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Residence Permit for Dependent Employment
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Residence Permit for Dependent Employment

Skilled Migration Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

EUR €166

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Employer-sponsored residence permit for foreign nationals employed by a Greek company, subject to national labor market quotas and allowing dependents after two years.

This permit is for foreign nationals who have secured employment with a Greek company. It requires the employer to act as the petitioner and is subject to national labor market quotas. Holders are authorized to work for the sponsoring employer and may eventually bring dependents after two years of residence.

Cost Breakdown

Application feeEUR €150
Card feeEUR €16
TotalEUR €166

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

G.1 — EU Long-Term Resident Permit (Άδεια Επί Μακρόν Διαμένοντος - G.1)
Greece flagGreece

G.1 — EU Long-Term Resident Permit (Άδεια Επί Μακρόν Διαμένοντος - G.1)

ValidityIndefinite
Processing6 months – 1 year
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid job offer

Employer sponsorship

Quota availability

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

10,560 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Employment contract

Proof of insurance

Passport

Type D visa

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Legal right to work
  • Path to permanent residency

Worth Knowing

  • Dependent rights delayed by 2 years
  • Subject to labor market quotas

Application Process

1

Secure job offer

2

Employer initiates sponsorship

3

Apply for Type D visa

4

Enter Greece and apply for residence permit

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