A Greek visa from Türkiye is lodged through Kosmos Visa, the only private company authorised by the Greek missions in Türkiye, with main centres in Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Edirne and contact points in other cities. Your file is decided by the mission covering your registered residence. Greece is also the closest Schengen state: by land from Edirne, or by ferry from Bodrum, Çeşme, Kuşadası and Ayvalık to the islands opposite.
Where to apply and consular districts
| Greek mission | District (examples) | Main Kosmos centre |
|---|---|---|
| Consulate General, Istanbul | Istanbul and its district | Istanbul (head office, Şişli) |
| Embassy, Ankara | Ankara and its district | Ankara |
| Consulate General, İzmir | İzmir and its district | İzmir |
| Consulate General, Edirne | Edirne, Kırklareli and its district | Edirne |
Besides the main centres, Kosmos has contact points in cities such as Bursa, Antalya, Bodrum, Kuşadası, Marmaris, Fethiye, Ayvalık, Çanakkale, Trabzon, Gaziantep and Çorlu. What matters is that your file goes to the mission for your registered residence; we confirm this before booking.
Kosmos states it is the only authorised private company for Greek visa applications in Türkiye. Any other site promising Greek appointments for money is not official. Don't apply outside your consular district because slots come faster.
Getting to Greece from Türkiye
| Route | From–to | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Flight | Istanbul to Athens, Thessaloniki or the islands | Fastest; daily direct flights |
| Land | Edirne/İpsala to northern Greece | Greece becomes your first-entry state |
| Ferry | Bodrum–Kos, Çeşme–Chios, Kuşadası–Samos, Ayvalık–Lesbos | Mostly seasonal; check timetables |
Core documents for a Greece visa (residents of Türkiye)
The core file
- Passport valid 3+ months after return, issued within 10 years, two blank pages
- Turkish residence permit valid well beyond the trip (original and copy)
- Completed and signed application form
- Two recent 35×45 mm photos on a light background
- €30,000 travel medical insurance for all Schengen states and every day
- Three-month bank statement with regular activity
- Return flight and a hotel booking for every night
- A day-by-day itinerary matching the bookings
- Proof of work, study or a trade registry
What weakens the file
- Conflicting dates between flights, hotel and insurance
- A large deposit days before the appointment
- A permit expiring during the trip
- A name spelled differently from the passport
- An undeclared previous refusal
Every document, proof of work by situation, the right balance and the appointment day are covered in our complete Schengen guide from Türkiye.
Do
- Apply to the mission for your residence district
- Apply in winter for summer trips
- List how you'll reach the islands
- Carry car documents and insurance by land
Avoid
- Unofficial sites promising Greek slots for money
- Booking ferries before the visa
- Relying on the island scheme without a Turkish passport
- An unrealistic island-hopping plan
Provider and offices checked on the official Kosmos Visa website on 23 October 2026. Contracts and centres can change, so we re-check when preparing your file.
Visiting family or friends in Greece: the certified invitation
To stay with a host in Greece, attach a signed invitation from the host with the signature certified by a Greek public office (such as a citizens' service centre or the police), giving your details, the visit length and that they'll host you, with a copy of the host's ID or valid permit and proof of kinship if relevant.
- The signature certified officially in Greece
- A copy of the host's ID or valid permit
- Dates matching your trip and insurance
- Proof of kinship if the host is a relative
- 1Free assessment
Send your passport, permit and travel plan on WhatsApp; we confirm Greece is the right country to apply to and tell you what's missing.
- 2Preparing the file
Form, insurance, bookings, itinerary and sworn translations.
- 3Appointment
We watch the competent centre for openings, book as soon as slots appear and order the file the centre's way.
- 4Follow-up and trip
We track the application until the passport is back and can arrange flights, hotels and transfers.
Other Schengen guides: Schengen visa from Türkiye: the complete guide · France visa from Türkiye · Italy visa from Türkiye · Spain visa from Türkiye · Germany visa from Türkiye · Schengen refusal reasons 1–9
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I apply for a Greek visa in Türkiye?
Through Kosmos Visa, the only private company authorised by the Greek diplomatic missions in Türkiye to receive visa applications, with main centres in Istanbul, Ankara, İzmir and Edirne and contact points in other cities. Your file is decided by the Greek mission covering your residence.
Does the city I apply in matter?
Yes. Applications follow the consular district of your registered residence (the Istanbul consulate, the Ankara embassy, the İzmir consulate or the Edirne consulate). We confirm the right district before booking.
Can I take a ferry from Türkiye to the Greek islands?
Yes, routes such as Bodrum–Kos, Çeşme–Chios, Kuşadası–Samos and Ayvalık–Lesbos run mainly in season. You need a valid Schengen visa unless a special scheme covers you.
Does the invitation for Greece need to be certified?
It's best for the host's signature to be certified by a Greek public office, with a copy of their ID or valid permit and the visit details.
