Recent trends indicate an increase in Greek visa refusals, affecting both first-time applicants and those with previous…
Recent trends indicate an increase in Greek visa refusals, affecting both first-time applicants and those with previous visa history. Consulates are reportedly scrutinizing financial solvency, accommodation choices, and employment details more rigorously. Application processing times may also be extended. It is advisable to prepare a comprehensive and well-documented application.
The one-day visa for Russian citizens traveling to Greek islands (e
The one-day visa for Russian citizens traveling to Greek islands (e.g., Rhodes) from Turkey, which could be obtained at the port for a single-day excursion, is no longer available. This option was discontinued for Russians around 2018-2019, prior to the pandemic. While similar short-stay island visas (e.g., 7-day) might still exist for Turkish citizens (reintroduced around last year), they are not applicable to Russian citizens.