At a glance
Points of service
Digital provision points
Number of required documents
Fees
166 €
Deadline of completion
90 days
Description
Basic information
Competent body
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Provided to
Related links
Validity duration
Variable subject to conditions
Notes
Last update
31/01/2025
Application
Application Type
Submission by:
Submitted by:
Title
Notes:
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
email and mobile phone
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A copy of the travel document, bearing the required national visa (VISA D). ...
Passport
A copy of the travel document, bearing the required national visa (VISA D).
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
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2
Highly qualified employment contract ...
Contract
Highly qualified employment contract
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
Notes: Employment contract for highly qualified employees of at least six (6) months in Greece, with authentication of the employers signature by a public authority, showing that the employees gross annual salary does not fall below the national minimum wage for highly qualified employees, which is equal to one point six (1.6) of the average gross annual salary in Greece.
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3
3
Announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions. ...
Notification / Announcement / Reporting
Announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
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4
4
Certificate that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receivi ...
Certificate
Certificate that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receiving full health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
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5
5
One (1) recent colour photograph in hard copy format, which meets the same technical specifications ...
Photograph
One (1) recent colour photograph in hard copy format, which meets the same technical specifications as those applicable to photographs submitted for Greek passports, as in force from time to time, as well as in digital format, either on an optical storage disk (CD) or on a magnetic storage medium (USB stick) in JPEG2000 format.
Relevant link: Link
Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by: Persons
Requirements
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Administrative
The applicant must have a valid travel document recognised by the competent Greek authorities and fulfilling the criteria set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/399 ‘Schengen Borders Code’.
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2
Administrative
The applicant must have the required national visa.
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3
Administrative
In order for the applicant to obtain a national visa, his/her employment must have been approved by the competent authority of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. In order to obtain an employment authorisation, the employer who is interested in employing the applicant must submit an application and the required supporting documents.
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4
Of National Security
The applicant must not be considered a threat to public policy, public security or international relations and must not have been registered in national databases as a persona non grata for serious reasons of public policy and security for longer than five years.
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5
Health
He/she must not pose a risk to public health.
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6
Labour
He/she must be in possession of a valid highly qualified employment contract in Greece with a duration of at least six (6) months, showing that his/her gross annual salary, as resulting from the monthly or annual salary specified in that contract, is not less than the national minimum wage for highly qualified employment.
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Professional
He/she must have documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications in relation to the work to be performed, in the case of non-regulated professions. In case of a regulated profession, he/she must have documents certifying that he/she fulfils the requirements of Presidential Decree 38/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 78) adapting Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of the profession specified in the employment contract.
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8
Insurance
He/she must have proof of health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
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Time limit
The applicant must submit the application for the residence permit after entering the country and before the expiry of the national visa.
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10
Identity
To submit an application, the applicant must have a mobile telephone number and an email address.
Fees
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1
Fee for residence permit, EUR 150
150 €
e-Administrative Fee code 2107
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee
Fee Link Link
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2
Charge for a printout of the electronic residence permit
16 €
e-Administrative Fee code 2119
Cost Calculation One-off
Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
Type of Cost Impost
Fee Link Link
Related
See also
Means of redress or appeal:
Administrative appeal
Output & Results
Output
Steps
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1
Receipt of the application for a residence permit
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description A third country citizen who has obtained a national visa and has entered the country applies online and submits the necessary documents to be granted a residence permit for a highly qualified employee.
Notes Initially, a request for authorisation of highly qualified employment must be submitted by the employer interested in employing a third-country citizen and the relevant authorisation must have been granted. The relevant procedure is published under code 723227 and title ‘Approval for the employment of highly qualified third-country nationals’ (Article 27 of Law 5038/2023).
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2
Transmission to the applicant of proof of submission of his/her application
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description Proof of submission of the online application is provided to the applicant.
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3
Checking of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description A check is carried out to verify that the required supporting documents are complete.
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4
Transmission to the applicant of the certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit
Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation Software action
Description A certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit is transmitted to the applicant.
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5
Examination of the application and biometric data
Responsible for Implementation Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation Inspection
Description At this stage, the application must be examined and the applicant’s biometric data must be obtained.
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6
Issuance of a residence permit
Responsible for Implementation Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description Following an examination of the application, the residence permit is issued.
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7
Rejection of the application
Responsible for Implementation Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation Signature
Description After the application is reviewed, the application for a residence permit is rejected.
Notes The third-country national concerned has the right to appeal against the rejection decision. The application for treatment must be submitted within two (2) months from service of the decision.
Other information
Alternative titles
Official title
Languages supported
Legislation
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Law 5038/2023 (Government Gazette 81/Α) Articles 28-41
Description Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment.
Legal references Link
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Joint Ministerial Decision 95931/2024 (Government Gazette 1807/Β) Articles 4
Description Listing the specific supporting documents, by category of national visa, and the supporting documents required for granting and renewing residence permits, in accordance with the provisions of Law 5038/2023 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 81).
Legal references Link
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Ministerial Decision 118654/2024 (Government Gazette 2303/Β) Articles 1,2
Description Listing the type, content and procedure for the submission of applications, in accordance with the provisions of Article 176(12) of Law 5038/2023, and the way in which third-country nationals can contact the competent services in accordance with Article 176(16) of Law 5038/2023 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 81).
Legal references Link
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Circular 6/2024
Description Application of the provisions of Law 5038/2023.
Legal references Link
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Categories
Τype of procedure
Trigger
Trigger (submission method)
Life events
Type
End of Process
Ιndefinite
