Education in Greece for United Kingdom citizenship

Citizens of the European Union do not need a student visa to Greece. However, a student visa is required for citizens whose country is not a member of the EU. To obtain a student visa to Greece, you will need an official letter of acceptance from your chosen institution of study in Greece, which must be an institution certified by the Greek Ministry of Education.

You should also contact the Greek Embassy in your country or visit the website of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a detailed list of documents required to obtain a student visa and information on how to apply. You can find this information on the website:

https://www.mfa.gr/en/index.html 

What documents are required to obtain a student Schengen visa?

Mandatory documents for applying for a student Schengen visa are:

• Two visa forms. Completely filled out, with correct and honest answers. Print them and sign the forms at the end. An example of the form here: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/download-schengen-visa-application-form/ 

• Two identical photos. Taken within the last three months in accordance with Schengen visa requirements for a photo:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/photo-requirements/ 

• A valid passport issued within the last 10 years with a validity period of at least 3 months after the end of the planned trip.

• Copy of passport biometric data.

• Previous passports.

• Certificate of residence. Some document issued by the country from which you are applying as proof that you are a citizen or resident of that country.

• Booking or return route. Clarification of dates and numbers of flights entering and leaving the Schengen area. Here you can learn more about how to book an EU visa flight ticket:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/flight-itinerary-visa-application/ 

• Tourist medical insurance. A document issued by your European health insurance company confirming that you have insurance for the entire Schengen area for the duration of your stay with 30,000 euros emergency coverage. More detailed information about insurance here:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-insurance/ 

• Proof of residence. Evidence of where you will be staying during your stay in the Schengen area. It can be one of the following: Dormitory contract, Lease agreement, Invitation letter. Read more about the invitation letter here:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/invitation-letter-schengen-visa/ 

• Letter of acceptance to an EU university/college/school. A recent, official and signed letter stating your name/type of study/length of study/part of the European program, if applicable/number of hours per week.

• Confirmation of academic qualifications. Diploma, academic certificate, attestation of equivalency application or equivalency decision/submission.

• Proof of financial capabilities. Documents confirming that a person can live independently and support himself financially during his stay in the Schengen area. It can be one of the following: Scholarship, Bank account statement, Sponsorship. More detailed information about proof of financial capabilities here:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/schengen-visa-application-requirements/means-subsistence/ 

• Confirmation of visa fee payment.

What additional documents are required for minors?

• Extract from the minor's birth certificate.

• An identity document with a parent's signature (one document for each parent).

• Statement of consent of both parents that the minor can travel.

• If necessary: a court decision on which of the parents is entrusted with parental responsibility for the minor.

• If applicable: a declaration from the minor's school about the consent of his/her absence.

What class certificates should be provided?

• If it works: Employment contract, Leave the employer's permission, Income tax declaration

• If self-employed: A copy of the business license, Bank statement of the company for the last 6 months,nIncome Tax Return (ITR)

• If the student: Proof of enrollment, No objection letter from the university.

Where to apply for a student Schengen visa?

You must apply for a student Schengen visa at the responsible embassy / consulate / VAC (Visa Application Centre) of your main Schengen destination in your country of residence. To understand this, read the rules on how to choose the right Embassy/Consulate/VAC for your student visa application at the link:

https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/where-to-submit-the-visa-application/ 

How long does it take to get a Schengen student visa?

The legal term for issuing a student Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. In some cases, you may receive a response within an even shorter period. However, in extreme cases, this term can also be extended from 30 to 60 days.