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O.1 — Family Reunification (Family Member of Third-Country National)
VisasGreeceO.1 — Family Reunification (Family Member of Third-Country National)
GreeceGreece•Europe
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O.1 — Family Reunification (Family Member of Third-Country National)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-90 days

Application Fee

166 EUR

Stay Duration

Linked to sponsor's permit

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

Family Member of Third-Country National

This permit allows family members of third-country nationals who have legally resided in Greece for at least two years to join them. It provides full access to the labor market and is renewable as long as the sponsor maintains their legal status. It serves as a primary route for family reunification under the Greek Immigration Code.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee
150 EUR
Card Issuance Fee
16 EUR

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

Sponsor must have resided legally in Greece for at least 2 years

Proof of family relationship (marriage certificate, birth certificate)

Proof of sufficient income for the family unit

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

12,672 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Entry visa (Type D)

Proof of family ties

Health insurance coverage

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Access to labor market
  • Family unity
  • Pathway to long-term residency

Worth Knowing

  • Dependent on sponsor's legal status
  • Requires sponsor to have 2-year residency history
  • Sponsor has resided in Greece for less than 2 years
  • Insufficient income to support family

Application Process

1

Obtain Type D visa

2

Enter Greece

3

Submit residence permit application

4

Provide biometrics

5

Collect card

Application Forms

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