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Type D — National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
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Type D — National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–3 months

Estimated Cost

EUR €166

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Long-stay parent visa (90-365 days) for third-country nationals entering Greece for study, work, family reunification, financial independence or other documented purposes.

Greece's National Visa (Type D) is the long-stay entry authorisation issued by Greek consular missions to third-country nationals staying more than 90 days, up to 365 days. It is a parent category covering employment, studies, family reunification, financial independence, Golden Visa, digital nomad and other purposes under Joint Ministerial Decree 30825/2014.

Applicants appear in person at the consular post for biometrics and interview, prove the purpose of stay, and hold travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000. The standard consular fee is 150 EUR, rising to 1,000 EUR for employment, financial-independence and Golden Visa categories, plus a 16 EUR card fee.

This visa is ideal for non-EU nationals who know which long-stay residence permit they will pursue in Greece and need a legal entry channel to file that permit on arrival.

Cost Breakdown

National (Type D) entry visa electronic fee (standard categories e.g. family reunification, studies)EUR €150
Card fee for residence permit printing (upon conversion in Greece)EUR €16
TotalEUR €166

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

E.4 — Standard Employment Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Εξαρτημένης Εργασίας - E.4)
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E.4 — Standard Employment Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Εξαρτημένης Εργασίας - E.4)

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I.7 — Student Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Σπουδών - D.1)
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I.7 — Student Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Σπουδών - D.1)

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Z.1 — Digital Nomad Visa (Ψηφιακός Νομάς - Z.1)
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Z.1 — Digital Nomad Visa (Ψηφιακός Νομάς - Z.1)

Validity1 year
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I.8 — Financially Independent Person Visa (Οικονομικά Ανεξάρτητο Πρόσωπο - FIP)
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I.8 — Financially Independent Person Visa (Οικονομικά Ανεξάρτητο Πρόσωπο - FIP)

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a third-country national intending to stay in Greece for more than 90 days and up to 365 days.

Must have a valid purpose for stay (e.g., study, work, digital nomad, financial independence, artistic group, or family reunification).

Must appear in person at the competent Greek diplomatic or consular authority for an interview.

Must provide proof of sufficient financial means to cover living expenses during the stay.

Must possess valid travel health insurance covering the entire duration of the stay.

Must have a clean criminal record from the country of residence or origin.

Must consent to the collection of biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).

Must hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Schengen area.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

4,800 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed and signed National Visa (Type D) application form.

Recent color passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO specifications.

Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years, at least 2 blank pages, valid for 3+ months after intended departure).

Certificate of criminal record from the country of residence/origin.

Medical certificate from a recognized public or private body.

Proof of travel/private health insurance covering the entire stay.

Specific documentation related to the purpose of stay (e.g., employment contract, university acceptance letter, proof of income).

Proof of payment of the applicable visa fees.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Single entry channel covering work, study, family, financial independence and digital nomad streams
  • Valid for up to 365 days, enough time to file the matching residence permit in Greece
  • Direct gateway to a Greek residence permit and onward Schengen mobility
  • Standard consular fee of just 150 EUR for most categories
  • Dependents can be brought under the same purpose-specific stream
  • Application form itself is free of charge

Worth Knowing

  • Must be converted to a residence permit after arrival — the visa alone does not authorise long-term stay
  • Consular fee jumps to 1,000 EUR for employment, financial-independence and Golden Visa categories
  • Personal appearance and interview at the Greek consular post are mandatory
  • Documentation requirements vary sharply by purpose (Chapters A-H of Decree 30825/2014)
  • Work rights depend entirely on the underlying purpose and resulting residence permit
  • Open only to third-country (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) nationals
  • Cannot be issued without a documented qualifying purpose of stay
  • Travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage is mandatory

Application Process

1

Gather documents

2

Schedule appointment at Consulate

3

Submit application and pay fees

4

Receive visa and travel to Greece

5

Convert to residence permit upon arrival

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