Glorious days! The most important item of travel from our country to the Greek islands is the visa issue.. As you know, Greece is a country that requires a Schengen visa.. I talked about how to get a Schengen visa before but we have an easier alternative to enter the Greek islands; “Visa at the Door“
What is a Door Visa?
Visa at the Door or Visa at the Door can be summarized as a system that allows us to easily obtain visas only to some islands of Greece.. It is a kind of Schengen visa, but it is valid at certain points.
Normally, we have to apply to the consulate for a Greece Schengen visa You can also get the Gate visa from points such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Çeşme while your holiday continues. .
On the Way to Kos Island / Operating Ships Between Kos and Bodrum
How to Get a Visa at the Door?
Visa at the door was actually given there when we prepared your documents and went to the Greek Islands, just like its name.. But as of 2022, the implementation is a little different. Pre-application is now made after the problems experienced and visas at the gate that were not accepted.
Usually, the ferry company you bought the ticket from or the agency with which it has a contract accepts this application. Fill in the application form 3-4 days before your trip, pay the fee. , At the door, you inform the authorities that you want a visa.
Then, before your trip, you are told whether your visa application has been accepted or not.. Then, with the necessary documents and application form you submit in the application, You will pass to Greece and complete your final procedures at the border.
When returning from Kos Island
When is the Visa at the Door Valid?
Visa at the door application last started on 25 May 2019 and continued until the end of September. No application was made in 2021 due to coronavirus. Dates for 2022 have not been announced yet. While it is applied during the summer season when the Greek islands are popular, the dates are announced by the Greek government every year.
Those who will go to the Greek islands outside of these dates have no choice but to obtain a standard Schengen visa.
How Much is the Door Visa Fee?
Greece Schengen visa at the door can be obtained for 80 euros as of 2022. Unfortunately, this fee is non-refundable if your application is not accepted.. That’s why you should think of 80 euro as an application fee !
To be honest, the fee is a bit expensive, while you are staying in beautiful Bozcaada and Gökçeada, you got it Sure, go see it, but I think it’s better to buy a normal Schengen logical. By paying a similar amount of money, you will have the chance to visit the Greek city and European country you want for longer periods of time.
Schengen Visa Required to Go to Greece
Required Documents for Visa at the Door
Greece visa at the door is actually for Schengen He wants almost the same things as the requested documents, although I normally describe these documents with logic, I thought it would be best to list them as this is a one-time procedure
- Copy of the picture part of your passport ,
- Copy of your Republic of Turkey ID card,
- 2 biometric photos,
- Your visa application form.
- Print of your round-trip ferry ticket.
- Your hotel reservation if you are going to stay.
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Queues That May Occur at the Border with a Visa at the Door
Where Can I Go with Schengen at the Door?
Only six designated areas with a visa at the door You can go to the Greek island. These are; Rhodes, Kos, Samos, Lesbos, Meis and Chios.
This visa is usually single-entry and sometimes double-entry.. So when you get the visa, you can only enter once or twice.. Even if the validity period continues after you return to Turkey, your right expires.
With this visa, you cannot visit a different point in the Schengen area and the mainland of Greece, especially Athens.. However, there is no obstacle to travel to another country where you have a visa with the flights organized from islands
Kos Island where you can go with a Visa at the Door, Greece / 2018 Tayfun Yüksel
How Many Days to Stay in Greece with a Visa at the Door?
Visa at the door usually gives you a stay of 7-15 days. This period can also be shaped according to your application.. Those who want to stay longer need to apply for a standard Schengen visa.
In this way, I am finishing my article on the gate visa that facilitates access to the Greek islands. My article on obtaining a Schengen visa in general and careful consideration when obtaining a visa You can review the requirements here. Also here is my article on going to the Greek Islands and the Greece – Turkey ferry service.
Update January 2021: Coronavirus due to the Covid-19 pandemic As the Greek Islands Door Visa application is not currently applied.. The article will be updated when the application starts.
Update 2022: You can learn about the developments regarding the pandemic restrictions on entry to Greece at the end of this article!
More: I Want to Go to Greece, What Are the Options?
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