H.8 — Foreign-university summer-study programme

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What education or training is this pathway designed for?

Summer study programmes (under art. 90 of Law 4692/2020) for students of foreign higher-education institutions; applicants must be at least 18.

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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.

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ως φοιτητές ιδρυμάτων ανώτατης εκπαίδευσης αλλοδαπής, που συμμετέχουν σε θερινά προγράμματα σπουδών, σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 90 του ν. 4692/2020 (Α’ 111),
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έχουν συμπληρώσει, κατά τον χρόνο υποβολής της αίτησης, το δέκατο όγδοο (18) έτος της ηλικίας τους

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

The educational institution running the programme must have enrolled or accepted the applicant (certificate of enrolment or acceptance).

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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.

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β) βεβαίωση εγγραφής ή βεβαίωση ότι έχουν γίνει δεκτοί προς εγγραφή από το οικείο εκπαιδευτικό ίδρυμα,

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

The applicant needs proof that the institution's fees are paid, must pay a EUR 150 visa fee, and must have sufficient resources set by ministerial decision in line with the amount required for a study permit.

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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.
The resources amount is in the ministerial decision under art. 176 par. 51, not captured.

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γ) αποδεικτικά στοιχεία καταβολής των προβλεπόμενων τελών στο οικείο εκπαιδευτικό ίδρυμα, δ) παράβολο ύψους εκατόν πενήντα (150) ευρώ, ε) αποδεικτικά στοιχεία ότι διαθέτουν επαρκείς πόρους για την κάλυψη των εξόδων διαβίωσής τους, όπως αυτοί καθορίζονται στην απόφαση της παρ. 51 του άρθρου 176, κατ’ αναλογία των επαρκών πόρων που απαιτούνται για τη χορήγηση άδειας διαμονής για λόγους σπουδών.

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

No work: holders may not do dependent work or any economic activity in Greece. Applicants must not be accompanied by dependent 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.

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δεν συνοδεύονται από εξαρτώμενα μέλη της οικογένειάς τους
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δεν επιτρέπεται να παρέχουν εξαρτημένη εργασία ή να ασκούν οικονομική δραστηριότητα στη χώρα.

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

This is a national visa for more than 90 days, and the stay cannot exceed 7 months. The official source does not state any renewal or post-study option.

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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.
No renewal or post-study pathway is stated.

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εθνική θεώρηση εισόδου, πέραν των ενενήντα (90) ημερών, που επιτρέπει τη διαμονή για τον σκοπό αυτόν.
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2. Κατά τη διάρκεια της διαμονής τους στην Ελλάδα, η οποία δεν μπορεί να υπερβαίνει χρονική περίοδο επτά (7) μηνών

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H.8 — Foreign-university summer-study programme

What education or training is this pathway designed for?

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

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

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

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

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