Research / Scientist in Greece
One documented route of this kind in Greece, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Research (Category H)
Residence permit for researchers with a hosting agreement from an approved Greek research organization.
- Language requirement
- None for the permit
- Permanent residence
- Counts toward 5-year EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- 7 years lawful residence
Requirements
- Hosting agreement / contract with an approved research institution
- Proof the organization is approved
- Research-purpose Type D visa
- Proof of resources and health insurance
Required Documents
- Hosting agreement with the approved research organization required
- Proof the organization is approved required
- Valid passport with research-purpose Type D visa required
- Proof of resources required
- Health insurance required
- Passport photos (incl. digital JPEG 2000) required
Official fees
- Electronic card printout 16 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Sign hosting agreement
Research organization signs hosting agreement.
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2
Obtain Type D visa
Researcher obtains the research-purpose Type D visa.
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3
Enter Greece
Enter Greece.
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4
File permit and biometrics
File the residence permit application and attend biometrics.
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5
Card issued
Card issued (EUR 16 card fee).