Greece long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Greece long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from United States.
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To
Greece
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
USA
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from United States.
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Competent authority
Greek mission with jurisdiction over applicant's US state of residence (Washington D.C. Consular Office; Consulates General New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, Tampa; Consulates Atlanta, Houston). National visas issued by the mission where the applicant legally resides
Application centre
None for most missions - applied for in person by appointment at the competent Greek Consulate
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
$35
Est. total (adult)
$135
Long stay (Type D)
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The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in USD · centre: VFS Global.
Fee notes
VFS Global. D not confirmed.
Timeline
medium confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–8 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
For June-August travel, start checking VFS slots ~10-12 weeks before travel (meaningful peak-season scarcity); off-peak ~1-3 weeks.
Application centre
VFS Global (US) at ~six centres; applicants use the centre nearest their state of residence.
Timeline notes
Harmonised 15-day baseline (no Greece-specific US average found). Strong peak-season pressure June-August.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
Per day
€50
Minimum
€300
In EUR ≈
as shown
Floor
Minimum total EUR 300 for a stay of up to 5 days; for minors both the daily amount and the minimum are reduced by 50%
Notes
Common Ministerial Decision 3021/22/10-f (24 Dec 2007): EUR 50 per person per day, with a floor of EUR 300 for stays up to 5 days. Minors: amounts halved.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Non-US-citizen residentsMust be legally resident in the US (valid non-visitor US visa or Green Card) and apply at the consulate covering their state of residence.