Approval of posting in the context of an intra-corporate transfer (‘E.2’)

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83fff0a5-71aa-4895-8281-54b880123bf5 835714 Έγκριση απόσπασης στο πλαίσιο ενδοεταιρικής μετάθεσης («Ε.2»)

At a glance

Points of service

Available only digitally

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

9 to 10

Fees

Provided without cost

Estimated Time

50 to 60 days

Description

The procedure concerns applying for approval of the transfer of third-country nationals who are already employed as managers or skilled employees or trainees by a third-country company and wish to be posted for a short period of time to a company of the group of companies concerned in Greece. The application must be submitted by the legal representative of the company in Greece.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure


Related links

Validity duration

Variable subject to conditions

Last update

21/02/2025

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (exclusively by courier)

Submitted by:

Legal entities

Title

Approval of posting in the context of an intra-corporate transfer (‘E.2’)

Notes:

The application for the approval of posting must be submitted by the legal representative of the company in Greece or its authorised lawyer using the electronic services of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. However, until the electronic procedure is launched, the application must be submitted using a courier service.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with TAXISnet codes

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    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Administrative 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

        Steps

          Digital steps

            Other information

            Alternative titles

            Approval of employment for the purpose of an intra-corporate transfer, Approval of intra-corporate transfer

            Official title

            Approval of posting in the context of an intra-corporate transfer (‘E.2’)

            Languages supported

            Greek, English

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital), Application (letter)

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

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            • 1 Certification The host entity in Greece and the undertaking that is established in the third country must belong to the same company or group of companies, within the meaning of Article 4(73) of Law 5038/2023.


              No No

            • 2 Labour The employer of the third-country company must have concluded, and then submit, an employment contract and an assignment letter stating (i) the duration of the transfer and the place of establishment of the host entity, (ii) a description of the position to be filled by the third-country national, i.e. a position of manager, skilled employee or trainee, in the host entity/entities (in the event of mobility in more than one Member State); (iii) the amount of remuneration, (iv) any other terms and conditions of employment during the intra-corporate transfer, and (v) evidence that the third-country national will, upon completion of the intra-corporate transfer, be transferred to an entity that belongs to the same company or group of companies and is established in a third country.


              No No

            • 3 Labour The employer or host entity must fulfil their legal obligations with regard to social security, taxation, labour rights, terms or conditions of employment.


              No No

            • 4 Professional The employer must be able to certify that the candidate employee has the professional qualifications and experience for the relevant position in the host entity.


              No No

            • 5 Possession of passwords to enter software The company’s legal representative must have obtained TaxisNet credentials in order to submit the application.


              No No

            • 1 A copy of the pages of the candidate employee’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 employee’s current travel document that contain the identification details and the photograph of the third-country national.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3971

            • 2 Evidence that the host entity and the undertaking that is established in a third country belong to the same company or group of companies. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents. Proof

              Evidence that the host entity and the undertaking that is established in a third country belong to the same company or group of companies. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 3798

            • 3 Certificates issued by the competent chamber of commerce or other public authority in the last three (3) months regarding the registration of the host entity in Greece and of the undertaking that is established in the third country. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents. Certification

              Certificates issued by the competent chamber of commerce or other public authority in the last three (3) months regarding the registration of the host entity in Greece and of the undertaking that is established in the third country. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents.



              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 4 A copy of the host entity’s statutes. The copy of the statutes must be accompanied by the General Certificate issued by the General Commercial Registry (GEMI) (in the last three months) and the GEMI notification of the host entity in Greece. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents. Certification

              A copy of the host entity’s statutes. The copy of the statutes must be accompanied by the General Certificate issued by the General Commercial Registry (GEMI) (in the last three months) and the GEMI notification of the host entity in Greece. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 5 A detailed certificate of representation of the host entity (issued in the last three months). Certification

              A detailed certificate of representation of the host entity (issued in the last three months).

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8619

            • 6 An employment contract entered into with the third-country company. The employment contract must be accompanied by an assignment letter, stating: (i) the duration of the transfer and the place of establishment of the host entity, (ii) a description of the position to be filled by the third-country national, i.e. the position of manager, skilled employee or trainee, in the host entity or entities (in the case of mobility in more than one Member State); (iii) the amount of remuneration, (iv) other terms and conditions of employment during the intra-corporate transfer, and (v) evidence that the third-country national will, upon completion of the intra-corporate transfer, be transferred to an entity that belongs to the same company or group of companies and is established in a third country. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents. Contract

              An employment contract entered into with the third-country company. The employment contract must be accompanied by an assignment letter, stating: (i) the duration of the transfer and the place of establishment of the host entity, (ii) a description of the position to be filled by the third-country national, i.e. the position of manager, skilled employee or trainee, in the host entity or entities (in the case of mobility in more than one Member State); (iii) the amount of remuneration, (iv) other terms and conditions of employment during the intra-corporate transfer, and (v) evidence that the third-country national will, upon completion of the intra-corporate transfer, be transferred to an entity that belongs to the same company or group of companies and is established in a third country. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 9164

            • 7 Where a trainee is to be posted, a vocational training agreement on the preparation of the third-country national applying for posting for his/her future position in the company or group of companies must be submitted. Supporting documents per case

              Where a trainee is to be posted, a vocational training agreement on the preparation of the third-country national applying for posting for his/her future position in the company or group of companies must be submitted.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: Yes

              Document’s requirement: Educational

              No 4332

            • 8 Evidence of employment by the same company or group of companies in the third country for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to the date of the intra-corporate transfer in the case of managers and skilled employees, and for at least six (6) consecutive months prior to the above date in the case of trainees. Proof of Work

              Evidence of employment by the same company or group of companies in the third country for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to the date of the intra-corporate transfer in the case of managers and skilled employees, and for at least six (6) consecutive months prior to the above date in the case of trainees.



              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8181

            • 9 A higher education degree or evidence that the third-country national has the professional qualifications and experience for the relevant position in the host entity. In the case of trainees, the degrees / evidence of qualification must be officially certified and translated. Proof of Study

              A higher education degree or evidence that the third-country national has the professional qualifications and experience for the relevant position in the host entity. In the case of trainees, the degrees / evidence of qualification must be officially certified and translated.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 2825

            • 10 Supporting documents certifying that the person concerned meets the conditions laid down for EU citizens to engage in the regulated profession concerned. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents. Document

              Supporting documents certifying that the person concerned meets the conditions laid down for EU citizens to engage in the regulated profession concerned. You are required to provide an official translation of any foreign-language documents.

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (by courier only), Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Legal entities


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 4084

            • Joint Ministerial Decision 5 95931 2024 1807 Β

              Description Determination of the supporting documents required for the issuance of an inter-company transfer residence permit.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20240201807

            • 1 Receipt of an application for the approval of posting

              Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Software action

              Description The application for the approval of the posting of the third-country national in the context of an intra-corporate transfer is received.

              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 Directorate

              Μethod of Implementation Action of the executive / co-competent body

              Description The approval decision for the employee’s posting is e-mailed to the competent Greek consular authority.

              No Yes



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