Embassy of Greece for Saudi Arabia - Address / Phone Number

Embassy of Greece in Saudi Arabia

Address: P.O. Box 94375 , Riyadh 11693
City: Riyadh (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +3 hour)
Tel.: (0096611) 4801974-5, 4807626
Fax: (0096611) 4801969
Consular fax: (0096611) 4807092
Emergency tel.: 0506090207
Working hours: Saturday to Wednesday, 9.00 - 13.00

Consulate General of Greece in Jeddah
Address: 26 Nour El Hayat, Plot 187, Al Andalus District, P.O Box 5108, Jeddah 21422
City: Jeddah (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +3 hour)
Tel.: (0096612) 6674064, 6674088
Fax: (0096612) 6656228
Emergency tel.: 00966 543394745

Consular services provided by the Embassy:

• Legal affairs;
• Registration of births, name declarations, certification of signatures and copies;
• Assistance to Greek prisoners;
• Support of Greek nationals in emergency situations;
• Intergovernmental legal assistance;
• Visas;
• Passports;
• Verification of the authenticity of foreign documents;
• Power of attorney;
• Vital records;
• Change of residency;
• Taxes;
• Customs;
• Transport of bodily remains;
• National service;
• Hospitalization;
• Maritime affairs;
• Inheritance affairs.

In case of loss or theft, the holder of the lost passport must report the loss immediately to the nearest police or consular authority (the same holds true if the lost passport is found). The above authority carries out an investigation (which may last up to 3 months) into the circumstances under which the passport was lost or stolen. During the investigation, a new passport is not issued to the applicant unless it is deemed necessary that the applicant travel abroad to receive medical treatment.

In cases of emergency, provisional travelling documents can be issued by our Consular Missions abroad for the repatriation of Greek citizens.

Documents to be provided by Schegen visa applicants:

• Visa Application Form correctly filled in English and signed.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background, not stapled. Full face; no head or face cover(s) that prevent(s) full visibility of the facial features.
• Original passport valid for further three months period after the intended departure from the territory of the Schengen States and 1 copy of all relevant passport pages (data page, pages containing previous Schengen visas). It shall contain at least two blank pages and have been issued within the previous 10 years.
• Proof of travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during stay. The minimum coverage must be 30.000 Euros. Original and 1 copy thereof. For further details please refer to the Travel Medical Insurance Information document published by the Embassies of the Schengen Member States in Saudi Arabia.
• Copy of flight ticket or flight reservation including return flight.
• Verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay such as a credit card valid throughout the intended stay.
• For minors travelling without their parents/legal guardian: original authorisation signed by their parents/legal guardian and copy of passport(s) of parents/legal guardian.
• Proof of accommodation during intended stay: hotel reservation or copy of a rental contract or proof of residential property.
• For non-Saudi nationals: Iqama and 1 copy thereof.
• For non-Saudi nationals: Saudi Arabian re-entry visa valid beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen States and 1 copy thereof.
• For non-Saudi nationals: Bank statements for the past six months or other verifiable evidence of sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay.
• For non-Saudi nationals: Original letter from sponsor in Saudi Arabia, stating employment status, position, length of contract and salary, stamped by the Chamber of Commerce. Self-sponsored: valid original trade licence and 1 copy thereof with translation