2c572ad2-3d14-4eb1-b20c-42cceadaf372
257223
Έγκριση για την απασχόληση πολίτη τρίτης χώρας, εποχιακού εργαζομένου στην αγροτική οικονομία (άρθρο 63, ν. 5038/2023)
At a glance
Points of service
Available only digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns applications for approval of employment which an employer has to submit when he/she wishes to hire a third-country national as a seasonal worker in agricultural economy.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
,
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
‘One-stop shop’ at the competent Directorates for Aliens and Migration of the Decentralised Administration.
Validity duration
Variable subject to conditions
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Title
Approval of employment of a third-country national as seasonal worker in agricultural economy.
Notes:
An employer’s application for approval of employment for the purpose of seasonal work, following an invitation, must be submitted via the e-services of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
Identification with TAXISnet codes
Related
Means of redress or appeal:
The third-country national concerned has the right to appeal against the rejection decision. The application for treatment should be submitted within two (2) months of service of the decision. Applications for treatment are subject to a fee of EUR fifty (50). The request for treatment is submitted to the department that issued the relevant decision, which decides on it within an exclusive period of thirty (30) days from the date of submission.
Output & Results
Output
Administrative Act, Decision, Digital document production, Launch another procedure
Other information
Alternative titles
Approval of employment in the agricultural sector, Approval of invitation to a third-country national for the purpose employment as seasonal worker in agricultural economy
Official title
Approval of employment of a third-country national as seasonal worker in agricultural economy (Article 63 of Law 5038/2023)
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital)
ΔΔ
4
0
0
0
2
0
56992
No
Variable subject to conditions
Identification with TAXISnet codes
411257, 112547
Supporting document
The procedure concerns applications for approval of employment which an employer has to submit when he/she wishes to hire a third-country national as a seasonal worker in agricultural economy.
100.00
100.00
5
0
0
10 days}}
}}
}}
,,,,,,
1
Availability
There must be a vacancy pursuant to Article 27 of Law 5038/2023 in a sector where seasonal work is possible.
No
No
2
Labour
The employer must submit an employment contract, in which his/her signature is authenticated by a public agency.
No
No
3
Establishment
The employer must have secured suitable accommodation for the seasonal worker.
No
No
4
Establishment
If the employer does not provide the worker with accommodation, he/she must provide evidence demonstrating that the seasonal worker does have available accommodation that meets the statutory requirements.
Alternative condition of
3
Yes
Yes
5
Financial
The employer must be able to cover the seasonal worker‘s estimated return costs, where the conditions for applying Article 80(3) of Law 3386/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 212) are met.
No
No
6
Possession of passwords to enter software
The employer must have the required credentials to access TaxisNet in order to submit the application.
No
No
1
Employer fee for inviting a seasonal worker.
100 €
No
1
An employment contract signed by an employer established in Greek territory, in which his/her signature is authenticated by a public agency.
Contract
An employment contract signed by an employer established in Greek territory, in which his/her signature is authenticated by a public agency.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
The employment contract must indicate: (a) the type of employment, (b) the location where it takes place, (c) its start date, (d) the duration of the employment, (e) the number of hours worked in a week or month, (f) the remuneration to be paid to the worker, which may in no case be less than the remuneration of an unskilled worker, (g) the amount of any holiday allowance, if
provided for in the contract, and (h) any other working conditions, as appropriate.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9164
2
A solemn declaration by the employer stating (i) that the employer will cover the anticipated costs of return, where the conditions for applying Article 80(3) of Law 3386/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 212) are met; and (ii) the Greek consular authority that the third-country national has to visit to obtain the visa required in each case.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration by the employer stating (i) that the employer will cover the anticipated costs of return, where the conditions for applying Article 80(3) of Law 3386/2005 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 212) are met; and (ii) the Greek consular authority that the third-country national has to visit to obtain the visa required in each case.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
3
A solemn declaration by the employer providing evidence that the seasonal worker is provided with suitable accommodation, relating, among other things, to the ownership, possession, occupancy and suitability of the accommodation, including its health and safety standards. Where the employer has to pay rent, he/she will provide the worker with a lease contract or equivalent document clearly stating the terms of the lease.
Solemn Declaration
A solemn declaration by the employer providing evidence that the seasonal worker is provided with suitable accommodation, relating, among other things, to the ownership, possession, occupancy and suitability of the accommodation, including its health and safety standards. Where the employer has to pay rent, he/she will provide the worker with a lease contract or equivalent document clearly stating the terms of the lease.
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
7320
4
A solemn declaration by the employer providing evidence that the seasonal worker has his/her own accommodation, which meets the statutory requirements, where such accommodation is not provided by the employer.
Solemn Declaration
Yes
7320
5
A copy of the pages of the candidate worker’s current travel document that contain the identification details and the photograph of the third-country national.
Passport
A copy of the pages of the candidate worker’s current travel document that contain the identification details and the photograph of the third-country national.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
3971
6
A certificate from the competent services of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food on inviting third-country nationals regarding the cultivated area or livestock that corresponds to each worker, in ‘man-work units’ (MWUs).
Certificate
A certificate from the competent services of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food on inviting third-country nationals regarding the cultivated area or livestock that corresponds to each worker, in ‘man-work units’ (MWUs).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
Joint Ministerial Decision
8
95931
2024
1807
Β
Law
63
5038
2023
81
Α
1
Receipt of an application to approve employment
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
An online application is received to approve the employment of a third-country national in agricultural economy.
No
No
2
Completeness check of the requirements and supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
The application and relevant supporting documents are examined.
No
No
3
Issuance of an approval decision
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
After the application is examined, an approval decision is issued.
No
No
4
Transmission of the approval decision to the competent Greek consular authority
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Public Agency
Μethod of Implementation
Action of the executive / co-competent body
Description
The approval decision for inviting the seasonal worker is transmitted by email, along with the employment contract signed by the employer, to the competent Greek consular authority.
No
Yes
Cookies help us deliver our services. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies.
