Greece National D Long-Stay Visa (over 90 days)for 🇧🇬 Bulgarian citizens travelling to 🇬🇷 Greece

📋Required Documents7

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  Greek national (Type D) long-stay visa application form
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  Proof of accommodation in Greece
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  Criminal record certificate, apostilled and translated
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  Proof of the purpose of stay (retirement, financial independence, family, etc.)
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  Proof of sufficient and stable resources for the stay

  Income or savings appropriate to the residence category.

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  Private health insurance valid in Greece
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  Valid passport and recent photographs

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Greece National D Long-Stay Visa (over 90 days), book an appointment at the nearest Greece embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 30 days. The government fee is EUR 75.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Greece embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  Medical certificate from a recognised health institution (if applicable)

🌐Why Bulgarian passport holders need a visa for Greece

Bulgarian citizens require a visa to enter Greece based on the current immigration requirements set by Greece's government. Bulgarian passport holders must apply through the Greece embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

⚠️Common Reasons Greece National D Long-Stay Visa (over 90 days) Applications Are Refused6

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  The specific long-stay purpose (work, study, family reunification, etc.) is not adequately evidenced, or the requirements of the relevant national-visa category are not met.
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  Insufficient proof of means of subsistence for the intended period of stay.
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  No valid health insurance covering the stay.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent application, or a passport with insufficient validity.
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  A prior overstay, an entry ban or an SIS alert in the Schengen area.
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  A relevant criminal record, or false statements or forged documents.

Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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