N.U.in Greece Visa Guide 2018 Non U.S. Citizens Please check with the Greek consulate in your region for the most updated Greek visa requirements and processes. The information listed below is only a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Please note that the process for attaining a visa can take 6-12 weeks, so begin the process as soon as possible. Type of Visa: Students who need a visa will need to apply for an Entry Type-D Visa. An Entry Type-D Visa allows third country nationals to enter and stay in Greece for a period longer than 90 days and up to 365 days. Schengen Visa- which is normally granted for tourism purposes- allows third country nationals to enter and stay in all EU countries who belong to Schengen area for a period up to 90 days over a period of 180 days. Students may enter Greece with a Schengen Visa provided that they will not be in Greece or in Schengen region for a period longer than 90 days over a period of 180 days. The Schengen Region is an area comprised of 26 mostly European countries. To find out whether a country you have travelled to falls within this region, please visit the following link: http://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-countries-list/-visa-countries-list/ Please note: If students plan to stay over 90 days over a period of 180 days, they cannot enter with a Schengen Visa. In this situation, students should hold an Entry Type-D Visa and once they enter Greece, they should apply for a residence permit. 1
General Visa information for international students Letter of Acceptance (LOA): All students who apply for an Entry Type-D Visa will need a LOA from the American College of Thessaloniki (ACT). When students identify that they need an Entry Type-D Visa, they must request an LOA by submitting the required information on this form. The Greece Assistant Director will contact ACT to obtain the LOA for the student. The LOA will then be mailed and sent electronically to the student. Please note that the LOA needs to be processed by the Greek government, so it may take 2-3 weeks to obtain. Letter of Support (LOS): All students who apply for an Entry Type-D Visa will need a LOS from Northeastern University, confirming the student s participation in The N.U.in Program. When students identify that they need an Entry Type-D Visa, and complete the LOA request form linked above, the Greece Assistant Director in Boston also generate a letter on Northeastern letterhead for the student. The LOS will be emailed to the student s husky email address. EEA/EU Nationals and Swiss Citizens EU nationals, Norway, Liechtenstein, Iceland and Swiss citizens may freely reside in Greece during the program. The only requirement for lawful residence in Greece is the possession of a valid EU citizen passport. EEA/EU nationals who wish to stay and work in Greece for more than three (3) months are provided with an EU national registration certificate, for an indefinite period of time, from the police authorities in Greece. EU national students with the N.U.in Program, who will be in Greece for longer than three months, need to go through this process. Third Country Nationals Third country nationals must receive an Entry Type-D Visa before traveling to Greece from the Greek Embassy or Greek Consulate of the country of their residence. Once they enter Greece and before the Entry Type-D Visa expires, they should apply for a residence permit. Please note that depending on the nationality and duration of the stay in Greece, certain exceptions exist, i.e. for US nationals. The Greek Embassy website lists all nationalities and indicates whether they will need a visa or not. http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece/countries-requiring-or-not-requiringvisa.html Please check with the consulate in your city/country to determine the specific process of attaining a visa, as the process differs by consulate. Please note that the process for attaining a visa can take 6-12 weeks at some consulates, so begin the process as soon as possible. The time depends on the consulate. Permanent Residents U.S. Permanent Residents may need to apply for a visa, depending on the passport that they hold. To determine whether or not you will need a visa, please visit the following link, which indicates which 2
nationalities are required to obtain a visa before entering Greece: http://www.mfa.gr/en/visas/visas-forforeigners-traveling-to-greece/countries-requiring-or-not-requiring-visa.html Residence Permit process for international students Depending on their nationality, third country nationals may require an Entry Type-D Visa in order to enter Greece. Third country nationals who hold a Schengen Visa can travel to Greece and stay in Greece and/or in Schengen area for a maximum total period of 90 days over a period of 180 days. Please note that if students have traveled to the Schengen area in the past, you may use the following link to calculate the authorized period of travel: https://ec.europa.eu/assets/home/visa-calculator/calculator.htm?lang=en Example: A third country national student who entered Italy on February 17 th, 2017 and stayed for a period of 60 days, and wishes to enter Greece on May 28 th and stay for a period of another 60 days. In this case the student should receive an Entry Type-D Visa since they will be staying in the Schengen area for more than 90 days over a period of 180 days. Third country nationals who hold a Schengen Visa and wish to stay in Greece for a longer period (more days than the Schengen Visa allows and provided that they have not been before in the Schengen area) should hold an Entry Type-D Visa before entering Greece and once they enter Greece they should apply for a residence permit. The Residence Permit process will be undertaken once students are in Greece, with support from the ACT Student Services Coordinator. Please note that the Residence Permit process may change slightly during the semester, but the following requirements can be used as a guide. Residence Permit Requirements Required Documents/Processes Approximate Cost Valid passport City/Town of birth must be listed on passport. If not, the following is also required: Certificate in Greek notarized with city/town of birth, to be submitted upon arrival in Greece Proof of Social Security Card, or similar Tax Identification Number 3
Students should bring a copy of this with them to Greece so that it is easily accessible Proof of Permanent Address A copy of a driver s license is sufficient Passport Photos 4 passport photos with digital copies in JPEG2000 format ~$15 Greek Health Insurance ACT will help students to obtain this upon arrival in Greece ~$100 for insurance Greek Bank Account ACT will help students to open this upon arrival in Greece Students will need to deposit 500 Euro in the account to open it, which they will then be able to use while in Greece, or withdraw following receipt of the Residence Permit Students should have access to cash through an ATM card or other means, so as to be able to easily withdraw the money needed to open the account ~$600 in cash initially, but students will be able to access this money during the semester and get it back after obtaining Residence Permit Residence Permit Application ~$200 in cash Residence Permit Card 16 fee Meetings ACT will have an initial meeting with students about the Residence Permit Process during orientation 4
Following orientation, students will be expected to fulfill appointments to open the bank account, pick up the certificate, etc Students should monitor their Husky email upon arrival in Greece for further information about these meetings. Please note: Students are responsible for obtaining a valid visa or entry documents if applicable prior to the program start date. If they cannot obtain a valid visa or entry documents if applicable in time, then please refer to the N.U.in Withdrawal Policy and contact the N.U.in office to discuss next steps. 5