Schengen visaGreece Visa for Residents of Saudi Arabia
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Applying through VFS Global in Saudi Arabia
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Identity7
Saudi citizens: A digital passport copy downloaded from the Tawakkalna or Absher app is not accepted. Please upload a scan or a clear photo of the original physical passport. Bring your original passport and one copy of all relevant pages: the data page, previous Schengen visas and any US or UK visas. The passport must be in good physical condition: the country name and emblem on the outer cover must be clearly visible; a damaged passport is not accepted.
Accepted
- Valid for at least 3 months after your return date
- Issued within the last 10 years
- At least 2 blank pages
- Clean high-resolution scan of the bio page
- In good physical condition: the country name and emblem on the cover are clearly visible
Not accepted
- Damaged passport, or the country name or emblem on the cover is not clearly visible
- Less than 3 months validity after your return
- Issued more than 10 years ago
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You must have your original physical Iqama with you at the time of the application appointment. Please bring it along. Also bring one copy.
Accepted
- Clean high-resolution scan
- Valid Iqama active at the time of application
- Remaining validity of at least 3 months beyond intended departure date from Schengen area
- Absher digital ID screenshot showing clear expiration date
- All personal details clearly legible
Not accepted
- Expired Iqama card
- Iqama validity remaining under 3 months from Schengen return date
- Blurry, dark, cropped, or unreadable copy
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If you do not work, the family member who pays for your trip is your sponsor. They must be a first-degree relative: father, mother, spouse, brother or sister. Upload the photo page and the signature page of the sponsor's own passport, whatever their nationality.
Accepted
- Clear copy of the bio page and the signature page of the sponsor's passport
- Sponsor must be a first-degree relative (Father, Mother, Spouse, Brother, or Sister)
- Valid passport active at the time of application
Not accepted
- Passport copy of distant relative or non-family member
- Expired or damaged sponsor passport
- Blurry, cropped, or unreadable scan
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Accepted
- One recent colour photo (35x45 mm), good quality
- Plain white background
- Taken within last 6 months
- Neutral facial expression
- Full face clearly visible facing camera
Not accepted
- Photos older than 6 months
- Blurred or low-resolution prints
- Glasses obscuring eyes or tinted lenses
- Non-white or dark background
- Smiling or head tilted
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You cannot issue this report yourself. Ask your employer's HR or government relations officer to print it for you from the Muqeem portal. If you do not work, ask your sponsor's employer (for example your husband's or father's company). Request it 1 to 3 days before your appointment so it is still valid on the day.
Accepted
- Official Muqeem report/printout generated in English (or accompanied by certified translation)
- Issued within 7 days before your appointment (the report is valid for 7 days only)
- Displays translated full name, passport number, Iqama number, profession, and sponsor/employer details matching all submitted visa documents
- Confirms active residency status
Not accepted
- Arabic-only Muqeem printout without official English translation or English system report format
- Expired report older than 7 days
- Mismatch between translated name/passport number and physical passport
- Incomplete or cropped PDF screenshot
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Iqama copies of all your family members who live with you in Saudi Arabia (spouse and children), whether they travel with you or not. No translation is needed.
Accepted
- Copies of the Iqama cards of all family members (spouse and children) residing in Saudi Arabia, travelling or not
- Valid Iqamas active at the time of application
- Serves as official proof of strong social and family ties to Saudi Arabia
Not accepted
- Untranslated Arabic Iqama copies without certified English translation
- Missing family member Iqamas
- Expired or unreadable Iqama cards
- Single-sided or cropped scans missing key personal details
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Arabic documents must be translated into English.
Accepted
- Official PDF report downloaded or printed directly in English from Absher web platform (via web browser language toggle)
- Printed recently, shortly before your application, showing the current family members
- Displays complete family profile including full names, civil ID / Iqama numbers, dates of birth, and relationships
- Valid and active record status
Not accepted
- Arabic version without certified English translation
- Mobile app screen capture or informal profile view
- Old printout that does not show the current family members
- Incomplete document missing pages or family member details
- Cropped or illegible printout
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Travel1
Residents need a valid Exit Re-entry visa that covers the whole trip. Your employer usually issues it for you; for family members, the head of the family issues it in Absher. For Greece, the visa must be valid beyond the date you leave the Schengen area, and it must show your Iqama expiry date. Also bring one copy.
