O.3 — Family Member of Greek Citizen (Μέλος Οικογένειας Έλληνα Πολίτη - F.2)

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O.3 — Family Member of Greek Citizen (Μέλος Οικογένειας Έλληνα Πολίτη - F.2)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Residence permit for spouses, children, and dependent parents of Greek citizens, with broader qualification and faster processing than standard family reunification.

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 qualifying.

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

G.1 — EU Long-Term Resident Permit (Άδεια Επί Μακρόν Διαμένοντος - G.1)

ValidityIndefinite

Processing6 months – 1 year

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a family member of a Greek citizen (spouse, partner in a civil union, children under 21 or dependent children, dependent direct ascendants).

Must be a third-country national.

Must be legally residing in Greece (entered with a valid visa or residence permit).

The Greek citizen must be able to prove their status.

Must have full health insurance coverage in Greece.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Partnership registration

Birth certificates

EU citizen registration

Proof of dependency

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

No government fees for the application.
Grants the right to live and work in Greece.
Valid for 5 years and renewable.
Provides a pathway to long-term residency and potential citizenship.

Worth Knowing

Must be submitted within specific timeframes to avoid a 50 EUR fine.
Requires proof of the Greek citizen's status and, in some cases, proof of sufficient resources or dependency.
The status is tied to the family relationship; changes in status (e.g., divorce) may affect the permit.

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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