Greece Work Visa

Greece is an astonishing state in Southeast Europe, famous for its delicious food. Here, you will have a perfect and peaceful work environment with incredibly pleasant locals. Greece is full of beautiful, sturdy mountains, flawless and crystal-clear beaches, quiet lakes, green valleys, and lush forests. 

The major industries in Greece are usually within the service sector, which support most of the GDP of the country and provide employment to the majority of people. If you are considering Greece as your workplace, you need to apply for a Greece Work Visa.

How to get a Greece Work Visa?

If you are an EU/EEA/Swiss national, you do not need a visa to enter, work, live, and study in Greece. You are allowed to remain in the state for up to three months without a visa. You need to register your residence at the nearest police department in Greece if your duration of stay is more than three months. 

But if you are a Non-EU/EEA/Swiss national, you need to apply for a Greece Work Visa (Greece National Visa or Greece D Visa) to enter the state for employment purposes. It is a type of Greece Long-stay visa, and it will allow you to remain in the country for more than three months.

Before applying for a work visa, you must have a work permit as it is one of the requirements of your Greece Work Visa application process. Your employer in Greece needs to apply for a work permit on your behalf.

After getting a Greece work permit, you can apply for a work visa at the nearest Greece embassy in your native state. After arrival in Greece with a Greece Work Visa, you need to apply for a residence permit, if you want to live legally in the country for longer than three months. You are eligible to apply for permanent residence after five years of continuous residence in Greece.

What will be the requirements for a Greece Work Visa?

You need the following documents to obtain a Greece Work Visa (Greece National Visa or Greece D Visa).

1. A completed Greece Work Visa Application form 

2. Valid passport or travel document

3. Passport size photos

4. Health insurance document

5. Evidence that shows enough financial means (A bank statement)

6. A medical certificate from the native state

7. Proof of accommodation in Greece

8. A certified and valid copy of the labor contract (work permit)

9. Documents of educational qualifications and experience

10. A police clearance certificate from the native state

11. Travel insurance document

What will be the processing time for a Greece Work Visa?

The processing time for a Greece Work Visa (Greece Long-stay visa) depends on various factors, but usually, it will take about six days. In some instances, it can take around three months.

What will be the cost of a Greece Work Visa?

The cost of a Greece work visa varies from country to country, but usually, it will cost around €180. 

Note that if your duration of stay in Greece is not more than 90 days, you can apply for a Greece Visit Visa.