H.3-LM — Long-term researcher mobility

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

Researchers who will carry out part of their research at a research organisation in Greece for more than 180 days under long-term mobility, applying for a residence permit under Article 110.

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Limits of the record

Quoted provision is the original 2023 Migration Code text (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81/2023); later amendments were checked only against Laws 5100/2024, 5162/2024 and 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/2026).

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
μπορούν να διαμείνουν στην Ελλάδα, προκειμένου να πραγματοποιήσουν μέρος της έρευνάς τους σε ερευνητικό οργανισμό για διάστημα άνω των εκατόν ογδόντα (180) ημερών, στο πλαίσιο μακράς κινητικότητας, εφόσον υποβάλουν αίτηση μακράς κινητικότητας για τη χορήγηση άδειας διαμονής σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 110.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The required standing is shown by holding a valid researcher title (permit) issued by another EU Member State acting as first Member State.

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Limits of the record

Quoted provision is the original 2023 Migration Code text (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81/2023); later amendments were checked only against Laws 5100/2024, 5162/2024 and 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/2026).

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
9. Πολίτες τρίτων χωρών, οι οποίοι είναι κάτοχοι έγκυρου τίτλου ως ερευνητές που έχει εκδοθεί από άλλο κράτος μέλος ως πρώτο κράτος μέλος,

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Yes. A new hosting agreement with the research organisation in Greece is required for carrying out the research in the country.

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Limits of the record

Quoted provision is the original 2023 Migration Code text (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81/2023); later amendments were checked only against Laws 5100/2024, 5162/2024 and 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/2026).

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
Στην περίπτωση αυτή, απαιτείται νέα σύμβαση υποδοχής με τον ερευνητικό οργανισμό στην Ελλάδα για τη διεξαγωγή της έρευνας στη χώρα.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

During mobility researchers may teach in addition to research, and while the long-term mobility application is pending they may already carry out part of their research at the Greek organisation within the time limits. Family members receive family-reunification permits expiring with the researcher's permit. The official source does not state whether the holder may change host organisation, work independently or set up a business.

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Limits of the record

Quoted provision is the original 2023 Migration Code text (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81/2023); later amendments were checked only against Laws 5100/2024, 5162/2024 and 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/2026).

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
2. Κατά τη διάρκεια της κινητικότητας, οι ερευνητές έχουν, πέραν των ερευνητικών τους δραστηριοτήτων, τη δυνατότητα να διδάσκουν.
https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
Έως ότου ληφθεί απόφαση σχετικά με την αίτηση μακράς κινητικότητας, ο ερευνητής επιτρέπεται να πραγματοποιήσει τμήμα από την έρευνά του στον ερευνητικό οργανισμό στην Ελλάδα υπό την προϋπόθεση ότι δεν έχουν λήξει ούτε η χρονική περίοδος που αναφέρεται στην παρ. 9 ούτε η περίοδος ισχύος της άδειας που εκδόθηκε από το πρώτο κράτος μέλος.
https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
5. Στα μέλη οικογενείας ερευνητή χορηγείται, ύστερα από αίτησή τους, άδεια διαμονής για οικογενειακή επανένωση, η οποία λήγει ταυτόχρονα με την άδεια διαμονής του ερευνητή.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The researcher permit runs for the length of the hosting agreement and is renewed under the general researcher renewal rule (Article 111). No settlement route specific to mobile researchers is stated.

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Limits of the record

Quoted provision is the original 2023 Migration Code text (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81/2023); later amendments were checked only against Laws 5100/2024, 5162/2024 and 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/2026).
No settlement route specific to mobile researchers stated.

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
14. Η άδεια διαμονής ερευνητή είναι ισόχρονη με τη διάρκεια της σύμβασης υποδοχής του και ανανεώνεται σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 111.

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H.3-LM — Long-term researcher mobility

Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

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