Medical Certificate of Good Health for Long Stay Visa for Greece
Moving to Greece from UK? Book your online GP appointment and get your Medical Certificate of Good Health (IHR 2005) issued by UK doctors as requested by the Greek government.
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About the Medical certificate
What is the Medical Certificate for Long Stay Visa for Greece?
- If you are planning to apply for a Greek Visa of Long Stay or also known as long-term visa (National visa - D Type Visa) from the UK, one of the documents you will need to submit is a medical certificate of good health issued by an authorized doctor.
- Anyone who applies for a long term stay visa type "D" in Greece is required to provide a Medical Certificate which takes into consideration your health situation and confirms that you are free of any diseases, disabilities or any other health concerns which might endanger public health or threaten public policy and security. In addition, it confirms any diseases subject to quarantine as listed in the International Health Regulation No 2 of the World Health Organization of 25 May 1951.
- The process require a medical certificate that is signed by a doctor who has registered their signature with the FCDO. Our doctors' signature is registered with FCDO.
What are the medical requirements for getting a Medical Certificate?
The whole process of getting your Medical Certificate for long stay Visa for Greece with us is very simple and it is completely online which means you don’t need to commute. In more details:
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Medical History: We need medical history documents which state that you are free of any diseases and disabilities, which might endanger public health or threaten public policy and security, including proofs of the below provided by your GP.
Attention: We do not provide these investigations as part of our service. The below investigations need to be provided by you as a part of your medical record submission process to us.- Tuberculosis
- Syphilis
- Other infectious diseases or contagious parasitic diseases
- Drug addiction
- Profound mental disturbance; manifest conditions of psychotic disturbance with agitation, delirium, hallucinations or confusion.
- Answer the questions on the form: Once you submit your form we will get in touch by email and confirm your online GP appointment. We will review your application and in the case we need additional information, we will let you know.
- Online GP Appointment: Select the time slot of your GP appointment when you submit the form online. In case the time slot is not available, we will email you with alternative options that suit you. We accept applications only by UK citizens or UK residents. We offer our medical services within the UK only.
- Required Documents: Medical History and Passport
- Medical Certificate delivery: Once the process is completed, the doctor will sign your Medical Certificate with a ‘wet ink’ signature and post the document by First Class Royal Mail for next day delivery.
Medical Certificate
What is included on the Medical Certificate of Good Health for Long Stay Visa for Greece?
Statements
Our Medical Certificates are meeting all the requirements of the List of all the diseases as required in accordance with the provisions of the Greek Law.
Doctor's name and signature
Our Medical Certificates are signed by FCDO [Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office] registered UK Doctors.
A unique QR code verifying your information
Notes from your GP consultation
Our company's contact details
Useful resources
What supporting documents are required to apply for a Long Stay Visa for Greece as a British citizen?
Valid Passport
Sufficient healthcare insurance
Evidence of sufficient financial funds
Proof of accommodation
Criminal Record
Medical certificate
Medical certificate that proves that you do not suffer from any of the diseases that may have serious public health repercussions in accordance with the International Health Regulations.
Travel Itinerary
Documents Regarding Employment Status
FAQ's
FAQ's for the Medical Certificate for Long Stay Visa for Greece
What types of Visas are there for Greece?
- Short-term stay in Greece for non-employment purposes.
- Long-stay Greek Visa or else long – term visa (National visa – D Type Visa)
What are the required supporting documents for the Long Stay Visa for Greece application?
The main requirements for a visa to Spain are:
- Visa Application Form
- Two biometric photos
- Your valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Travel Itinerary
- Proof of Sufficient Financial Means
- Documents regarding employment status
- Medical Certificate
Source: https://visaguide.world/europe/greece-visa/requirements/
How much does a Medical Certificate of Good Health for a Long Stay Visa for Greece cost?
Due to our automated systems we are able to keep the cost as low as possible. Your certificate will cost you £89 including the GP appointment. You will not be charged anything else or additional from our end. We will also fully refund you if we cannot issue your Medical Certificate.
When will I receive my Medical Certificate of Good Health?
We will email you your Medical Certificate the same day of your GP appointment. In case you need the certificate delivered to you by post, we will post it the same day of your GP appointment, or the day after if your GP appointment is taking place after 2pm.
Do you provide refund?
Yes, in the case we cannot provide you with the certificate, we can fully refund you.
How will I receive my Medical Certificate of Good Health?
We will email you the certificate in your provided email address. If it’s required, we will also mail your medical certificate by Royal Mail first class for next day delivery. The price is included already in the fee we charge with no additional cost for you.
What is the list of diseases as specified under the prevailing International Health Regulations?
(a) Diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern for which under the mechanism of WHO a single case, irrespective of context, requires immediate notification to the WHO
- Human influenza caused by a new subtype
- Monkeypox
- Poliomyelitis due to wild-type poliovirus
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)
- Smallpox
(b) Diseases that have demonstrated the potential to cause a serious health impact and to spread rapidly across borders
- Cholera (and other epidemic diarrhoeal disease)
- Pneumonic plague
- Viral haemorrhagic fevers (Ebola, Lassa, Marburg, West Nile fever)
- Yellow fever
Source here.
Is the Medical Certificate for Long Stay Visa for Greece the same as the Covid-19 Recovery Certificate?
The Medical Certificate is different to the Covid-19 Recovery Certificate. These documents have different purpose and check different diseases.