Study / Student in Greece
One documented route of this kind in Greece, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Study / Students (Category H.1)
Residence permit for students admitted to a recognized Greek educational institution, with proof of sufficient resources and health insurance.
- Processing time
- Typically 4-8 weeks, up to ~12 weeks in peak season
- Validity
- Full duration of the academic program (biennial proof of study progress required)
- Language requirement
- None for the permit (program-dependent)
- Permanent residence
- Counts toward 5-year EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- 7 years lawful residence
Requirements
- Admission to a recognized Greek educational establishment
- Sufficient resources (~EUR 400/month commonly cited)
- Health insurance
- Student Type D visa
Required Documents
- Completed/signed residence permit application required
- Certificate of registration and proof of tuition payment from the institution required
- Proof of adequate income to cover studies and subsistence required
- Health insurance required
- Valid passport with student Type D visa required
- Passport photos required
Official fees
- Student Type D visa fee 75 EUR
- Residence permit card fee 16 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Obtain admission
Obtain admission to a recognized Greek institution.
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2
Apply for student visa
Apply for the student Type D visa at the Greek consulate (EUR 75).
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3
Enter Greece and register
Enter Greece and register with the institution.
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4
File permit and biometrics
Submit the residence permit application to the Decentralized Administration / Aliens & Immigration Department and attend biometrics.
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5
Permit issued
Permit issued for the full duration of the academic program; biennial proof of progress required.