Accepted
- Valid electronic exit re-entry visa issued via Absher or Muqeem platform
- Clear display of Visa Number, Passport Number, and Iqama Number matching applicant documents
- Shows your Iqama expiry date
- Expiry and exit dates covering the entire intended Schengen travel period
- Legible and unedited official document copy
- In English
Not accepted
- Expired or cancelled exit re-entry visa
- Authorized departure date ("Exit Before") occurring prior to intended travel dates
- Visa duration insufficient to cover the entire Schengen trip
- Discrepancy in passport or Iqama numbers
- Modified, altered, or scratched document copy
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Financial & Employment8
Two documents from your sponsor (father, mother, spouse, brother or sister). First, a signed Affidavit of Sponsorship saying they will cover your trip. Second, their employment letter; if they are retired or own a business, their retirement certificate or CR instead. If the sponsor works in the private sector, the employment letter must be certified by the Chamber of Commerce; government employees do not need this. The sponsor's bank statement is a separate document in this list. Arabic documents must be translated into English. Prepare these documents for each sponsored applicant.
Accepted
- Signed Affidavit of Sponsorship from the sponsor confirming full financial liability
- Accompanying official employment letter (with Chamber attestation if private sector)
- OR Commercial Registration (CR) if sponsor is business owner
- OR Retirement Certificate if sponsor is retired
Not accepted
- Unsigned or informal NOC letter
- Sponsor employment letter lacking Chamber attestation for private sector
- Expired CR or missing pension details on retirement certificate
- Mismatched financial details
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Your bank statement for the last 6 months, in English, showing your regular monthly salary. Online statements must be stamped by the bank or have a QR code; if there is a QR code, make sure it works.
Accepted
- Official statement downloaded from the bank's app or online banking, or stamped by the bank
- Continuous 6 months transaction history
- Salary deposits clearly transferred directly into the same account
- Electronic verification stamp/QR code (if provided by app)
- Sufficient closing balance to cover total trip duration
Not accepted
- Arabic-only statement
- Unformatted phone screenshots
- Salary deposited into a different bank account
- Sudden large unexplainable cash deposits right before application
- Overdrawn or insufficient account balance
- History under 6 full months
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Your sponsor's bank statement for the last 6 months, downloaded from their bank app or online banking, or stamped by the bank. It must be stamped by the bank or have a QR code. Also add the first and last page of your own bank statement. If a Saudi citizen sponsors a non-Saudi applicant, the statement must cover 6 months.
Accepted
- Statement in the sponsor's name, downloaded from the bank app or online banking, or stamped by the bank
- Continuous history covering the last 6 months
- Regular salary or income deposits visible
- Sufficient closing balance to cover the trip
- The sponsor's name matches the sponsor letter and passport copy
Not accepted
- Unformatted phone screenshots
- Statement in another person's name
- Sudden large unexplainable deposits right before application
- Overdrawn or insufficient account balance
- History under 6 full months
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If you work in the private sector, the letter must be certified by the Chamber of Commerce. If you work for a government entity, an official letter from your employer is enough; no Chamber certification is needed.
Accepted
- Signed and stamped
- Chamber of Commerce attestation included if private sector
- Direct official issue without Chamber attestation if government sector
- Shows your name, ID or passport number and employment status
- Shows the length of your contract and whether it is renewable
- States the purpose of the trip
- Confirms position, monthly salary, start date, and approved travel dates
Not accepted
- Private sector letter without Chamber of Commerce attestation
- Issued in Arabic without official English translation
- Not on letterhead
- Missing stamp or signature
- Missing contract length or renewal
- Missing salary details or explicit leave approval
- Issued older than 1 month before application
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For business owners and partners. Upload two files: your Commercial Registration certificate, and the "Commercial Record Info" page you get by scanning its QR code, saved as PDF. Bring the original and one copy to your appointment, with an English translation.
Accepted
- Commercial Registration certificate from the Ministry of Commerce
- Status Active at the time of application
- Commercial Record Info page showing the applicant as manager, owner or partner
- English version, or certified English translation
Not accepted
- Arabic only, without an English version or translation
- Suspended or cancelled CR
- CR certificate without the Commercial Record Info page
- Applicant name not listed as manager, owner or partner
- Unclear, cropped, or unreadable copy
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Arabic documents must be translated into English.
