National Visa (Type D) for StudiesStudy in Greece
from India
Greek-taught public UG degrees can be tuition-free; English-taught international programs typically €1,500–9,000/year (medicine higher). Applications are filed from India via GVCW (Global Visa Center World) centres — Greece's official visa provider in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru + more) — on behalf of the Greek Embassy/Consulates; personal appearance required — and everything from admission to the visa appointment can be handled for you, end to end.
Work while studying
Part-time work permitted on the student residence permit — commonly cited cap 20 hrs/week in term time (verify current rule for your case)
Intakes
September–October (main); a few February starts
Visa processing
Typically 4–12 weeks at the consulate; applications open 6 months before travel — start 3–4 months ahead of intake
After you graduate
1-year residence permit after graduation to seek work or start a business (no automatic work visa)
The money, honestly
What you spend.
What simply stays yours.
Most agents blur these two numbers together. The visa asks you to show funds — that money remains yours to live on in Greece. What you actually spend on the visa process is far smaller.
You spend
visa process, one-time- Type D visa fee (€90)≈₹8,100
- GVCW service charge (≈€30)≈₹2,700
- Travel medical insurance for entry≈₹8,000–15,000
- Apostilles: PCC + degree + medical≈₹6,000–12,000
- Residence permit in Greece (first year, ≈€150)≈₹13,500
- Travel to GVCW centre≈₹2,000–6,000
Visa process typically under ₹2 lakh
Our filing service is charged separately (₹24,999–₹34,999, 18% GST included).
You show
stays your money≈₹4.3–7.5 lakh/year equivalent shown
≈€400–700/month shown via 3–6 months of bank statements (≈€5,000–8,000 for the year)
Own or sponsor bank balance — no blocked account. Consulates want consistent statements; sudden lump-sum deposits are a classic refusal trigger. Sponsors add ITRs + relationship proof.
This is proof of funds, not a fee — you live on it in Greece.
Excludes tuition (€0–9,000/yr depending on program), the €400–700/month funds you SHOW (that money stays yours), flights and living costs.
Step by step
Admission to boarding,
one clear path.
Step 1
Secure admission
Offer + registration/tuition arrangement from a recognised Greek institution.
Step 2
Apostille your file
PCC (under 3 months old), medical certificate and academic documents apostilled by MEA.
Step 3
Book GVCW appointment
File the Type D application in person; possible to apply up to 6 months pre-travel.
Step 4
Pay and appear
€90 visa fee + GVCW service charge; consulate may call you for an interview.
Step 5
Collect D visa and fly
Passport returned with the national visa; enter Greece before it expires.
Step 6
Residence permit in Greece
Apply for the student residence permit (≈€150) soon after arrival — the D visa alone doesn't cover the full course.
Your file
Documents we prepare with you
- Passport (valid 3+ months beyond stay, issued within 10 years)
- National visa application form + recent photos
- Admission/registration letter from the Greek institution
- Proof of tuition payment or fee arrangement
- Bank statements (3–6 months) — own or sponsor, with sponsor ITRs
- Apostilled Police Clearance Certificate (under 3 months)
- Medical fitness certificate
- Travel medical insurance (min €30,000 cover)
- Proof of accommodation in Greece
- Apostilled academic certificates
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Unexplained lump-sum deposits or funds below the expected monthly level
Doubts about genuine study intent — course–profile mismatch, weak interview, unexplained gaps
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Greece student-visa FAQs
Is studying in Greece really free?
Only Greek-taught public undergraduate degrees are tuition-free. English-taught international programs charge roughly €1,500–9,000/year — check your exact program.
Is IELTS compulsory?
The university sets the language requirement; many English-taught programs ask IELTS ~6.0 or an accepted alternative. The consulate checks you meet whatever your course requires.
Can I work while studying?
Yes — part-time work is permitted on the student residence permit (commonly up to 20 hrs/week in term time). It supplements, not replaces, your proof of funds.
Can my spouse come with me?
There is no dependant visa bundled with a study D visa. Family reunification is a separate, later process with its own income conditions.
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