Student VISA
Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa to study in Greece. However, students from non-EU countries need to obtain a student visa. In order to do so, the chosen University in Greece, which must be an institution certified by the Greek Ministry of Education, is required to provide an official acceptance letter. For the remaining procedure students should contact the Greek Embassy in their country, or consult the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, for a detailed list of the documents required for a student visa. Additional information about how to submit an application can be found here.
Greek Academic Card
All higher education students either undergraduate, graduate of PhD students are issued their own photo Greek Academic Card or student ID. The Student ID is used for access to all academic facilities as well as benefits throughout Greece and the EU. These benefits include,
Citizens of the European Union do not need a visa to study in Greece. However, students from non-EU countries need to obtain a student visa. In order to do so, the chosen University in Greece, which must be an institution certified by the Greek Ministry of Education, is required to provide an official acceptance letter. For the remaining procedure students should contact the Greek Embassy in their country, or consult the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, for a detailed list of the documents required for a student visa. Additional information about how to submit an application can be found here.
Greek Academic Card
All higher education students either undergraduate, graduate of PhD students are issued their own photo Greek Academic Card or student ID. The Student ID is used for access to all academic facilities as well as benefits throughout Greece and the EU. These benefits include,
- Transportation fare discounts ranging from 25% on the normal price for bus tickets long distance travel, eq. 25% on the fare from Kalamata to Athens, to 50% for local to the city of study services and at least 25% discounts on ferry tickets.
- Discount student mobile and internet fees
- Discounts in cinemas, theaters, concerts, etc
- Free admission (in most cases) to museums and archaeological sites.
- Kalamata Municipal activities, gyms and clubs also offer discounts for students.