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Άδεια διαμονής υψηλής ειδίκευσης («Ε.1») σε πλαίσιο διαδικασίας αλλαγής σκοπού σύμφωνα με το άρθρο 12 του ν. 5038/2023 – Αρχική χορήγηση
At a glance
Points of service
Available only digitally
Number of required documents
Description
Τhe procedure concerns the granting of a residence permit for the purpose of highly qualified employment and is addressed to third-country nationals legally residing in Greece with a final residence permit who wish to change their category of residence permit.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
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Validity duration
Variable subject to conditions
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Title
Highly qualified residence permit (‘E.1’) in the context of a change of purpose procedure pursuant to Article 12 of Law 5038/2023.
Notes:
The application is submitted through the electronic services of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
What you will need
Means of authentication, identification and signature
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
Decision, Administrative Act, Digital document production
Other information
Alternative titles
Granting of an ‘EU Blue Card’ in the context of a procedure for changing an existing residence permit
Official title
Highly qualified residence permit (‘E.1’) in the context of a change of purpose procedure pursuant to Article 12 of Law 5038/2023
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital)
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email and mobile phone
Other
411257, 112547
Supporting document
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Legal Residence
The third-country national must be legally resident in Greece and hold either a valid residence permit (except in cases where change of purpose is not allowed) or a Z-type visa, i.e. a visa that does not lead to a corresponding residence permit.
No
No
2
Labour
He/she must hold a valid employment contract relating to highly qualified employment of at least six (6) months in Greece, showing that his/her gross annual salary, resulting from the monthly or annual salary specified in the above contract, is not less than the national minimum salary for highly qualified employment.
No
No
3
Professional
In the case of non-regulated professions, he/she must have documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications in relation to the work to be performed. In the case of regulated professions, he/she must have documents certifying that he/she meets the requirements of Presidential Decree 38/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 78) adapting Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of the profession specified in the employment contract.
No
No
4
Of National Security
He/she must not be considered a threat to public policy, public security or international relations and must not have been registered in national databases as a persona non grata for serious reasons of public policy and security for longer than five years.
No
No
5
Health
He/she must not pose a risk to public health.
No
No
6
Insurance
He/she must have proof of health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
No
No
7
Identity
To submit the application digitally, the applicant’s mobile phone number and email are required to be entered in the system.
No
No
1
Fee for residence permit, EUR 150
150 €
No
2
Charge for a printout of the electronic residence permit
16 €
No
1
A valid residence permit in accordance with the provisions of Article 12(1) and (4) of Law 5038/2023 or a Z-type visa, i.e. a visa that does not lead to a corresponding residence permit.
Residence permit
A valid residence permit in accordance with the provisions of Article 12(1) and (4) of Law 5038/2023 or a Z-type visa, i.e. a visa that does not lead to a corresponding residence permit.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
3465
2
Employment contract for highly qualified employment of at least six (6) months in Greece, with authentication of the employers signature by a public authority, showing that the employees gross annual salary does not fall below the national minimum salary for highly qualified employees, which is equal to one point six (1.6) of the average gross annual salary in Greece.
Contract
Employment contract for highly qualified employment of at least six (6) months in Greece, with authentication of the employers signature by a public authority, showing that the employees gross annual salary does not fall below the national minimum salary for highly qualified employees, which is equal to one point six (1.6) of the average gross annual salary in Greece.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9164
3
A certificate from the Council for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications, proving that the candidate employee fulfils the conditions laid down in Presidential Decree 38/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 78) adapting Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of the profession specified in the employment contract, in the case of a regulated profession.
Certificate
A certificate from the Council for the Recognition of Professional Qualifications, proving that the candidate employee fulfils the conditions laid down in Presidential Decree 38/2010 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 78) adapting Greek legislation to Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications for the pursuit of the profession specified in the employment contract, in the case of a regulated profession.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
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4
Documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications of the candidate employee in relation to the work to be performed, in the case of a non-regulated profession.
