A long - term visa (National visa - D Type Visa) is an authorization issued by the competent Greek Authorities for the entry and stay of third - country nationals in Greek territory for a period exceeding 90 and up to 365 days, according to the respective national legislation or European Union Law on the residence status of third - country nationals. Competent Authority for issuing a national visa is the Greek Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post in whose jurisdiction the applicant is legally located.
Applicants are notified by the Visa Application Center in Manila to come and submit their application once the Approval is received by the Embassy of Greece in Manila.
Subsequently, applicants must present themselves in person before the Greek Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post in the jurisdiction of which they legally reside and regardless of the national visa category to be issued, in order to be interviewed, to establish the purpose of their entry and stay in Greece.
Most commonly national visa is issued for such a purpose as seasonal work/employment in the touristic sector. The general supporting documents and detailed information and specific requirements for this purpose of the intended stay can be viewed in the relevant section below.
For all other purposes of long-stay National "D" Visa, please click here to download the file which refers to the supporting documents for each category of National Visas.
A long-stay visa (national visa – Visa D) may be granted under the following general conditions, provided that the applicant third country-national submits to the relevant diplomatic or consular authority of:
- A fully completed and signed application form for a long-stay national visa, accompanied by a recent, coloured photograph of the applicant, which shall comply with the relevant ICAO-defined specifications. The application shall be in the form of a solemn statement provided for in the provisions of paragraph 6 of Article 22 of L. 1599/1986 declaring that the included data are true and the supporting documents are not false or falsified.
- Passport or other travel document recognized by the competent Greek authorities which meets the following criteria:
(a) it shall be valid for at least three months from the date of intended departure from the territory of the Member States of the Schengen enhanced cooperation, or, in the case of more visits, after the last scheduled date of departure from the territory of the Member States, however, in justified cases of urgency, this obligation may be waived;
(b) it shall contain at least two blank pages,
(c) it has been issued within the previous decade. - A certificate of criminal record from the foreign authorities certifying the applicant’s criminal record in his country of residence - NBI with apostille from DFA. In cases where it is established that the applicant has resided in a country other than his or her country of origin, for more than one year before the application for a visa, the consular authority may, in addition, request a criminal record from the country of nationality of the alien, if the country of residence does not require a criminal record from the country of nationality to issue a residence permit.
In cases where a final judgment exists, whatever the sentence, in order to establish the relevance of the offence to grounds which pose a threat to public policy and security, specific reasons shall be sought and parameters weighted, such as the seriousness of the offence, the recidivism and the general misconduct of the third-country national. -
A medical certificate from a recognized state or private body, showing that the applicant does not suffer from a disease capable of posing a risk to public health in accordance with the international data of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the EU acquis, as well as other infectious, contagious or parasitic diseases, which require measures to protect public health (more information on infectious diseases can be found on the website of the Hellenic National Public Health Organization - EODY);
Please verify that all fields containing personal information are completed correctly. Ensure that the address on the medical certificate is consistent with the applicant’s employment contract. Additionally, confirm that the passport number is correctly added in the designated field. For incorrect or missing fields, the visa application is subject to be rejected by the consulate.
For your convenience, here is the list of accredited medical facilities for overseas workers from the Department of Health, Republic of the Philippines. Please download, print out and submit the medical certificate filled in, signed and stamped by the doctor along with the required documents at the Visa Application Centre.
- travel insurance, with a period of validity equal to the visa issued, as a minimum, which covers the costs that may arise in the event of repatriation for medical reasons, for emergency medical care and/or emergency hospital care.
And in addition, the applicant should:
- not to be considered as a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations and not be registered as persona non grata (undesirable alien) in national databases,
In order to establish that there are no conditions for refusing entry in Article 4 par. (2) of L. 4251/2014, the competent diplomatic mission and consular office may require additional supporting documents.
This category of visa is issued for the provision of dependent seasonal work/ employment in the touristic sector in Greece. Once the Approval concerning the applicant's specific case has been issued by the competent Prefecture in Greece and that it has been received officially by the Embassy, applicants are notified by the Visa Application Center in Manila to book an appointment to submit their application.
Third-country nationals, applying for seasonal work/employment in the touristic sector in Greece, may be granted, following a personal appearance and interview, a national visa indicating in the national data area «OBSERVATIONS» of the visa sticker, the reference "E.5.3 Seasonal work in the touristic sector", on procurement to the competent consular authority of:
The following supporting documents as described below:
1. Application form for a visa for a long stay in Greece: filled in and signed by the applicant (personally submitted and singed in front of the visa officer). Details and the signature on the application form must be exactly as they appear in the passport.
2. ID Photo: recent (not older than six months from the date of application) passport-size colour photo in white or off-white background.
3. Passport:
a) signed, valid passport for a period of at least 3 months beyond the applicant’s last day of stay in Greece.
b) at least two adjacent blank pages to affix the visa are required.
c) it must be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen area.
Passports issued more than 10 years before are not accepted; in that case, the applicant first needs to get a new passport.
4. All old passports
5. NBI with apostille from the DFA: a recent NBI clearance
6. Travel Insurance:
a)copy of travel insurance policy clearly showing the applicant’s full name.
b) it must be valid for all Schengen States/ countries and covering a 1-year period.
c) the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000 for any expenses for repatriation, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and death during stay must be mentioned.
7. Medical Certificate for visa and epidemiology report: A medical fitness certificate from a recognized state or private establishment certifying the absence of any disease that might be a risk to public health, according to the international situation and the World Health Organization, as well as of any other infectious or parasitic diseases, which impose the taking of measures for the protection of public health
Please verify that all fields containing personal information are completed correctly. Ensure that the address on the medical certificate is consistent with the applicant’s employment contract. Additionally, confirm that the passport number is correctly added in the designated field. For incorrect or missing fields, the visa application is subject to be rejected by the consulate.
