Dear Clients,

We would like to inform you of recent updates from the Embassy of Greece regarding short-stay visa applications.

Mandatory Biometrics: All visa applicants, regardless of prior travel history to Europe or VIS cases, are now required to provide biometrics when applying for a Greece short-stay visa.

Passport Collection:

Counter Collection: Applicants who choose to collect their passport in person must verify visa details by opening the sealed envelope at the Visa Application Center (VAC) before leaving to avoid any travel-related issues.

Courier Option: For those opting for courier service, passports will be delivered in a sealed envelope to the address provided.

Third-Party Collection: GVCW has verbally communicated that authorized third-party collection by agents will be allowed with an authorization letter. However, we are awaiting official confirmation of this arrangement.

Please ensure you plan accordingly and share this update with relevant stakeholders to avoid any inconvenience.

Best regards,

VWI Team