Greece Long-Stay Visa
Medical Certificate
for Greece Visa
UK citizens applying for a Greek long-stay visa must submit a Certificate of Good Health from an FCDO-registered GP. We issue yours online — accepted by Greek consulates in the UK.
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The Greek Long Stay D Visamedical certificate
Greece asks for more than most destinations. The certificate must confirm freedom from diseases posing a public health risk under WHO standards and the EU acquis — supported by evidence on tuberculosis and syphilis.
The requirement comes from Law 4251/2014. Where Spain accepts a declaration drawn from medical history, Greece expects test results, and specifies its own certificate form rather than accepting a letter.
Two procedural points worth knowing early: applicants normally attend the Consulate in person for an interview, and UK applications are lodged through Global Visa Center World rather than at the Embassy.
What Greece requires,and what we ask of you
Two test results are needed before your certificate can be issued, so please read this before ordering.
What the consulate requires
- Issue by a recognised state or private medical institution
- Freedom from diseases posing a public health risk under WHO standards and the EU acquis
- Freedom from active pulmonary tuberculosis
- Freedom from other infectious, contagious or parasitic diseases requiring public health measures
- Completion of the Greek consular form, signed and stamped
- Confirmation of fitness to work, for work visa applications
- Documents generally dated within one month of submission
What we ask you to provide
Photo identification
Passport or UK driving licence, matching your visa application exactly.
Your completed health questionnaire
Medical history, conditions, medications and any history of infectious disease.
Evidence of your TB status
Proof of BCG vaccination — a record or a clear photograph of the scar — or a recent chest X-ray report if you were never vaccinated.
A recent negative syphilis blood test
From your GP, a sexual health clinic or a private laboratory. We are glad to advise on arranging it.
We complete the exact formthe Embassy specifies
Our most common question, answered directly. We complete the standard form specified under Article 5(3) and Article 6 of Law 4251/2014 in full, certifying you are free of each condition below.
A · Conditions which might endanger public health
- Diseases subject to quarantine, as listed in the WHO International Health Regulations
- Tuberculosis of the respiratory system, active or showing a tendency to develop
- Syphilis
- Other infectious or contagious parasitic diseases subject to protective provisions
B · Conditions which might threaten public policy or security
- Drug addiction
- Profound mental disturbance, including psychotic conditions with agitation, delirium, hallucinations or confusion
The template published by the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, citing Article 5(3) and Article 6 of Law 4251/2014.
View the official formThe Consular Office's guidance on national visas and the supporting documents required for Type D applications.
View the Embassy guidance
Every certificate includesan online GP consultation
Speak to your doctor
A live consultation with the GMC and FCDO-registered GP who signs your certificate.
Posted the same day
Free Royal Mail 1st Class, typically arriving the next working day.
The official Greek form
We complete the Embassy form under Law 4251/2014, not a general letter.
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Your Greece certificate inthree simple steps
Everything is handled online, and your signed certificate is posted the same day.
Submit your details online
Complete our secure online form with:
- Passport or photo ID
- Evidence of your TB status
- A negative syphilis result
Consult our GP online
A live appointment with a GMC and FCDO-registered GP:
- Review of your medical history
- The official Greek form completed
- Signed and stamped under Law 4251/2014
Receive it by post
Posted the same day, free of charge:
- Signed PDF by email
- Wet-ink original by 1st Class post
- Dated for your submission window
What happens next
Greek national visa applicants normally attend the Consulate in person for an interview, and UK applications are lodged through Global Visa Center World. Ask the Consulate whether apostille legalisation is also required, as practice varies between posts.
That single classification decides it. Greek Type D visas cover stays from three months up to a year, and every one of them calls for a medical certificate. Visitors arriving under Schengen rules for a shorter period need nothing from a doctor.
Unsure whether your application counts as Type D? Most long-stay Greek permits do. Tell us what you have applied for and we will confirm it before you pay for anything. Check with us
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Greecequestions answered
Why does Greece require tests when Spain does not?
Greek law asks the certificate to address other infectious, contagious and parasitic diseases in addition to the general public health standard. In practice this means supporting evidence on tuberculosis and syphilis. Greece also specifies its own certificate form rather than accepting a general letter.
What TB evidence do you accept?
Either proof of BCG vaccination — a record in your notes or a clear photograph of the scar on your upper arm — or, if you have never been vaccinated, a recent chest X-ray report confirming you are clear of tuberculosis.
Where can I get the syphilis blood test?
Through your own GP, an NHS sexual health clinic, or a private laboratory. Private tests are widely available and usually return within a few days.
How far in advance should I order?
Allow four to six weeks before your consulate appointment. Arranging the test results is the step that most affects your timeline, and the Consulate generally expects documents dated within one month of submission.
Do I need to attend the Consulate in person?
Applicants for a Greek national visa are normally required to attend in person for an interview about the purpose of their stay. UK applications are submitted through Global Visa Center World rather than at the Embassy directly.
Does the certificate also confirm fitness to work?
Where your application is for a work visa, the certificate normally confirms fitness to work as well. Tell us your visa category when you order so the correct wording is used.
Can I still get a certificate with an existing condition?
In almost all cases, yes. The certificate addresses specific listed conditions rather than your general health. Ongoing conditions and regular medication are common among applicants.
Ready to move to Greece?
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