🇬🇷 Greece · Employer-sponsored work

Residence permit for dependent employment (Article 15) — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Proof of savings€10,000
Minimum investment€150,000
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–60

Costs

Application / consular fee€200

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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.
  3. Typical processing: ~60 days.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Job offer

“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”

Employer sponsor

“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.

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