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Άδεια διαμονής μελών οικογένειας κατόχου άδειας διαμονής υψηλής ειδίκευσης («Ε.1») – Αρχική χορήγηση
At a glance
Points of service
Available only digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the granting of residence permits for family reunification purposes and is addressed to third-country nationals who are family members of a highly qualified residence permit holder.
Basic information
Competent body
MINISTRY OF IMMIGRATION AND ASYLUM
Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure
Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure
GENERAL SECRETARIAT FOR MIGRATION POLICY
Service / organizational unit of a authority entity
Directorate for Residence Permits, Directorate General for Migration Policy
Validity duration
Variable subject to conditions
Application
Application Type
Application / Solemn Declaration
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital), Submitted by the applicant (exclusively by courier)
Title
Granting a residence permit to family members of a highly qualified residence permit holder.
Notes:
Applications for residence permits for family members of an ‘EU Blue Card’ holder must be submitted via the electronic services of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. However, until the electronic procedure is activated, the application must be submitted using a courier service.
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
Administrative Act, Decision, Digital document production
Other information
Alternative titles
Application for family reunification, entry and residence in the country for family members of a highly qualified residence permit holder, Granting of residence permits to family members of an ‘EU Blue Card’ holder
Official title
Residence permit for family members of a highly qualified residence permit holder (‘E.1’) – Initial granting
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Application (letter)
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Variable subject to conditions
email and mobile phone
Other
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Supporting document
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Administrative
The applicant must be in possession of a valid travel document recognised by the competent Greek authorities.
No
No
2
Administrative
The applicant must have entered Greece with a national visa or a uniform visa or a visa-free travel regime or an ‘EU Blue Card’ residence permit from another EU Member State.
No
No
3
Family
The applicant must prove their family relationship with the sponsor, who is the highly qualified residence permit holder.
No
No
4
Of National Security
They 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
They must not pose a risk to public health.
No
No
6
Identity
To submit an application, the applicant must have a mobile telephone number and an email address.
No
No
1
Fee for residence permit, EUR 150
150 €
No
2
Charge for a printout of the electronic residence permit
16 €
No
1
Copy of the travel document with a national visa
Passport
Copy of the travel document with a national visa
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
3971
2
Copy of the travel document with a uniform visa
Passport
Copy of the travel document with a uniform visa
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
3971
3
Copy of the travel document with an entry stamp to the territory of Greece (in the case of a visa-free travel regime).
Passport
Copy of the travel document with an entry stamp to the territory of Greece (in the case of a visa-free travel regime).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
3971
4
Recent civil status certificate from foreign authorities
Document
Recent civil status certificate from foreign authorities
Relevant link:
https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/oikogeneia/oikogeneiake-katastase/pistopoietiko-oikogeneiakes-katastases
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
A recent civil status certificate from foreign authorities or other equivalent document, officially certified and translated, showing the family relationship (issued up to six months before the submission of the application). In the case of minors who are not accompanied by both parents, the written consent of the missing parent is required.
In the case of children of previous marriages, a public document from the foreign authorities, officially certified and translated, showing the family relationship of the children with one of the spouses, accompanied by an official document from a foreign authority confirming their ability to reside in Greece (e.g. decision of a foreign court, written agreement of the parents).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4084
5
Solemn declaration by the sponsor that the family situation has not changed.
Solemn Declaration
No
7320
6
Photograph
No
8298
Joint Ministerial Decision
23
95391
2024
1807
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Description
Listing the specific supporting documents, by category of national visa, and the supporting documents required for granting and renewing residence permits, in accordance with the provisions of Law 5038/2023 (Government Gazette, Series I, No 81).
Legal references
https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20240201807
Law
42, 83-92
5038
2023
81
Α
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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