Akçay Door Visa
Gateway Visa to Mytilene Without Going to the Consulate: A Guide
Traveling from Akçay to Lesbos Island has become much more practical thanks to the gateway visa application. Without applying to the Greek Consulate, you can complete the necessary documents and make a short-term visit to Lesbos Island.
The gateway visa is single-entry, valid only on the relevant island, and allows a stay of up to 7 days.
What Is a Gateway Visa?
A gateway visa is a short-term visa type applied for certain islands of Greece and does not require a consulate appointment. The application is made by submitting the documents before travel, and the final approval is granted by the border authorities of the relevant country.
Application Process with GÜVENTUR
As GÜVENTUR Travel Agency, we provide our guests with consultation and document-check support during the gateway visa application process. You can complete your application through us by sending your documents via e-mail or delivering them to our office.
Visa Fees
- Adult: 90 €
- Age 0–18: 25 €
Application Steps
- Prepare Your Documents
- Complete the required documents below in full.
- Send the Documents to Us
- You can send your documents by e-mail or deliver them to our office.
- Check and Application Procedures
- Your documents are checked, and if there are any missing items, you will be informed and the application process will be initiated.
- Travel Day Information
- Port directions and process details (such as passport control flow) are shared before your trip.
The documents must reach us at least 10 days before the trip.
Required Documents
- Color scanned passport (first page)
- Identity card (front and back)
- Proof of residence (e-Government)
- 2 biometric photos (JPEG, white background)
- Ferry ticket (round trip; return cannot be open-ended)
- Hotel reservation (paid, in English, marked/stamped PAID)
- Petition and application form (provided by GÜVENTUR)
Important Notes
- The gateway visa is valid only for Lesbos Island; travel to the Greek mainland or other islands is not permitted.
- Applications from individuals who have previously received a Schengen visa refusal may not be accepted.
- Guests whose passports contain a TRNC entry stamp cannot enter Greece.
- In some periods, the gateway visa application may be valid only for crossings with the morning ferry service.
- No refunds are made in cases of missing documents, delays, or if the application has an unfavorable outcome.
- The right of entry/exit into the country is entirely at the discretion of the border police of the relevant country; a gateway visa application, a valid Schengen visa, or a green passport does not guarantee entry.