Residence permit for employment and professional reasons in Greece

Residence permit for employment and professional reasons · Greece visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all Greece routes

An employer-led or qualification-based work route.

Important notes

• Greece lists residence permits for third-country citizens, including employment and professional reasons.
• Detailed document checklists are category-specific, including dependent employment and related work categories.
• Employer/job basis and Greek labour/residence rules apply; exact documents and any quotas/approvals vary by subcategory.

Preparation checklist

• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Greece official source

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