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H.6 — Employee in a validated or franchised foreign-university college programme

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

Study programmes at Greek colleges for employees of a company established in a third country or in another EU/EEA state; the colleges deliver studies exclusively under validation and franchising agreements with foreign universities recognised in their home country.

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  • Cited text is the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023) as published in FEK A 81/01.04.2023; no official consolidated text was used; Law 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/06.02.2026) does not amend this provision, but other amendments were not excluded.

What type of institution/course must accept or enrol the applicant?

A college with a Ministry of Education founding/operating decision, holding validation and franchising agreements with foreign universities recognised where they are based. The applicant needs the college's enrolment or acceptance certificate confirming in-person (not distance) attendance, and the employer's permission to take part in the programme.

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Limits of the record
  • Cited text is the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023) as published in FEK A 81/01.04.2023; no official consolidated text was used; Law 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/06.02.2026) does not amend this provision, but other amendments were not excluded.

What are the most important financial or study-related conditions: tuition, funds, insurance, full-time study, attendance or equivalent?

Tuition must be paid in full (certified receipt); proof of B1 knowledge of the teaching language; a fee of EUR 150; and sufficient resources of EUR 650 per month (bank deposit, transfer and/or scholarship), plus 20% for a spouse and 15% per child.

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Limits of the record
  • Cited text is the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023) as published in FEK A 81/01.04.2023; no official consolidated text was used; Law 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/06.02.2026) does not amend this provision, but other amendments were not excluded.

Can the student work? Under what major restrictions? What is the family position where clearly stated?

No. Neither the student nor the spouse may do dependent work or any economic activity in Greece. The student may be accompanied by family members.

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Limits of the record
  • Cited text is the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023) as published in FEK A 81/01.04.2023; no official consolidated text was used; Law 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/06.02.2026) does not amend this provision, but other amendments were not excluded.

How long does the status last, how is it renewed, and what officially documented post-study work or residence possibilities exist?

A national entry visa for up to 12 months allowing residence for this purpose. No renewal and no post-study work or residence option is stated.

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Limits of the record
  • Cited text is the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023) as published in FEK A 81/01.04.2023; no official consolidated text was used; Law 5275/2026 (FEK A 17/06.02.2026) does not amend this provision, but other amendments were not excluded.
  • Renewal and post-study possibilities are not stated.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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