Budget and Fees for the Greece Working Holiday Visa

Written by Volare | May 28, 2026

When planning your trip to the Mediterranean, smartly structuring your budget is one of the most important steps for your file to be approved without delays. Below, we detail the consular fees and logistical expenses required to successfully process your permit before the authorities of the Hellenic Republic.

Official costs by nationality

The regulations regarding the fees required to process your application apply equally to all eligible citizenships within the bilateral agreements: Australia and Canada.

To file your application, you must contemplate the payment of the official application fee, which usually ranges between 75 and 80 EUR. This consular fee set by the Greek government must be paid at the exact moment the requirements folder is physically presented at the embassy. The payment is generally made in the local currency of the corresponding jurisdiction and, as is standard in international immigration processes, there is no possibility of reimbursement in case the application is denied or withdrawn by the applicant.

Payment management and operational expenses

On a technical level, the collection of these consular funds is processed under specific tariff codes that are audited directly by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance. For this reason, it is required to present a physical deposit slip or a validated bank transfer to be able to correctly associate the payment to the applicant's file number.

In addition to this base government fee, your financial planning must mandatorily contemplate the charges associated with the logistics of your documentation. You must budget the costs derived from obtaining national certificates (such as criminal or medical records), legalization services through the state apostille, and the fees for mandatory sworn translations (into English or Greek) carried out by certified experts. Structuring your budget considering these operational expenses avoids administrative setbacks, giving you the green light to start your project and enjoy the exchange opportunities provided by the European territory.

To ensure you have the appropriate support and the most detailed information at every step of your application, we recommend consulting the complete guide on Volare's Greece Working Holiday Visa (WHV).