A student visa is required for non-EU citizens or residents who wish to study at ACG during the fall or spring semester. ACG’s International Student Services (ISS) staff will guide you through the visa application process; however, it is your responsibility to obtain your student visa prior to your arrival in Greece. Keep in mind that you should begin the visa process no more than 60 days prior to your arrival in Greece.
In the beginning, you will need from us an official acceptance letter that is certified by the Greek Ministry of Education. For independent students, this letter is released after your deposit is settled. There are various ways to make a deposit, depending on your enrollment classification. Specific instructions on making a deposit will be included in your acceptance e-mail. Please note that students coming from ACG partner universities do not pay a deposit. Once you have made the necessary arrangements, our International Student Services Office at ACG will mail the letter to you by courier.
We urge you to contact (via email or phone) the nearest Greek Consulate or Embassy to confirm the documentation requirements and interview process, if applicable. To find out where a Greek Consulate or Embassy is located in your region, as well as full contact information, please click here.
For detailed information on the Student Visa Guide for US citizens, please click here.
For detailed information on the Student Visa Guide for all other international students, please click here.
A student visa is a requirement for study in Greece and for enrollment at The American College of Greece. The International Student Services Office will be assisting all degree-seeking students who need a visa to enter Greece, in order to apply for the residence permit, which is the next step of the process.
For questions regarding the student visa and residence permit application process, please contact the International Student Services Coordinators
Tel.: +30 210 600 9800, ext. 1207, 1206
E-mail: [email protected]