Greece – Administrative Appeal / Judicial Review
Greece Visa Refused?
Don’t Panic — Fight Back with SWICS Experts
A Greece visa refusal is not the end of your travel or migration plan — it’s the start of a strategic, legally backed approach. At SWICS Private Limited (Approved by Govt. of Punjab – Licence No. 01/MC-2, Registered with Govt. of India), our law-qualified team transforms refusals into approvals through precise legal appeals and strong re-applications.
Led by Er. JP Singh (Immigration Law Qualified – Canada, 23+ years’ experience) and Adv. Trimaandeep Singh (BBA, LLB, LLM, Registered Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court), we identify where the decision went wrong, fix gaps in your evidence, and challenge Greek authorities with facts and law.
Truth You Must Know
About Visa Refusals
Many people think a past Greece visa refusal automatically causes the next one to be denied — this is not true.
Fact: Greek and EU law require each application or appeal to be assessed on current facts and complete evidence.
Sadly, some consultants use refusals to charge more without improving your file. SWICS is different — we correct the weak points, rebuild the evidence, and present your case so it meets Greece’s strict legal and documentary standards.
Why Greece Visas Get Refused (and How We Fix It)
Most refusals happen due to:
- Missing or incomplete documents
- Insufficient proof of funds
- Unclear purpose of travel or weak itinerary
- Invalid or inadequate travel insurance
- Discrepancies between forms and supporting documents
- Lack of ties to home country
- Visa officer not following correct procedure or overlooking provided evidence
Our Approach:
Review every refusal reason in detail
Add solid, verifiable proof for every requirement
Prepare arguments showing where the officer misapplied rules or ignored facts
Ensure your case matches both Greek national law and the EU Visa Code
Visa Categories We Handle (All with Appeal Rights)
Tourist, Business, Family/Friend Visit, Medical, Cultural/Sports, Conference, Airport Transit
Student, Researcher, Employment, Seasonal Worker, Family Reunification / Spouse, Self-employed, Volunteer
Greece Visa
Appeal Process
We assess your refusal within hours.
Identify missing or weak proofs and prepare replacements.
Adv. Trimaandeep Singh prepares a legal rebuttal citing Greek law, EU regulations, and case precedents.
- For short-stay visas: Appeal to the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs / Appeals Authority within 30 days of receiving the refusal.
- For long-stay visas: File an appeal with the Administrative Court of First Instance in Greece within the legal timeframe (typically 60 days).
Monitor progress and, where strategic, prepare a re-application in parallel.
Where to Lodge Appeals
Short-stay visas (Schengen)
Appeals Authority – Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Greece
Athens, Greece
Short-stay visas (Schengen)
Appeals Authority – Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, Greece
Athens, Greece
Timelines You Can Expect
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- Short-Stay Appeals: Typically 2–3 months for a decision
- Long-Stay Appeals: May take several months depending on complexity and court schedule
- Re-Applications: Prepared immediately to save time if an appeal is unlikely to resolve quickly
From Rejection to Approval
Our Winning Formula
- Root-Cause Analysis – Pinpoint real refusal reasons, not just the standard checkboxes
- Evidence Engineering – Rebuild your proof of funds, ties, and purpose of travel
- Consistency Checks – Remove contradictions between your documents and forms
- Category-Specific Strategies – Student, work, family, or business visas handled with tailored plans
- Legal Persuasion – Appeals written by law-qualified professionals who understand Greece’s visa law and EU regulations
Meet the Team Behind Your Appeal
Er. JP Singh
- Immigration Law Qualified – Canada
- 23+ years’ experience in Immigration, Overseas Education, and Refused Visa Applications
- Specialises in high-stakes visa appeals and complex case strategies
Adv. Trimaandeep Singh
- Registered Advocate, Punjab & Haryana High Court
- Expert in immigration law drafting and litigation support
- Skilled in exposing procedural errors in visa officer decisions
Greece Visa Refusal & Appeal — FAQ
Yes. Every Greece visa refusal we take on is personally reviewed by Er. JP Singh, Immigration Law Qualified from Canada with 23+ years of immigration and refused visa experience. He examines both the documentary weaknesses and practical visa requirements.
