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Transit visa for passengers changing flights at Greek airports. Valid for 24 hours in the international transit area only. Does not allow entry into Greek territory.

Visa for members of artistic groups, musicians, performers, and entertainers. Valid for duration of performances or events, maximum one year. Work limited to artistic group activities.

Short-term visa for business meetings, conferences, and commercial activities in Greece. Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Does not authorize employment but allows business-related visits.

Short-term visa for attending cultural, sports, or religious events and activities in Greece. Valid for the duration of the event, up to 90 days. Includes film production and event participation.

Long-term visa for remote workers and self-employed individuals earning income from outside Greece. Valid for one year initially, renewable for up to two years. Requires minimum monthly income of EUR 3,500.

Long-term visa for non-EU workers with a job offer from a Greek employer. Requires employer sponsorship and labor market test approval. Valid for duration of employment contract.

Residence card for non-EU family members of EU citizens residing in Greece. Includes spouses, registered partners, and dependent children. Valid for 5 years or EU citizen's stay period.

Long-term visa for spouses, registered partners, and minor unmarried children of non-EU residents of Greece. Requires sponsor to have lived in Greece for 2+ years with valid residence permit.

Residence permit for individuals with stable passive income (pensions, dividends, rental income). Minimum EUR 3,500/month or EUR 72,000 savings. Valid for 3 years, renewable indefinitely.

Visa for foreign teachers with licenses from the Greek Ministry of Education. Required for teaching in foreign schools in Greece. Valid for duration of employment contract.

Residence permit through real estate investment. Minimum EUR 250,000 for property conversion, EUR 400,000 for standard property, EUR 800,000 in high-demand areas. No work requirement, 5-year validity.

Long-term visa for highly skilled professionals from outside the EU. Requires university degree and employment contract with salary 1.5x average Greek wage. Fast-track to residency.

Visa for employees of multinational companies transferring to Greek branch. Available for managers, specialists, and trainees. Valid for up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees.

Permanent residence status available after 5 years of continuous legal residence in Greece. Provides indefinite right to stay and work. No minimum stay requirement once obtained.

Long-term visa for researchers, academics, and scholars conducting research at Greek universities or research institutions. Valid for duration of research program.

Visa for maritime crew members signing on to vessels in Greek ports. Available for seafarers from nationalities requiring visas. Valid for duration of employment contract.

Temporary work visa for seasonal employment in agriculture, tourism, or hospitality sectors. Valid for up to six months within a twelve-month period. Restricted to specific employer.

Long-term visa for self-employed professionals and freelancers with clients outside Greece. Requires proof of professional activity and minimum monthly income of EUR 3,500. One-year initial validity.

Residence permit through startup investment in Greece. Minimum EUR 250,000 investment in registered startup. Must create 2+ jobs within first year. Valid for 1 year initially, renewed every 2 years.

Long-term visa for international students enrolled in accredited Greek universities. Valid for the duration of studies. Allows full-time academic pursuit at recognized institutions.

Visa for tour leaders and tour guides working with organized tourism groups. Valid for up to 8 months. Work limited to organized tour group leadership activities.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism and leisure activities in Greece. Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Allows entry to Schengen area for vacation, sightseeing, and tourist activities.

Long-term visa for participants in active solidarity and volunteer programs. Includes non-profit work and public service activities. Valid for duration of volunteer program, maximum 1 year.