8. Proof of travel arrangements: flight tickets reservation with travel dates and booking reference, clearly stating the applicant’s name.
9. Employment Contract: The employment contract in English, stamped or signed by the applicant’s employer or a Lawyer.
10. Copy of the Employer’s ID card
Fees
The below rates are applicable and they may vary at any time:
| VISA CATEGORY | EURO | PHP |
| Visa Fee | 75 | 5100 |
- All Fees are payable in the equivalent amount in PHP as per the current exchange rate, at the time of submission of the application at the Visa Application Center for Greece and are subject to change without notice.
- All Fees are non-refundable.
- The Service Fee amounts to 30 EUR (incl. VAT 12%), payable in PHP, per application over and above the Visa Fees for all applications.
- All the above mentioned fees can be paid in cash or credit/ debit card.
This category of visa is issued for the provision of dependent employment contracts (at least 1-year contracts). Once the Approval concerning the applicant's specific case has been issued by the competent Prefecture in Greece and that it has been received officially by the Embassy, applicants are notified by the Visa Application Center in Manila to book an appointment to submit their application.
Third-country nationals, applying for work visa under a specific type of employment contract (for at least 1 year) in Greece, may be granted, following a personal appearance and interview, a national visa indicating in the national data area «OBSERVATIONS» of the visa sticker, the reference "E.4 Dependent employment", on procurement to the competent consular authority of:
The following supporting documents as described below:
1. Application form for a visa for a long stay in Greece: filled in and signed by the applicant (personally submitted and singed in front of the visa officer). Details and the signature on the application form must be exactly as they appear in the passport.
2. ID Photo: recent (not older than six months from the date of application) passport-size colour photo in white or off-white background.
3. Passport:
a) signed, valid passport for a period of at least 3 months beyond the applicant’s last day of stay in Greece.
b) at least two adjacent blank pages to affix the visa are required.
c) it must be issued within the last 10 years on the day of leaving the Schengen area.
Passports issued more than 10 years before are not accepted; in that case, the applicant first needs to get a new passport.
4. All old passports
5. NBI with apostille from the DFA: a recent NBI clearance
6. Travel Insurance:
a)copy of travel insurance policy clearly showing the applicant’s full name.
b) it must be valid for all Schengen States/ countries and covering a 1-year period.
c) the minimum coverage of EUR 30.000 for any expenses for repatriation, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment and death during stay must be mentioned.
7. Medical Certificate for visa and epidemiology report: A medical fitness certificate from a recognized state or private establishment certifying the absence of any disease that might be a risk to public health, according to the international situation and the World Health Organization, as well as of any other infectious or parasitic diseases, which impose the taking of measures for the protection of public health
Please verify that all fields containing personal information are completed correctly. Ensure that the address on the medical certificate is consistent with the applicant’s employment contract. Additionally, confirm that the passport number is correctly added in the designated field. For incorrect or missing fields, the visa application is subject to be rejected by the consulate.
8. Proof of travel arrangements: flight tickets reservation with travel dates and booking reference, clearly stating the applicant’s name.
9. Employment Contract: The employment contract in English, stamped or signed by the applicant’s employer or a Lawyer.
10. Copy of the Employer’s ID card
Fees
The below rates are applicable and they may vary at any time:
| VISA CATEGORY | EURO | PHP |
| Visa Fee | 180 | 12240 |
- All Fees are payable in the equivalent amount in PHP as per the current exchange rate, at the time of submission of the application at the Visa Application Center for Greece and are subject to change without notice.
- All Fees are non-refundable.
- The Service Fee amounts to 30 EUR (incl. VAT 12%), payable in PHP, per application over and above the Visa Fees for all applications.
- All the above mentioned fees can be paid in cash or credit/ debit card.
According to Article 5, paragraph 7 of Act 4251/2014, national visas are issued based on the respective residence permit regulations and their duration is related, as the case may be, to that of intended stay. Additionally, Foreign Affairs Minister Decree F3497.3/AP24245/2014 (Government Gazette No. 1820, issue B’) determines the general supporting documents and the issuing procedure for national long - term entry visas. Finally, Joint Ministerial Decree No. 30825/14 (Government Gazette No. 1528, issue B’,) specifies the documents required for issuing national entry visas and the issuing and renewing of residence permits pursuant to Act 4251/20143.
National entry visas are issued regardless of whether or not the applicant, third - country national, is subject to an entry visa obligation, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 539/2001 of the European Union Council of March 15, 2001, as amended and in force, and does not grant its holder an irrevocable right of entry.
Meeting the requirements of the Joint Ministerial Decree provided by paragraph 1, Article 136 of Act 4245/2014 does not prejudge the issuance of a national long - term visa, which falls under the exclusive competence of the Diplomatic Mission or Consular Post.
Before submitting your application make sure that your photo is in a high resolution format. Applicants should present two recent (not more than 6 months old) passport-sized photos that should be:
- 3,5 x 4 cm (approx. 1.2 x 1.6 inch)
- with a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background
- in color and with facing forward
- with the forehead and ears visible, without heavy jewelry
- full face, non-smiling (without sunglasses, a hat/ cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religions belief or ethnic background)
- of high quality and printed on normal photographic paper (camera print), preferably not glossy
Please click here for the specifications.
Knowing and meeting properly these requirements is essential, as only if in the needed format, the biometric recognition of the applicant and perfect reproduction can be authorised correctly.
Note:
Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements, your application will be considered incomplete.