Greece

Embassy of Greece, Pretoria

235 Veale Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, 0181
Telephone: 012 348 2427
Email: gremb.pre@mfa.gr
Website: www.mfa.gr/pretoria

Consular section:

Telephone: 012 348 2352
Email: grcon.pre@mfa.gr

Consulate General in Johannesburg

Fortune Kunene House, 261 Oxford Road, Illovo, 2196 Johannesburg
Telephone: 011 214 2300
Email: grgencon.jhb@mfa.gr
Web: www.mfa.gr/johannesburg

Consulate in Cape Town

19th Floor, Reserve Bank Building, 60 St George's Mall, Cape Town
Telephone: 021 424 8160
Email: grcon.cpt@mfa.gr

Honorary Consul located in Durban.

2026

January: 1, 6
February: 23
March: 25
April: 10, 13
May: 1
June: 1
August: 15
December: 25-26

2027

January: 1, 6
March: 15, 25
April: 30
May: 1, 3
June: 21
August: 15
October: 28
December: 25 - 26

Global Visa Centre World:

• Visa applications must be submitted in person at one of the below Global Visa Centre World offices. You will need to create an account on the website, and apply for an appointment
• Applicants that reside in Western Cape, Northern Cape and Eastern Cape must apply at the Greece Visa Application Center in Cape Town
• Nationals of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland must apply at the Greek Visa Application Centre in Johannesburg
• Applications may also be done online prior to your appointment at the Visa Application Center

Telephone: 012 425 3018
Email: info.zagr@gvc24assist.eu
Web: za-gr.gvcworld.eu/en
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 12:00 & 13:00 - 16:00

• Johannesburg: 2nd Floor, Rivonia Village, Cnr Rivonia and Boulevard and Mutual Road, Sandton
• Cape Town: 2 Long Street, 8th Floor, Cape Town
• Durban: Unit 409, 4th Floor, 91-123 Cowey Road, (Problem Mkhize Road), Essenwood

Visas are required by South African passport holders

• Visa is required for Cruise passengers when itinerary includes call at Greek port

Greece is a member of the Schengen Agreement

• If you intend to visit only Greece, you must apply at the Greece Embassy / Consulate / Visa Application Centre
• If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay
• If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry

Requirements:

• See General Schengen Requirements

In addition to the general requirements:

• Visa application form (preferably completed online). Must be printed and submitted to the visa application centre. To be signed at the VAC in front of the officer
• Data Protection Information form to be printed and included with supporting documents
• Copy of bio page of passport and all visa pages
• Travel insurance policy to be addressed to Greek General Consulate
• Proof of Accommodation: note that all confirmation of vouchers should be from the hotel and not via travel agent/ company. If the applicant is also travelling to other Schengen States, proof of accommodation in each of the Member State should be submitted. If the confirmation is not in the name of the applicant, additional supporting documentation must be given in the form of a certified letter
• Proof of Sufficient Funds: Original, most recent 3 month bank statements, not older than 14 days. Original Ink Stamp on each page for Johannesburg & Durban, E-Stamp for Cape Town
• If the applicant is sponsored, the applicant should submit the sponsor’s bank statement of the last three months with an original ink bank stamp on each page showing sufficient funds, a certified sponsorship letter signed by the sponsor and the ID/ PASSPORT copy of the sponsor

For Cruise

• full itinerary, passenger details from the company along with proof of payment (a Visa is required for Cruise passengers when itinerary includes call at Greek port)

For Yacht/ Sailing

• letter from sailing company/ skipper with itinerary for each day and details of applicants travelling for vacation. Yacht registration and a copy of passport of the skipper

Visas can take up to 15 days to process. Applications may be submitted at the earliest six (6) months before departure.

Up to 90 days in a 180 day period.

Adults: EUR 90
Children (6-12): EUR 45
Children (under 6): Free

Service Fee: EUR 30

• The fees are calculated according to exchange rates, and should be confirmed with the visa application centre before making payment.

Compulsory:

• None

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Polio

South African Embassy

60 Kiffisias Ave.,15125, Athens, Greece
Telephone: + 30 210 617 8020
E-mail: athens.consular@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/athens/