Greece Student Visa — National D (duration of studies)for 🇩🇪 German citizens travelling to 🇬🇷 Greece

📋Required Documents7

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  Valid passport and recent photographs
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  Proof of sufficient financial means (around €500/month)
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  Criminal record certificate, apostilled and translated
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  Private health insurance valid in Greece
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  Greek national (Type D) student visa application form
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  Acceptance letter from a recognised Greek university or public institution

  For a course longer than 90 days.

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  Proof of accommodation in Greece

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Greece Student Visa — National D (duration of studies), 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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  Proof of paid tuition fees, where applicable (if applicable)

🌐Why German passport holders need a visa for Greece

German citizens require a visa to enter Greece based on the current immigration requirements set by Greece's government. German 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 Student Visa — National D (duration of studies) Applications Are Refused6

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  No confirmed admission/enrolment at a recognised Greek educational institution for the course of study.
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  Insufficient evidence of funds to cover tuition and living costs for the period of study.
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  No valid health insurance, or doubts that the applicant is a genuine student who will leave at the end of the studies.
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  An incomplete or inconsistent file, 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.

🔗More Greece Visa Options

• Greece Digital Nomad Visa (1 year, renewable) →
• Greece Golden Visa — Investor Residence Permit (5 years, renewable) →
• Greece National D Long-Stay Visa (over 90 days) →
• Greece Schengen Type C Visa (up to 90 days) →