At the same time, Advocate Trimaandeep Singh, a Registered Advocate with the Punjab & Haryana High Court, evaluates your case for procedural errors and misapplications of Greek and EU law. This dual review means your case benefits from immigration strategy + legal authority, giving you the highest possible chance of success.
No. Greek national law and the EU Visa Code require that each application or appeal be judged on current evidence and complete case facts.
SWICS specialises in resetting your profile:
- Er. JP Singh ensures your documentation meets the exact requirements of the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Schengen standards.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh builds a legal argument that forces the Appeals Authority or Administrative Court to consider your new application or appeal without bias from past refusals.
We conduct a two-tier refusal audit:
- Immigration & Evidence Review (by Er. JP Singh) — checking finances, travel history, purpose of travel, and compliance with category-specific criteria.
- Legal & Procedural Review (by Advocate Trimaandeep Singh) — identifying if the visa officer misinterpreted law, ignored evidence, or failed to follow correct Greek/EU procedures.
This tells us whether to appeal, re-apply, or pursue both in parallel.
For Schengen (Type C) refusals issued by Greek authorities, you can appeal to the Appeals Authority under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days of receiving your refusal notice.
- Er. JP Singh rebuilds your case with complete, verifiable evidence addressing every refusal point.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh drafts the appeal with precise legal references to Greek law and the EU Visa Code, compelling the Appeals Authority to review it seriously.
Long-stay (Type D) refusals — such as student, employment, family reunification, or business visas — are generally appealed to the Administrative Court of First Instance in Greece within 60 days.
Er. JP Singh ensures all category-specific requirements are fully documented.
Advocate Trimaandeep Singh prepares the court petition to demonstrate exactly where the consular decision failed legally or procedurally.
Yes. Advocate Trimaandeep Singh methodically compares your refusal reasons against the evidence you submitted, highlighting cases where the officer overlooked, misread, or undervalued your documents.
Er. JP Singh then provides additional supporting evidence or clarification to eliminate any doubt.
Yes, and in certain cases, it’s the most strategic approach.
- While Advocate Trimaandeep Singh files your legal appeal within the deadline,
- Er. JP Singh prepares a stronger, fully compliant re-application.
This dual-track strategy ensures you’re not dependent on just one route to success.
- Short-Stay Appeals: Usually 2–3 months, depending on the Appeals Authority’s caseload.
- Long-Stay Appeals: Can take several months or more due to court procedures.
SWICS ensures there are no delays on your side — your file is complete, compliant, and monitored until decision.
Absolutely.
- Er. JP Singh rebuilds your financial presentation and evidence of ties to meet Greece’s acceptance thresholds.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh drafts legal arguments showing your compliance with the intention-to-return requirement under Schengen and Greek law.
This combined approach transforms weak points into approval-strength evidence.
We handle this with full honesty and credibility rebuilding:
- Er. JP Singh guides you in collecting verified, authentic documentation.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh addresses the matter directly in legal submissions, explaining and resolving inconsistencies while demonstrating the integrity of your new case.
Because an appeal is not just an administrative request — it is a legal challenge to a government decision.
- Er. JP Singh ensures every immigration and evidence detail is perfect.
- Advocate Trimaandeep Singh frames your appeal in the language of law, citing articles from the EU Visa Code and Greek legal provisions.
This ensures your file commands respect and legal weight.
Yes. We prepare and file your appeal from India and, where required, coordinate with licensed legal counsel in Greece for in-country representation. All arguments and evidence are still crafted and quality-checked by our in-house legal team.
Yes. SWICS has turned three or more refusals into approvals by completely rebuilding the applicant’s profile — correcting errors, strengthening evidence, and presenting a legally sound case.
Yes. Our Free Greece Visa Refusal Audit delivers a detailed assessment within 24 working hours. Er. JP Singh reviews your immigration side, Advocate Trimaandeep Singh reviews your legal position, and together they give you a clear, no-obligation action plan.
While no one can guarantee a result, SWICS consistently achieves a higher-than-average success rate because we combine legal drafting precision with immigration expertise. Many clients have succeeded with us after being told by others that “nothing could be done.”
