Work / Employment in Greece
One documented route of this kind in Greece, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Dependent Employment / Work Permit (Category E)
Residence permit for third-country nationals with a job offer from a Greek employer, subject to the biennial labour-market quota system.
- Language requirement
- None for the permit; B1 Greek required for EU long-term residence and naturalization
- Permanent residence
- 5 years (EU long-term resident status, Category M)
- Citizenship
- 7 years lawful residence
Requirements
- Job offer / employment contract from a Greek employer stating working conditions and salary
- Position must be foreseen within the biennial Joint Ministerial Decision quota (by sector and region)
- Work-purpose national (Type D) entry visa
- Proof of health insurance coverage
- Employer documentation (tax clearance / company registration)
Required Documents
- Valid passport with work-purpose Type D visa or entry stamp required
- Employment contract stating working conditions and salary required
- Employer documentation (tax clearance / company registration) required
- Proof of health insurance coverage required
- Passport photos (incl. digital JPEG 2000) required
Official fees
- Residence permit fee (generally cited) 150 EUR
- Electronic card printout (fee code 2119) 16 EUR
Process Steps
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1
Employer files application
Employer files the application with the competent Residence Permit Office of the Decentralized Administration (or via consular/digital procedure).
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2
Verify quota
Verify the position exists within the biennial Joint Ministerial Decision quota.
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3
Obtain Type D visa
Worker obtains the work-purpose Type D visa at the Greek consulate.
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4
Enter Greece and finalize contract
Enter Greece and sign/finalize the employment contract.
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5
File permit and biometrics
File the residence permit application, attend biometrics, and receive the printed card.