🇬🇷 Greece · Researcher
Researchers article 61 (Law 4251/14) – Issuance — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,200 |
| Minimum annual salary | €1,200 |
| Proof of savings | €5,000 |
| Minimum investment | €10,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €200 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Certified photocopy of a valid passport or travel document recognized by Greece
- Type D Entry Visa
- Electronic fee of 150 Euros (fee code 2107)
- Certificate of insurance application to IKA/OAEE for healthcare and work accident coverage
- Certified copy of the hosting agreement signed with a research organization (Article 60 of law 4251/2014)
- Individual declaration of financial responsibility by the research organization
- Approval of the research organization by the competent authority (if private)
- 4 recent passport-sized photos (physical & digital JPEG 2000 on CD)
- Card fee of 16 Euros (fee code 2119)
- Official document from the country of birth, certified and translated, indicating place of birth in Latin characters if not on passport
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,200.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum annual salary
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Proof of savings
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Minimum investment
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Job offer
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Work experience
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Language level
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Age range
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
Application fee
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
No direct PR path
“researcher = residência temporária ligada ao projeto/hosting agreement; PR é processo separado (not_applicable)”
https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/6-8-1-researchers-article-61-law-4251-14-issuance/ · verified 2026-06-22
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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 2026-06-22.