Greece•EuropeEU Citizen Family Member Residence Card
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
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.
This residence card allows non-EU family members of EU citizens to live with their family members in Greece. Spouses, registered partners, and dependent children are eligible.
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, IS, LI, NO, CH
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current passport
Marriage certificate
For spouses, official translation
Partnership registration
For registered partners, official translation
Birth certificates
For children, official translation
EU citizen registration
Proof of EU citizen's registration in Greece
Proof of dependency
If applicable for adult dependents
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Advantages
- Free application and residence
- No fees involved
- 5-year validity
- EU citizenship benefits
- Family unity support
- Renewable indefinitely
Considerations
- Dependent on EU citizen status
- Must prove family relationship
- Requires EU citizen registration
- Short application window (3 months)
Application Process
EU citizen registers
EU citizen completes registration with police within 3 months
Family members prepare
Gather documents proving family relationship
Apply for residence card
Family members submit application at immigration office
Provide documentation
Family relationship proof, EU citizen residence proof
Submit application
Within 3 months of family member arrival in Greece
Processing
Usually 2-4 weeks
Receive residence card
5-year validity
Application Forms
Family Member Residence Card Application
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