproduction easy – something needed when facial biometrics applies in the ID Document of the visa holder. The applicants should present two recent (not more than 6 months old) passport-sized photos that should be:
- 3,5 x 4 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch)
- with a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
- in color and with facing forward
- with the forehead and ears visible, without heavy jewelry
- full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/ cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religions belief or ethnic background
- of high quality and printed on normal photographic paper (camera print), preferably not glossy
Please click here for the specifications.
Knowing and meeting properly these requirements is essential, as only if in the needed format, the biometric recognition of the applicant and perfect reproduction can be authorized correctly.
Note:
Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.