Skip to content
07835 205472Mon to Sat, 9am to 7pm
Free visa check

Schengen visa, applied for from the UK

Greece visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you apply for a Greece Schengen visa through Global Visa Center World (GVCW) in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. The visa fee is €90 (£79.20), plus a €30 service fee. Allow at least 15 calendar days, and 5 more outside London.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed · sources at the foot of the page
The blue-domed churches of Oia, Santorini, at sunset with the sun dipping behind a dome above the caldera
Consulate fee, adult. Free for ages 6 to 11, free under 6.
€90
the visa centre in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. Its charge is added at the centre.
3 centres
Standard processing after the appointment.
15 days
The earliest you can apply before you travel.
6 months

Who can apply from the UK

You can apply in the UK if you live here. GVCW asks for a copy of your UK eVisa and a share code, valid for at least 30 days after you leave the Schengen area.

UK visitor visas are not accepted. If you are only visiting the UK, apply in your country of residence.

Greece must be where you stay longest, or your first point of entry if your stays are equal.

Living in the UK does not remove the need for a visa. The Greek Embassy says nationals who need a Schengen visa still need one with a UK residence permit, and so do holders of UK refugee travel documents.

Documents for a Greece visit visa

You provide

  • Passport Signed, valid at least 3 months after your last day in the Schengen area, with two adjacent blank pages, and issued in the last 10 years.
  • Passport copies A copy of the photo page, the signature page if separate, and any Schengen visas from the last three years with their stamps.
  • UK eVisa and share code A copy of your eVisa and a share code, valid for at least 30 days after you leave the Schengen area.
  • Photo A recent colour passport photo, no older than six months, on a white or off-white background.
  • Bank statements Your UK current account (the one your salary goes into) for the last three months, showing at least 90 days of transactions. The closing balance must be no older than 30 days and show at least £40 for each day of your stay.
  • Employment letter and payslips An original letter from HR, no older than 90 days, stamped, signed and addressed to the embassy, with your start date and job title, plus your last three payslips. Self-employed: your last tax return and a letter from your accountant, solicitor or bank manager.
  • Sponsor's documents Only immediate family can sponsor you. They need their passport, proof of relationship, a sponsorship letter with your travel dates, three months of UK statements and proof of their job.
  • Children's documents Application signed by both parents, the full birth certificate, both parents' passports, and parental consent certified by the Embassy of Greece no more than 30 days before you apply.

We provide

  • Application form GVCW's online form, printed and signed. Your details must match your passport exactly.
  • Cover letter and itinerary Your full itinerary with places and dates, plus a letter setting out your plans, who pays and your ties to the UK.
  • Return flight ticket (fully paid) Greece asks for a fully paid return ticket with the e-ticket and a receipt showing nothing left to pay, not just a reservation. We book it with you and supply both.
  • Hotel reservation A confirmed booking with your name, dates and the hotel's address and contact details, for every Schengen country you visit.
  • Travel medical insurance In your full name, valid in every Schengen country for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 for repatriation, urgent care, emergency hospital treatment and death.
  • GVCW appointment We book your appointment at the GVCW centre that suits you, as early as your dates allow.

Where and when to apply

Greece takes UK short-stay applications through the visa centre in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before you travel.

Global Visa Center World (GVCW) runs the Greek visa application centres in the UK for the Consular Office of the Embassy of Greece in London, which decides every application.

Appointments in London →Appointments in Manchester →Appointments in Edinburgh →

Worth knowing about this consulate

  • Greece is strict about flights. It wants fully paid return tickets with a payment receipt, bought from an airline or a travel agency based in Europe. A free flight reservation will not do.
  • Your UK current account must show at least £40 for each day you will spend in the Schengen area, with a closing balance no older than 30 days.
  • GVCW's centres are at 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT; 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH; and 1 Rennie's Isle, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QT (notice of 17 November 2025).
  • Files lodged in Manchester or Edinburgh go to London first, so add 5 days to the minimum processing time.
  • GVCW shows the €90 visa fee as £79.20, payable in pounds at the rate on the day you apply, and adds a €30 service fee including VAT. Its fee table lists children under 12 as free.
  • Appointments go quickly around Easter, from May to August and at Christmas. Book as soon as you know your dates.
  • The embassy may ask for more documents or invite you to an interview, which can add time.

