Is there a separate Santorini visa?
No. Santorini is a Greek island, so there is no separate “Santorini visit visa.”
If your nationality requires a visa for a short tourist trip to Greece, you generally need a Schengen short-stay visa.
A Schengen short-stay visa can allow visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period, subject to the visa actually issued.
If you are visiting several Schengen countries, apply to the country where you will spend the longest time. If the stays are equal, you generally apply to the country whose external border you will cross first.
See the official EU Schengen visa guidance.
Can I use a dummy flight ticket for Santorini?
Yes, where your Greek visa checklist accepts a flight reservation.
For example, the Embassy of Greece in Nairobi currently asks applicants for:
The Embassy also states that paying for the air ticket at this stage is not recommended.
See the official Embassy of Greece in Kenya requirements.
What about applicants from African countries?
The exact supporting-document checklist can depend on the Greek embassy or consulate responsible for where you live.
The Greek Embassy in Kenya currently accepts applications for Greece from residents including citizens of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Madagascar and Comoros, subject to its jurisdiction and residence requirements.
Its checklist asks for a return airline ticket reservation rather than recommending that applicants purchase the final ticket first.
Greece's current tourism checklist for applicants in Nigeria likewise asks for a copy of the flight ticket or flight reservation including the return flight.
See the official Greece tourism visa requirements in Nigeria.
What should my Santorini flight reservation show?
Where a reservation is accepted, it should clearly show your intended journey.
What else do I need for a Santorini tourist visa?
A flight reservation is only one part of a Greece Schengen visa application.
EU guidance says applicants may need supporting evidence covering:
- The purpose of the trip.
- Accommodation during the stay.
- Sufficient financial means.
- Your intention to return home after the trip.
- Travel medical insurance.
For a Santorini holiday, that will commonly mean making sure your flight itinerary and accommodation describe the same trip.
If you also need accommodation evidence, read Can I Use a Dummy Hotel Booking for a Visa Application?.
Read Dummy Flight Ticket vs Fake Ticket for the difference.
How can I get a flight reservation for Santorini?
If the Greek mission processing your application accepts a return flight reservation, Flightika lets you search real flights and choose an itinerary for your intended Greece trip.
The reservation should match the trip you are actually presenting in your visa application.
For the broader Schengen requirement, read Do I Need a Flight Reservation for a Schengen Visa?.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a dummy ticket for a Santorini visa?
There is no separate Santorini visa. If you need a Greece Schengen visa, a flight reservation can be used since Schengen visa allow for flight reservation.
Should I buy my Greece flight before getting the visa?
Not necessarily. The Greek Embassy in Nairobi currently asks for proof of a return airline ticket reservation and says paying for the ticket at that stage is not recommended.
Do I apply for a Greece visa if I am only visiting Santorini?
Yes, if your nationality requires a Schengen visa. Santorini is part of Greece.
What if I am also visiting Italy or France?
Apply to the Schengen country where you will spend the longest time. If your stays are equal, the normal rule is to apply to the country whose external border you will cross first.
Does my flight reservation need a return journey?
Greek visa checklists commonly ask for round-trip or return travel evidence. Your reservation should reflect the actual journey described in your application.