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SCHENGEN VISA APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
In order to attend the Athens Olympics and Paralympics 2004, all third-country
nationals who are subject to a visa obligation are required to present themselves
in person at the nearest Greek Diplomatic or Consular Mission of their country
of residence, in order to apply for a short-term Schenqen Visa.
Applicants are required to fill-in the application
form for a uniform visa along with a recent photo.
Necessary documents to be submitted :
- Passport or equivalent travel document valid for entry
into the Schengen Area. Its validity should exceed the validity of the visa
by at least three months.
- Supporting documents regarding the purpose of the journey
(e.g letter of invitation etc.)
- Documents regarding the means of transportation and return
(return ticket, driver's license and international car insurance in case of
private vehicle)
- Documents regarding means of subsistence (cash in convertible
currency, travellers' cheques, credit cards or any other means that guarantees
the existence of funds in hard currency)
- Documents regarding accommodation (hotel reservations,
vouchers issued by hotels or travel agency, lease-contract for real estate
property in the country to be visited in the applicant's name)
- Travel insurance (individual or group)with coverage of
possible expenses in case of repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical
care and/or hospitalization
- Documents proving the place of residence and ties with
the country of residence.
- For children of minor age: Written and attested authorization
by both parents
- Documents proving the social and professional status of
the applicant (proof of employment, studies' certificate etc.)
- Other documents which may be required e.g. expired travel
document For further information, applicants may apply to their nearest Greek
Diplomatic or Consular Mission.
For further information, applicants may apply to their nearest Greek Diplomatic
or Consular Mission
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