Greece
All Visa Pathways(49 visas)
GreeceA.2.10 — Foreign Press Correspondent Permit (Άδεια Ξένου Ανταποκριτή Τύπου)
Residence permit for accredited journalists and media personnel representing foreign press organizations stationed in Greece.
GreeceADET — Residence Permit for International Protection (ADET)
Unified residence permit for individuals granted refugee or subsidiary protection status in Greece, issued free of charge and valid three or one year respectively.
GreeceB.1 — Strategic Investor Permit (Άδεια Στρατηγικού Επενδυτή - B.1)
Residence permit for investors making large-scale strategic investments in Greece approved under the strategic investment framework.
GreeceB.2 — Fisherman Visa (Θεώρηση Αλιέα - B.2)
National visa for non-EU fishermen employed on Greek fishing vessels, with seasonal employment permitted for up to 10 months per year.
GreeceB.3 — Artist Group Member Visa (Θεώρηση Μέλους Καλλιτεχνικού Συγκροτήματος - B.3)
National visa for members of artistic groups including musicians, actors, dancers, and film crews working in Greece for more than three months.
GreeceB.4 — Golden Visa - Financial Securities Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Χρηματοοικονομικών Επενδύσεων - B.4)
Five-year renewable Greek residence permit for non-EU investors who place €350,000–€800,000 into Greek funds, bonds, deposits, or listed securities.
GreeceB.5 — Golden Visa - Real Estate Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Ακίνητης Περιουσίας - B.5)
Five-year renewable Greek residence permit for non-EU investors buying real estate from EUR 250,000 to EUR 800,000, no minimum stay.
GreeceB.6 — Golden Visa - Startup Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Νεοφυούς Επιχείρησης - B.6)
Five-year residence permit through €250,000 investment in an Elevate Greece-registered startup, with investor share capped at 33% and requiring two new jobs in the first year.
GreeceB.7 — Athlete and Coach Visa (Θεώρηση Αθλητή/Προπονητή - B.7)
National visa for professional athletes and coaches contracted to work with Greek sports organizations.
GreeceC.1 — Humanitarian Reasons Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής για Ανθρωπιστικούς Λόγους - C.1)
Residence permit issued on humanitarian grounds for persons with serious health conditions, elderly individuals over 65, or other compelling humanitarian circumstances.
GreeceC.2 — Exceptional Reasons Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής για Εξαιρετικούς Λόγους - C.2)
Residence permit granted in exceptional circumstances including public interest considerations, issued at the discretion of Greek authorities.
GreeceC.3 — Public Interest Residence Permit
Public Interest Residence Permit
GreeceCategory E — Trafficking Victim Residence Permit (Άδεια Θύματος Εμπορίας Ανθρώπων - Category E)
Residence permit for identified victims of human trafficking or migrant smuggling, providing legal stay, access to services, and protection in Greece.
GreeceCollege Studies Permit (Άδεια Σπουδών σε Κολλέγιο - H.5.2/Z.16)
Residence permit for foreign students enrolled in accredited Greek colleges or participating in internship programs.
GreeceDiplomatic and Official Visa (Διπλωματική Θεώρηση)
Visa issued to holders of diplomatic or official/service passports for duties at embassies, consulates, or international organizations in Greece.
GreeceE.2 — Intra-Corporate Transfer - Trainee (Ενδοεταιρική Μετάθεση Εκπαιδευόμενου - E.2)
Residence permit for trainees transferred within multinational companies to a Greek entity for professional development, valid up to 1 year.
GreeceE.4 — Standard Employment Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Εξαρτημένης Εργασίας - E.4)
Employer-sponsored work permit issued through the recruitment procedure for third-country nationals with a job offer in Greece, valid up to 3 years.
GreeceE.6 — Seasonal Worker Visa (Εθνική Θεώρηση Εποχιακής Εργασίας - E.5)
National visa for temporary seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, or hospitality, allowing up to 9 months of work within a 12-month period.
GreeceEU Blue Card Greece (Ευρωπαϊκή Μπλε Κάρτα - E.1)
Residence permit for highly qualified workers with a university degree or 5 years equivalent experience, requiring salary at least 1.6x the Greek average gross annual wage.
GreeceF.1 — Family Reunification - Spouse (Οικογενειακή Επανένωση Συζύγου - F.1)
Residence permit for the spouse of a third-country national legally residing in Greece for at least two years, with employment access after first renewal.
GreeceG.1 — EU Long-Term Resident Permit (Άδεια Επί Μακρόν Διαμένοντος - G.1)
Permanent residence permit after 5 years of continuous legal residence, requiring Greek language proficiency at A2 level, stable income, and integration into Greek society.
GreeceH.11 — Post-Study Work Permit (Άδεια Αναζήτησης Εργασίας Μετά τις Σπουδές - H.11)
One-year residence permit for graduates and researchers who completed studies in Greece to seek employment or pursue entrepreneurship.
GreeceH.2 — Volunteer Service Permit (Άδεια Εθελοντικής Υπηρεσίας - D.2)
Residence permit for third-country nationals participating in recognized active solidarity or European Voluntary Service programs in Greece.
