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title: Greece visa for citizens of Niger
description: "Citizens of Niger need a visa for Greece and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90. Processing: 15–45 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Greece visa for citizens of Niger

Citizens of Niger need a visa for Greece and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Visa · Tourist (Up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–45 days
- **Government fee:** €90
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Determine visa type and gather documents** — Confirm you need a Schengen short-stay visa for tourism and collect all required documents
2. **Book appointment at Greek embassy or VFS Global centre** — Schedule an appointment online or by phone at the embassy or visa application centre in Niger or the country you are applying from
3. **Complete and print the Schengen visa application form** — Fill out the form accurately, sign and date it
4. **Attend appointment and submit biometrics** — Bring all documents in order; fingerprints and photo will be taken during the appointment
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the €80 (or equivalent) visa fee at the centre (cash/card as accepted)
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing may take up to 15–45 days; you may be contacted for additional documents
7. **Collect passport with decision** — Either collect in person or receive by courier; check whether visa vignette is affixed
8. **Travel within visa validity** — Enter Schengen area within the visa validity window and do not exceed 90/180 day rule

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages)** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond planned departure from Schengen area
- **Completed Schengen visa application form** (Supporting): Signed and dated
- **Recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background)** (Supporting): Must meet Schengen photo standards
- **Round-trip flight itinerary or reservation** (Travel): Confirmed or booked itinerary showing entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof for entire stay** (Travel): Must cover all nights in Schengen area
- **Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)** (Travel): Valid for entire Schengen area and duration of stay
- **Bank statements (last 3–6 months)** (Financial): Must show sufficient funds to cover travel and stay
- **Proof of employment or student status / leave letter** (Employment): Employer letter or school enrollment certificate
- **Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children, etc.)** (Supporting, optional): If applicable
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Pay at the visa centre or embassy
- **Copy of previous Schengen visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Provide copies of all previous Schengen visas
- **Cover letter explaining purpose of visit** (Supporting): Briefly describe travel plans and itinerary
- **Passport copy (data page)** (Travel): Clear photocopy of the passport biodata page
- **Niger residence permit (if not a citizen resident in Niger)** (Travel, optional): Only if applying from a country where you are a legal resident

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of at least €50 per day of stay
- Personal bank statements
- Sponsorship letter with sponsor's bank statements
- Credit card statements

Bank statements must be original or certified copies and show consistent transaction history

## Good to know

- Applying too close to travel date may result in visa decision arriving after planned departure
- Incomplete documentation or insufficient funds are common rejection reasons
- Biometrics are valid for 5 years; if you have provided them before for Schengen, you may not need to appear again unless your previous data has expired

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient or unreliable proof of accommodation or travel itinerary** — Provide confirmed hotel bookings and round-trip flight reservations
- **Lack of sufficient funds to cover stay and return** — Submit bank statements showing at least €50 per day of stay; include sponsor letter if applicable
- **Doubts about intention to return to Niger (risk of illegal stay)** — Provide strong ties to home country: employment letter, property ownership, family commitments
- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned departure from Schengen

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Niger need a visa for Greece?

Citizens of Niger need a visa for Greece and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Visa · Tourist (Up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Niger stay in Greece?

Up to 90 days.

### How much does the Greece visa cost for citizens of Niger?

Government fee: €90.

### How long does Greece visa processing take?

Typically 15–45 days.

### What documents do citizens of Niger need for Greece?

Valid passport (with at least 2 blank pages); Completed Schengen visa application form; Recent passport-sized photographs (35x45mm, white background); Round-trip flight itinerary or reservation; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof for entire stay; Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage); and 8 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Greece?

At least 6 months.

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