Accepted
- Official certificate issued by the pension authority (e.g., GOSI / PPA)
- Certified English translation included
- Clearly confirms retirement status and monthly pension payout amount
- Signed and stamped
Not accepted
- Informal or handwritten note
- Unofficial pension declaration
- Missing monthly pension amount
- Untranslated Arabic certificate without official translation
- Unclear or cropped document copy
Upload the Unified Employment Contract downloaded from Qiwa as a PDF, with all pages.
Accepted
- Official electronic contract generated through the Qiwa platform
- Shows active contract status
- Displays full salary details including basic pay and breakdown of allowances
- Contains employee and employer details matching visa application
- Valid and authenticated by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development
Not accepted
- Draft, inactive or "Pending employee approval" Qiwa contract
- Discrepancy in applicant name or employer name compared to NOC letter
- Incomplete pages or cropped PDF document
- Outdated contract with inactive status
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Download the Certificate of Employment History and Wages from the GOSI website or app and upload it as a PDF, with all pages.
Accepted
- Official GOSI Certificate of Employment History and Wages downloaded directly from GOSI portal or app
- Valid within 30 days of issuance date
- Clear Certificate Code and digital verification barcode/link
- Displays active employment status matching NOC employer, Iqama, and salary breakdown
- Complete 2-page document listing full contributory wage history
- In English
Not accepted
- Expired certificate older than 30 days from issuance
- Discrepancy between GOSI salary/employer and salary/employer on NOC or bank statements
- Incomplete or single-page printout missing verification details
- Modified, unverified, or cropped PDF copy
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We prepare these for you4
Included in every package. Have your own booking or insurance? You can upload it when you apply.
The form is free of charge. We fill it in for you; you sign and date it. For children under 18, the legal guardian signs it and a copy of the guardian's passport is attached.
Accepted
- All required sections filled completely
- Signed by the applicant (by the legal guardian for minors)
- For minors: a copy of the legal guardian's passport attached
- Dated accurately matching appointment date
- Printed clearly without distortions
Not accepted
- Incomplete sections or unanswered fields
- Missing signature or date
- Submitted to incorrect embassy or consulate
- Unclear or illegible printout
One insurance certificate for each traveller. It must cover the whole trip, be valid in all Schengen countries and include at least EUR 30,000 for medical emergencies and repatriation. Policies that say "maximum coverage EUR 30,000" are not accepted; the coverage must be EUR 30,000 or more.
Accepted
- Minimum coverage of €30,000 (or equivalent in local currency)
- Covers medical emergencies, urgent hospitalization, and repatriation
- Valid for all Schengen member states and full stay duration
- Issued in English
Not accepted
- Coverage below €30,000
- Policy that says "maximum coverage EUR 30,000"
- Policy excluding repatriation or emergency transport
- Dates not fully covering travel period
- Missing Schengen coverage clause
- Not in English
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A confirmed round-trip flight reservation in your name. You do not need to buy the ticket before the visa is issued.
Accepted
- Confirmed round-trip flight booking under applicant name
- Clear PNR / reservation code visible
- Exact entry and exit dates matching accommodation and insurance plans
- Covers all flights including internal connections within Schengen area
- In English
Not accepted
- One-way ticket
- Expired reservation code
- Unconfirmed or cancelled flight booking
- Discrepancy in passenger name or travel dates
- Actual non-refundable purchased ticket (unless explicitly requested by consulate)
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Accepted
- Confirmed hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation covering all nights of your stay
- Exact dates matching your flight reservation
- Your name on the booking
Not accepted
- Missing nights or gap days during the trip
- Unconfirmed or cancelled reservations
- Booking name mismatch or applicant name missing
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Add if you have them5
Not required. If you have them, they help your application.
Optional, but it helps: it shows you used your earlier visas correctly. If your previous Schengen visas are in an old passport, the original old passport must be submitted together with your current passport. If you have never had a Schengen visa, you can skip this.
Accepted
- Clear high-resolution copies of previous Schengen visas issued within the last 3 to 5 years
- Includes entry and exit stamps from previous trips to demonstrate positive travel history
- If the visas are in an old passport: the original old passport, together with your current passport
- Copies of US or UK visas, if you have them
Not accepted
- Unreadable, heavily cropped, or blurred visa copies
- Expired passports containing previous visas not submitted or scanned
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Iqama copies of all your family members who live with you in Saudi Arabia (spouse and children), whether they travel with you or not. No translation is needed.
