Students from the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein can skip bureaucracy before arrival. After three months of residency in Greece, however, they may visit their local police department to receive a 'Registration Certificate for EU Member State Citizens.'
Non-European Union citizens need a study visa to enter the country, which may take up to three months to be issued. You can apply for a student visa at the Greek Embassy or Consulate in your home country. Some countries may also offer online application processes through the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Here is the guide created by Study in Greece, which will help you understand the requirements, procedures, and key tips for applying for your visa.
Visa applications should be made upon acceptance into your program of choice. If you enter the country with a tourist visa or a Schengen visa for another country, you cannot change it into a student residence permit.
