Type E.6 — Residence Permit for Seasonal Employment

The Residence Permit for Seasonal Employment is a specialized authorization established under the Greek Migration Code (Law 5038/2023) to address chronic labor shortages in sectors highly dependent on seasonal cycles, such as agriculture, tourism, and hospitality. It fills the gap for industries that require a surge of labor during peak months but cannot sustain full-time, year-round employment for these roles. By providing a structured, temporary legal framework, it allows Greek employers to recruit necessary international staff while ensuring that the workers have legal protection and defined terms of stay.

This visa is intended for non-EU/EEA nationals who have secured a genuine, fixed-term employment contract with a registered Greek employer. It is distinctive for its quota-based system, where the government determines the number of available positions annually to match market needs. The permit is tied to specific seasonal work, typically lasting up to nine months within a twelve-month period, making it ideal for workers who prefer temporary, project-based employment in one of Europe's most prominent tourism and agricultural destinations.