Document
Documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications of the candidate employee in relation to the work to be performed, in the case of a non-regulated profession.
Notes:
Qualifications are certified by a higher education degree (officially certified and translated) or by high professional skills, namely (i) at least three (3) years of experience (officially translated employers’ certificates) within the seven (7) years prior to the submission of the application in the case of professions related to information technology professionals or (ii) at least five (5) years in the case of other professions, of a level equivalent to a higher education degree, which is relevant to the profession or field specified in the employment contract.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
3
Yes
4084
5
A valid travel document, accepted by the Greek authorities.
Passport
A valid travel document, accepted by the Greek authorities.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
3971
6
An announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Notification / Announcement / Reporting
An announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
5743
7
Confirmation that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receiving full health insurance against all the risks covered for Greek citizens.
Certificate
Confirmation that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receiving full health insurance against all the risks covered for Greek citizens.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
8
Active public insurance in accordance with the applicable provisions (where the previous residence document confers a right to dependent employment, either for the provision of services or works).
Proof of Insurance
Active public insurance in accordance with the applicable provisions (where the previous residence document confers a right to dependent employment, either for the provision of services or works).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
7
Yes
7210
9
An income tax clearance note for the previous year, where the employer is a natural person, showing that he/she is able to pay monthly wages, as defined in the employment contract in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 of Law 5038/2023. More specifically, it must show that it has a minimum gross annual income of at least EUR 60 000 per highly qualified employee transferred.
Proof of Income
An income tax clearance note for the previous year, where the employer is a natural person, showing that he/she is able to pay monthly wages, as defined in the employment contract in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 of Law 5038/2023. More specifically, it must show that it has a minimum gross annual income of at least EUR 60 000 per highly qualified employee transferred.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6430
10
A copy of the tax return of a legal entity, in case the employer is a legal person, showing that he/she is able to pay monthly wages, as defined in the employment contract in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 of Law 5038/2023. More specifically, it must show that it has a minimum gross annual income of at least EUR 60 000 per highly qualified employee transferred.
Proof of Income
A copy of the tax return of a legal entity, in case the employer is a legal person, showing that he/she is able to pay monthly wages, as defined in the employment contract in accordance with the provisions of Article 31 of Law 5038/2023. More specifically, it must show that it has a minimum gross annual income of at least EUR 60 000 per highly qualified employee transferred.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
9
Yes
6430
11
Information concerning the employer
Additional supporting documents
Information concerning the employer
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Information concerning the employer, such as articles of association, General Certificate from the General Commercial Registry (for the last quarter), notice from the General Commercial Registry and Detailed Representation Certificate (for the last quarter).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9102
12
One (1) recent colour photograph in hard copy format, which meets the same technical specifications as those applicable to photographs submitted for Greek passports, as in force from time to time, as well as in digital format, either on an optical storage disk (CD) or on a magnetic storage medium (USB stick) in JPEG2000 format.
Photograph
No
8298
Circular
6
2024
Law
5
5038
2023
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1
Receipt of the online application for a residence permit
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
The party concerned submits the application online, along with all the required supporting documents.
No
No
2
Transmission to the applicant of proof of submission of his/her application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
Proof of submission of the online application is provided to the applicant.
No
No
3
Checking of supporting documents
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
A check is carried out to verify that the required supporting documents are complete.
No
No
4
Transmission to the applicant of the certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Directorate
Μethod of Implementation
Software action
Description
A certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit is transmitted to the applicant.
No
No
5
Examination of the application and biometric data
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Employee
Μethod of Implementation
Inspection
Description
At this stage, the application must be examined and the applicant’s biometric data must be obtained.
No
No
6
Issuance of a residence permit
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
Following an examination of the application, the residence permit is issued.
Yes
Yes
7
Rejection of the application
Responsible for Implementation
Competent Director
Μethod of Implementation
Signature
Description
The application for a residence permit is rejected
Yes
Yes
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