Greece · Skilled Worker Visa

Dependent Employment and Provision of Services or Work - Renewal

Official name Dependent Employment and Provision of Services or Work - Renewal - Article 15 (Law 4251/14)

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-06-24 · Our methodology
5.8/10 diff
Challenging

Requirements verified against the official government source.

Min income
Processing
Path to PR
Yes
Job offer
Required

At a Glance

Visa Duration
36 months
Processing Time
Min Income
Path to PR
Yes
Difficulty
5/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Age Range18–65
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredYes

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyYes

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Athens
Single (monthly)€2,330
Family (monthly)€3,750
Rent 1BR (center)€950
Groceries€582
Transport pass€140
Thessaloniki
Single (monthly)€1,403
Family (monthly)€2,500
Rent 1BR (center)€475
Groceries€351
Transport pass€84
Patras
Single (monthly)€1,593
Family (monthly)€2,850
Rent 1BR (center)€550
Groceries€398
Transport pass€96
Heraklion (Crete)
Single (monthly)€1,509
Family (monthly)€2,578
Rent 1BR (center)€573
Groceries€377
Transport pass€91

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dependent Employment and Provision of Services or Work - Renewal - Article 15 (Law 4251/14)?

The Dependent Employment and Provision of Services or Work - Renewal - Article 15 (Law 4251/14) is an immigration pathway offered by Greece. It falls under the Skilled Worker Visa category.

Can the Dependent Employment and Provision of Services or Work - Renewal - Article 15 (Law 4251/14) lead to permanent residency?

Yes — this pathway can lead to permanent residence, subject to meeting the residence and other conditions. We do not publish a qualifying timeline for this route because we have no official source stating one; check with the relevant authority for the current residence requirement.

Are there alternative pathways to Greece?

Yes. Greece offers 21 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Greece country page.

What is the cost of living in Greece?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Athens: €2,330/mo; Thessaloniki: €1,403/mo; Patras: €1,593/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-06-24 · See our methodology

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