Greece — Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Crete, the Acropolis — is one of the most aspirational European destinations. A Schengen visa covers all 27 countries. Note: Greece has no embassy in Uganda, so applications go through VFS Global Kampala and are forwarded to Greek consular authorities. Confirm VFS availability before applying.
Key Warnings
Greece has no embassy in Uganda. Confirm via vfsglobal.com/greece/uganda that VFS Global Kampala is currently accepting Greece applications before booking your appointment.
Schengen travel insurance (minimum EUR 30,000) is mandatory. Yellow fever certificate is mandatory.
Greece attracts a large volume of summer tourism applications — apply at least 6 weeks before your trip for summer travel (June–September).
Insider Tips
If VFS Kampala does not currently handle Greece, consider applying for the Italy or Germany Schengen stream instead — the same visa covers Greece.
Santorini and Mykonos are best visited outside peak summer (April–May, September–October) — lower prices and less crowded.
Greece is accessible on any Schengen visa — if you already hold a valid Germany or France Schengen visa, you can visit Greece without applying again.
Step-by-Step Guide
Confirm VFS Global Kampala handles Greece applications
Go to vfsglobal.com/greece/uganda and verify that VFS Kampala currently processes Greece applications. If not available, you may need to apply at the Greek Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
Get yellow fever vaccination (if not vaccinated)
Visit UVRI Entebbe or Mulago Hospital. Yellow card activates 10 days after vaccination.
Purchase Schengen travel insurance
Buy insurance covering all 27 Schengen countries, minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage, for your full trip dates.
Complete the Schengen visa application form
Fill in Greece's Schengen application form completely and sign.
Gather all supporting documents
Bank statements, employment letter, return flight, hotel bookings, 2 passport photos, insurance certificate, yellow fever card.
Book VFS Global Kampala appointment
Book via vfsglobal.com/greece/uganda. Arrive with all originals and photocopies.
Submit and wait 5–20 working days
Pay EUR 90 + VFS service fee. Biometrics taken. Application forwarded to Greek consular authority. Greece applications may take slightly longer due to the routing.
Required Documents
Valid Ugandan passport (3+ months beyond return date)Valid for at least 3 months beyond your return date. At least 2 blank pages.
Completed Schengen visa application formGreece's official Schengen form — collect from VFS Kampala or download from the Greek MFA website. Sign and date.
Two recent passport photos (35×45mm, white background)Biometric ICAO standard, taken within 6 months.
Schengen travel insurance — MANDATORY (min EUR 30,000)Must cover all 27 Schengen countries for the full trip duration. Minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage.
Confirmed return flight itineraryShowing entry and exit from the Schengen Area.
Accommodation proof for full stayHotel bookings in Greece for all nights.
Bank statements (last 3–6 months)Shows sufficient funds — approximately EUR 100–500 per day of stay.
Employment letter on company letterheadConfirms position, salary, approved leave, and employment continuity on return.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORYRequired from all Ugandan travellers to Schengen Area countries. Carry the original ICVP/yellow card.
Recommended (Optional)
Property or land ownership in UgandaEvidence of ties to Uganda.
Previous Schengen, UK, or US visa history
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. All Schengen countries require yellow fever certificate from Ugandan travellers. Carry the original ICVP/yellow card. Get vaccinated at UVRI Entebbe or Mulago Hospital, Kampala.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ugandans need a visa for Greece?
Yes. Ugandan passport holders require a Schengen C visa for Greece. Greece does not have an embassy in Uganda — apply through VFS Global Kampala (vfsglobal.com/greece/uganda). Visa fee EUR 90 (~UGX 392,000) plus VFS service fee (~UGX 130,000). Yellow fever certificate and Schengen travel insurance are both mandatory.
Is there a Greek embassy in Uganda?
No — Greece does not maintain an embassy in Uganda. Ugandan applicants submit their Schengen visa applications through VFS Global Kampala, which forwards them to the Greek consular authority. If VFS Kampala does not currently handle Greece, the nearest option is the Greek Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Verify via vfsglobal.com/greece/uganda before applying.
Can I visit Greece with an Italy or Germany Schengen visa?
Yes — any valid Schengen C visa allows entry to all 27 Schengen Area countries, including Greece. If you have difficulty applying for a Greece-specific Schengen visa from Uganda, applying for Germany or Italy (which both have well-established VFS Kampala operations) would give you the same access to Greece.
Greece does not have an embassy in Uganda. Applications are submitted through VFS Global Kampala and forwarded to the Greek consular authority. Confirm that VFS Global Kampala currently handles Greece applications via the VFS portal before booking.