GreeceH.5.1 — Vocational Training Permit (Άδεια Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης - H.5.1)
Residence permit for third-country nationals participating in vocational training programs in Greece.
GreeceI.7 — Student Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Σπουδών - D.1)
Residence permit for non-EU nationals enrolled at a Greek Ministry of Education-certified institution, renewable annually for the duration of studies.
GreeceI.8 — Financially Independent Person Visa (Οικονομικά Ανεξάρτητο Πρόσωπο - FIP)
Three-year renewable residence permit for non-EU retirees or individuals with stable passive income of at least €3,500/month, without the right to work locally in Greece.
GreeceI.9 — Second Chance Permit (Άδεια Δεύτερης Ευκαιρίας - I.9)
Residence permit for rehabilitation and reintegration purposes, providing a legal pathway for individuals in irregular situations to regularize their status.
GreeceICT — Intra-Corporate Transfer - Manager/Specialist (Ενδοεταιρική Μετάθεση - E.2)
Residence permit for managers and specialists transferred within multinational companies to a Greek entity under EU Directive 2014/66, valid up to 3 years.
GreeceM.2 — Long-Term Resident Permit
Long-Term Resident Permit
GreeceO.1 — Family Reunification (Family Member of Third-Country National)
Family Member of Third-Country National
GreeceO.2 — Residence Permit for Parents of Greek Minors
This permit is designed for third-country national parents of minor children who hold Greek citizenship, allowing them to reside legally in Greece.
GreeceO.3 — Family Member of Greek Citizen (Μέλος Οικογένειας Έλληνα Πολίτη - F.2)
Residence permit for spouses, children, and dependent parents of Greek citizens, with broader qualification and faster processing than standard family reunification.
GreeceP.1 — Refugee Status Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Αναγνωρισμένου Πρόσφυγα)
Three-year renewable residence permit granted to persons recognized as refugees under the Geneva Convention by Greek asylum authorities.
GreeceP.2 — Subsidiary Protection Residence Permit (Άδεια Επικουρικής Προστασίας)
One-year residence permit renewable for two years for persons who do not qualify as refugees but face serious harm if returned to their country of origin.
GreeceResearcher Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Ερευνητή - D.3)
Residence permit for third-country researchers with a hosting agreement from a recognized Greek research institution approved by the General Secretariat for Research and Technology.
GreeceResidence Permit for Dependent Employment
Employer-sponsored residence permit for foreign nationals employed by a Greek company, subject to national labor market quotas and allowing dependents after two years.
GreeceResidence Permit for Religious Ministers/Workers
Residence permit for clergy and religious workers invited by recognized denominations to perform hieratic duties in Greece, valid up to 2 years and renewable.
GreeceSelf-Employment Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής Ανεξάρτητης Εργασίας)
Residence permit for foreign nationals establishing or operating their own business in Greece, requiring an approved business plan and proof of sufficient financial resources.
GreeceType A — Airport Transit Visa (Θεώρηση Αεροδρομιακής Διέλευσης - Type A)
Allows transit through the international area of a Greek airport during a stopover without entering the Schengen territory.
GreeceType D — National Long-Stay Visa (Type D)
Long-stay parent visa (90-365 days) for third-country nationals entering Greece for study, work, family reunification, financial independence or other documented purposes.
GreeceType E.6 — Residence Permit for Seasonal Employment
Quota-based residence permit for non-EU/EEA nationals with fixed-term contracts in agriculture, tourism, or hospitality, valid up to 9 months within a 12-month period.
GreeceType H.11 — Post-Study/Research Job Search Permit
One-year transitional permit for international graduates and researchers to seek employment or start a business after completing studies or research in Greece.
GreeceType H.2 — Voluntary Service Permit
One-year residence permit for third-country nationals joining recognized non-profit voluntary service programs in Greece, without accompanying family members.
GreeceType H.3 — Research Permit
Research permit for third-country nationals with an approved host contract to conduct scientific research in Greece.
GreeceZ.1 — Digital Nomad Visa (Ψηφιακός Νομάς - Z.1)
Twelve-month Greek national long-stay visa for non-EU remote workers earning at least €3,500/month, leading to a renewable 2-year Digital Nomad residence permit.
GreeceZ.13 — Specialized Technical Personnel Visa (Z.13)
12-month visa for non-EU technical personnel transferred to work on strategic infrastructure projects exceeding €10 million in industrial, technological, or pharmaceutical sectors.
GreeceZ.13A — Tech Visa (Θεώρηση Τεχνολογίας - Z.13A)
12-month visa for foreign nationals employed by registered Elevate Greece tech startups, providing immediate work authorization with EU Blue Card conversion pathway.
GreeceZ.14 — Visiting Professor Visa (Θεώρηση Επισκέπτη Καθηγητή - Z.14)
National visa for foreign academics invited to teach at Greek higher education institutions.
GreeceZ.15 — Talent Visa (Θεώρηση Ταλέντου - Z.15)
12-month job-seeking visa for highly qualified nationals with at least a Master's degree to enter Greece and search for employment.