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🇬🇷 Greece

Family Reunification Visa

Non-EU citizens legally residing in Greece for at least 2 years can sponsor family members (spouse, minor children, dependent parents in some cases) for residence permits. Greece recognizes civil partnerships and same-sex civil unions (since 2015) for immigration purposes. Sponsor must prove adequate accommodation and income (approximately €7,000/year base, increasing for family size). Family permits mirror sponsor's permit duration. Family members generally have work rights. Processing has improved since 2024 digital reforms.

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Processing Time

2-4 months

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Cost

Varies by consulate, typically €150-€300

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Duration

Mirrors sponsor's permit duration

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Work Rights

Generally yes, depending on permit type

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Renewability

Renewable with sponsor's permit

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Sponsor: 2+ years legal residence in Greece
  • 2Proof of family relationship (marriage/birth certificates, apostilled)
  • 3Adequate accommodation for family size
  • 4Sufficient income to support family
  • 5Health insurance for arriving family member
  • 6Clean criminal records

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