🇬🇷 Greece · Employer-sponsored work
Residence permit for dependent employment (Article 15) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Proof of savings | €10,000 |
| Minimum investment | €150,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €200 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 12 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/1.1.1-Residence-permit-for-dependent-employment-Article-15-1.docx.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“A certified copy of the dependent employment contract with the authenticated signature of the employer by a public service where it is stated that the remuneration of the employee is the same as the monthly remuneration of the unskilled worker, as defined in the National Collective Employment contract concerned”
“Initial granting for the purpose of dependent employment after invitation of the employer”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.