ETIAS Greece visa for Canadian citizens
From 2023, Canadian citizens will have to present an approved ETIAS permit upon entry in Greece. ETIAS permit can be obtained online, by filling out the ETIAS application form online and receiving your permit via e-mail once the application is approved. The ETIAS permit will allow Canadian citizens to enter Greece for tourism, work, transit, or for medical reasons, provided that the duration of the trip is under 90 days, and it will be valid for multiple entries made by air, sea, or land. Besides, people between 18 and 70 years of age will be able to apply for this visa free of charge.
What is ETIAS Greece visa for Canadian citizens
ETIAS will come into force in November 2023, as part of a program of the European Commission aimed at strengthening European borders and keeping a digital track on all people entering the territories of the European Schengen Area. After some terrorist attacks that affected some European countries, this program was already approved in 2016. During the last years, data sharing between EU countries was expanded, and this allowed for the creation of the ETIAS visa system, that connects the applications for ETIAS permit with already existing databases.
How does ETIAS Greece visa work for Canadians
From November 2023 Canadian citizens must be in possession of an ETIAS visa before embarking on a trip to Greece. However, if the trip has other purposes than those provided for the ETIAS permit, or it will be longer than 90 days, they will have to obtain a Schengen permit, at the embassy or consulate of Greece, respecting timing and requirements for the visa they are applying for. Once issued, the ETIAS permit is valid for 3 years, and will allow to travel multiple times in Greece and other countries within the Schengen Area, provided that each visit has a duration of less than 90 days. To make sure you get your approved ETIAS permit in time for the trip, it is recommended to apply for ETIAS at least 4 days before the departure. If ETIAS is denied, you can still apply for a Schengen permit at the embassy or consulate of Greece or present an appeal to the country that denied the permit.
ETIAS destinations for Canadian citizens
Starting from 2023 ETIAS visa will come into force for Canadian citizens in order to travel to the following countries:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
At the moment, Canadians will not have to obtain an ETIAS visa to travel to Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland, and Romania, since these countries are currently not Schengen Area members. However, this may change in the future, so please keep updated with the permit requirements.
ETIAS Greece visa requirements for Canadians
In order to apply for ETIAS, you will need to be a Canadian citizen and hold a valid electronic passport issued by the Canada of America. If you are not entitled to an Canadian passport, you will have to apply for a full visitor Schengen permit.
The ETIAS Greece permit application for Canadians
The ETIAS visa application can be completed online, entering all required information by following the required steps, and making sure all the data is entered correctly. Once this is done, you will also be required to pay a fee of 7 euros, applicable to all citizens aged between 18 and 70 years, using a credit or debit card. Generally, most ETIAS permits are issued within few minutes, or at most in a few hours, and you will receive the approved ETIAS via e-mail as a PDF file. In addition, you will not need to print the visa, because all the information will already be in the European Schengen authorities’ databases, and it will be linked to the passport data provided during the application. However, to avoid delays, it is recommended to apply for ETIAS permit at least 4 days in advance, to make sure that the ETIAS is approved and to have the necessary time to provide any additional documents should they be required. If an ETIAS is denied, you can apply for a full visitor Schengen visa at the embassy or consulate of Greece. It is highly recommended to read and carefully check all the ETIAS requirements before applying, in order to avoid any mistakes in the application that could lead to delays in the visa approval.
How much does the ETIAS visa cost for Canadian citizens
The ETIAS permit application for Canadian citizens has a cost of 7 euros for all citizens with an age between 18 and 70 years, which must be paid at the end of the online application process, using a credit or debit card. Canadians under 18 and over 70 years of age are entitled to apply for the ETIAS permit free of charge.