Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Mount Athos monastic study visa I7 in Greece for U.S. citizens
Visa for study or acquaintance with Mount Athos monasticism
Mount Athos monastic study visa — what you need to know
Issued to aliens, who entering for study or with monasticism of Mount Athos. Applicant can get a residence permit valid for one year, which may be renewed each time for an equal period of time and may not exceed a total of five years. Applicants may not be accompanied by members of their families.
Eligible individuals:
- Monk
- Clergy member
- Priest
- Church leader
- Religious figure
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 1 month to 3 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Sufficient means to support oneself and one's dependents for the duration of the stay in the country.
Strong ties with the home country and valid reasons to return there, ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay
Clean personal and legal history, no criminal record or legal issues, and compliance with the minimum health requirements set by the country’s authorities.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
National visa
Category
Special visas