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Residence Permit for Dependent Employment
VisasGreeceResidence Permit for Dependent Employment
GreeceGreece•Europe
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Residence Permit for Dependent Employment

Skilled Migration Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

166 EUR

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

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.

Fee Breakdown

Application fee
150 EUR
Card fee
16 EUR

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
Processing180-365 days
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid job offer

Employer sponsorship

Quota availability

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

Education

none or higher

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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