Notes by passport

Pakistani passport holders

  • GVCW gives a minimum processing time of three weeks for nationalities that need prior consultation, so allow at least that long.
  • Pakistan is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Greek airport on the way somewhere else? As a Pakistani national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Greece confirms otherwise.

Bangladeshi passport holders

  • GVCW gives a minimum processing time of three weeks for nationalities that need prior consultation, so allow at least that long.
  • Bangladesh is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Greek airport on the way somewhere else? As a Bangladeshi national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Greece confirms otherwise.

Nigerian passport holders

  • GVCW gives a minimum processing time of three weeks for nationalities that need prior consultation, so allow at least that long.
  • Nigeria is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Greek airport on the way somewhere else? As a Nigerian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Greece confirms otherwise.

Sri Lankan passport holders

  • GVCW gives a minimum processing time of three weeks for nationalities that need prior consultation, so allow at least that long.
  • Sri Lanka is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.
  • Only changing planes at a Greek airport on the way somewhere else? As a Sri Lankan national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Greece confirms otherwise.

Ghanaian passport holders

  • Only changing planes at a Greek airport on the way somewhere else? As a Ghanaian national you need an airport transit visa unless an exemption applies. The EU exemption for UK residents names the Biometric Residence Permit, and all BRPs have now expired, so with an eVisa plan on needing the transit visa unless Greece confirms otherwise.

Gambian passport holders

  • EU restrictions on The Gambia (Council Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1781) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Somali passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Somalia (a Council decision of 25 June 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

Guinean passport holders

  • EU restrictions on Guinea (a Council decision of 10 July 2026) mean only single-entry visas and a standard processing time of 45 days instead of 15. Apply well ahead.

How a Greece application runs, day by day

  1. Day 0Eligibility and checklistA yes, a no or a “not yet, because”.
  2. Days 1–5File builtYou send documents on WhatsApp; we do the rest.
  3. VariesAppointment waitWe watch releases daily and book the first that fits.
  4. 15 daysConsulate decisionFingerprints at the visa centre, then we track the file.
  5. DonePassport backThen we confirm your real flights and hotel.

What it costs, and who you pay

Separate payments to separate people. Only ours is set by us, quoted in writing before you commit.

Consulate visa feePaid to the consulate. Free for children aged 6 to 11. Not refundable if refused.
€90
the visa centre service chargePaid at the centre. the visa centre sets the amount, and we confirm it in your quote.
Fast Travellers, file and appointmentEverything from eligibility to decision, quoted in writing before you commit.
Fast Travellers, urgent or after a refusalAdds a daily slot search and a refusal review, quoted in writing before you commit.

Greece visa questions from UK residents

Can I apply for a Greece visa on a BRP?

BRPs have been replaced by eVisas. GVCW asks for a copy of your eVisa and a share code, valid for at least 30 days after you leave the Schengen area.

Do I need a paid flight ticket for a Greece visa?

Yes. Greece asks for a fully paid return ticket with the e-ticket and a receipt showing no balance due. A free reservation is not accepted.

How much money do I need in my bank for a Greece visa?

At least £40 for each day of your stay in the Schengen area, on three months of statements from the UK current account your salary goes into.

How long does a Greece visa take from the UK?

At least 15 calendar days, and at least 3 weeks for nationalities that need prior consultation. Add 5 days if you apply in Manchester or Edinburgh.

How much is a Greece Schengen visa from the UK?

GVCW shows the €90 visa fee as £79.20, plus a €30 service fee. Its fee table lists children under 12 as free.

Can I apply for a Greece visa on a UK visitor visa?

No. GVCW does not accept UK visitor visas, so you apply in the country where you live.

Where are the Greece visa centres in the UK?

GVCW has centres in London (Wilson Street), Manchester (Devonshire Street North) and Edinburgh (Leith).

Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Greece visa?

Yes. A Schengen visa covers all 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180, as long as Greece is where you stay longest, or your first entry if your stays are equal. Bring hotel bookings for every country you visit.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed . Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.

Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament at sunset, seen from Westminster Bridge with a red double-decker bus

Visa appointments in London

Where to go, what to bring, when slots open.
Helsinki Cathedral glowing in golden evening light against a deep blue sky above the Senate Square steps

Finland visa from the UK

Applying through VFS Global instead.

Send us your passport details. Get your Greece checklist today.

Get my checklistWhatsApp us
Free visa check