Greece•EuropeFamily Reunification Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-84 days
Application Fee
150 EUR
Stay Duration
Duration of sponsor's residence
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
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
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.
Family Reunification Visas allow non-EU residents of Greece to bring spouses, registered partners, and minor unmarried children to join them. The sponsor must have established legal residence for at least 2 years.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity beyond stay
Marriage certificate
For spouses, official and translated
Partnership registration
For registered partners, if applicable
Birth certificates
For children, official and translated
Custody documents
For unmarried children if applicable
Health insurance
Valid for Greece stay
Criminal record certificate
Legalized from country of residence
Sponsor Documents
Residence permit
Valid non-EU residence in Greece
Proof of 2+ years residence
Documentation of 2 years legal stay in Greece
Financial proof
Income sufficient to support family members
Accommodation proof
Housing for family members
Health insurance
For family members
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Advantages
- Unites families in Greece
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Children have education access
- Spouse can work after residency permit
- Extends to legal partners
Considerations
- Requires 2+ years sponsor residence
- Financial capacity requirement
- Dependent on sponsor status
- Children limited to unmarried, minor status
- Time-consuming application (4-12 weeks)
Application Process
Sponsor applies
Non-EU resident in Greece applies for family reunification
Prepare family documents
Marriage/partnership certificates, birth certificates, custody documents
Prove financial capacity
Income and accommodation proof
Family members apply for visa
At Greek embassy in their country of residence
Submit documentation
Family relationship, health insurance, criminal records
Biometric appointment
Fingerprints and photos
Pay visa fee
EUR 150 per family member
Receive visa
Usually within 4-12 weeks
Apply for residence permit
Within 30 days of arrival in Greece
Application Forms
Family Reunification Visa Application
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