Accepted
- Copies of the Iqama cards of all family members (spouse and children) residing in Saudi Arabia, travelling or not
- Valid Iqamas active at the time of application
- Serves as official proof of strong social and family ties to Saudi Arabia
Not accepted
- Untranslated Arabic Iqama copies without certified English translation
- Missing family member Iqamas
- Expired or unreadable Iqama cards
- Single-sided or cropped scans missing key personal details
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Needed for every child under 18, also when the child travels with the parents. The legal guardian also signs the application form. A child registered in a parent's passport needs a separate application.
Accepted
- No-objection letter signed by both parents
- Copies of both parents' passports, with the signature page
- Copy of the family card
- If only one parent has custody: an official letter confirming custody
- Translated into English
Not accepted
- Letter signed by only one parent, without a custody document
- Parents' passport copies missing
- No translation into English
Arabic documents must be translated into English.
Accepted
- Official PDF report downloaded or printed directly in English from Absher web platform (via web browser language toggle)
- Printed recently, shortly before your application, showing the current family members
- Displays complete family profile including full names, civil ID / Iqama numbers, dates of birth, and relationships
- Valid and active record status
Not accepted
- Arabic version without certified English translation
- Mobile app screen capture or informal profile view
- Old printout that does not show the current family members
- Incomplete document missing pages or family member details
- Cropped or illegible printout
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Only needed if you travel between cities in Greece or to other Schengen countries. If you stay in one city, you can skip this.
Accepted
- Flight, train or bus reservations between cities or countries
- Dates match your hotel bookings and your trip plan
- Your name on the booking
Not accepted
- Dates that do not match your hotel bookings
- Booking without your name
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what applicants ask most often.
Apply to the country where you will spend the most nights, or the country of the main purpose of your trip. If your nights are equal, apply to the first Schengen country you will enter.
You can apply up to 6 months before your trip, and no later than 15 calendar days before it. We recommend applying 4–6 weeks before you travel, because appointments can be limited in busy seasons. If your trip starts in less than 15 days, the centre may refuse to accept your file.
The Greek Embassy usually decides within 15 calendar days after your appointment at the centre. In individual cases this can be extended up to 45 days, and the embassy can ask for more documents or an interview. There is no express fee for a faster appointment or decision. Book non-refundable flights and hotels only after your visa is issued.
It depends on the visa you receive. The Greek Embassy decides how many days you can stay, the visa dates and the number of entries. It can be less than 90 days, for example only the dates of your trip. Check three fields on your visa sticker: Duration of stay (days), From / Until, and Number of entries. The maximum is 90 days in any 180-day period, even with a multiple-entry visa. If your visa is shorter than your trip, change your return date: staying longer can lead to fines and refusal of future visas.
Saudi citizens living in Saudi Arabia who meet the requirements usually receive a multiple-entry visa valid for 5 years, or until 3 months before the passport expires if that is sooner. Residents of other nationalities usually receive a visa for their trip dates; after using previous Schengen visas correctly, they can receive longer multiple-entry visas. The final decision is always the embassy's.
Yes. A Schengen visa lets you travel in all 29 Schengen countries, unless your visa sticker says otherwise. On this trip, Greece should stay your main destination, as stated in your application.
Prices start from 570 SAR for adults with the Basic package. The official visa fee is €90 for adults; children under 12 do not pay a visa fee. It is included in the Normal and Premium packages; with Basic it is paid separately. Open the Prices tab and tap Price breakdown to see exactly what each price includes.
Yes, if your fingerprints were not taken for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months. You visit the VFS Global centre in Riyadh, Jeddah or Dammam to submit your file and give your fingerprints and photo. If your fingerprints were taken in the last 59 months, your file can be submitted by a representative. Children under 12 do not give fingerprints. We book your appointment and prepare your file.
Yes. Supporting documents must be originals. If you need to keep an original, bring an extra copy as well.
Yes. The Greek Embassy asks for all Arabic documents to be translated into English or Greek. We translate the documents in your file for you.
The refusal letter explains the reason, and how and by when you can appeal. You can appeal, or apply again with a stronger file, and we help you with both. Our service fee is retained, and the official visa fee is not refunded by the embassy.
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