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🇬🇷 Greece

EU Blue Card Visa

The EU Blue Card in Greece is for highly qualified non-EU workers with a job offer in a skilled profession. Requires minimum gross annual salary of €31,919 (1.6x national average) and a recognized higher education diploma or 5 years equivalent professional experience. Valid for 2 years (or contract duration + 3 months). Since June 2024, applicants can apply from visa-exempt status or C visa (previously D visa only required), and pre-screening is now optional. After 18 months, holders can move to another EU country under that state's Blue Card rules. Family members can accompany.

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Processing Time

Up to 90 days

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Cost

€150 application fee + residence permit fees

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Duration

2 years (or contract + 3 months)

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Work Rights

Tied to sponsoring employer initially

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Renewability

Renewable for 3 years

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Non-EU citizenship
  • 2Job offer from Greek employer for highly qualified work
  • 3Work contract of at least 1 year
  • 4Minimum €31,919 gross annual salary
  • 5Higher education diploma or 5 years professional experience
  • 6Health insurance

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