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Άδεια διαμονής υψηλής ειδίκευσης («Ε.1») κατόπιν εισδοχής με ομοιόμορφη θεώρηση εισόδου ή καθεστώς απαλλαγής θεώρησης – Αρχική χορήγηση
At a glance
Points of service
Available only digitally
Number of required documents
Description
The procedure concerns the granting of a residence permit for the purpose of highly qualified employment for a period of more than three months and is addressed to third-country nationals who have entered Greece with a uniform visa or visa-free regime.
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)
Title
Granting a highly qualified residence permit to third-country nationals who have entered Greece with a uniform visa or visa-free regime.
Notes:
The application is submitted online on the special platform 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
Administrative Act, Decision, Digital document production
Other information
Alternative titles
Granting of an ‘EU Blue Card’ to third-country nationals who have entered Greece with a uniform visa or visa-free regime.
Official title
Residence permit of a highly qualified employee (‘E.1’) following admission with a uniform visa or visa-free regime
Languages supported
Greek, English
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital)
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Variable subject to conditions
email and mobile phone
Other
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Supporting document
The procedure concerns the granting of a residence permit for the purpose of highly qualified employment for a period of more than three months and is addressed to third-country nationals who have entered Greece with a uniform visa or visa-free regime.
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Administrative
The person concerned must hold a valid travel document recognised by the competent Greek authorities with a uniform visa or stamp for entry into the Greek territory (in case of a visa-free regime).
No
No
2
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
3
Health
He/she must not pose a risk to public health.
No
No
4
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
5
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
6
Insurance
He/she must have proof of health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
No
No
7
Time limit
The applicant must submit the application for the residence permit before the expiry of the permitted period of legal residence in the country.
No
No
8
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 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
No
3971
2
Copy of the travel document with a stamp for entry into the territory of Greece (in the case of a visa-free regime).
Passport
Copy of the travel document with a stamp for entry into the territory of Greece (in the case of a visa-free regime).
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
Yes
Alternative document of:
1
Yes
3971
3
A contract for highly qualified employment
Contract
A contract for highly qualified employment
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
Contract for highly qualified employment of at least six (6) months in Greece, with authentication of the employer’s signature by a public authority, showing that the employer’s gross annual salary is not less than the national minimum wage for highly qualified employees, which is equal to one point six (1.6) of the average gross annual salary in Greece.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9164
4
Announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
Notification / Announcement / Reporting
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
5
Documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications in relation to the work to be performed.
Document
Documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications in relation to the work to be performed.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In the case of a non-regulated profession, documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications relating to the work to be performed must be filed. These documents must be filed if the applicant has worked as a highly qualified employee in the first Member State for a period of less than two years before entering the Greek territory and submitting the application for the ‘E.1’ residence permit.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
4084
6
Attestation/certificate of the Independent Department for the Implementation of EU Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
Certificate
Attestation/certificate of the Independent Department for the Implementation of EU Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
In the case of a regulated profession, an attestation/certificate from the Independent Department for the Implementation of EU Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs must be submitted, proving 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.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
5
Yes
9703
7
Certificate that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receiving full health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
Certificate
Certificate that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receiving full health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9703
8
Income tax clearance note for the previous fiscal year of the employer.
Proof of Income
Income tax clearance note for the previous fiscal year of the employer.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This document must show that the employer is able to pay monthly wages as defined in the employment contract in accordance with Article 31 of Law 5038/2023. It must be inferred from it that the employer has a gross annual income of at least EUR 60 000 per transferee.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
6430
9
A copy of the tax return of a legal entity, in case the employer is a legal entity.
Proof of Income
A copy of the tax return of a legal entity, in case the employer is a legal entity.
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons
Notes:
This document must show that the employer is able to pay monthly wages as defined in the employment contract in accordance with Article 31 of Law 5038/2023. It must be inferred from it that the employer has a gross annual income of at least EUR 60 000 per transferee.
Document submitted under requirements:
No
Alternative document of:
8
Yes
6430
10
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. (issued during the last 3 months), a notice from the General Commercial Registry and a detailed representation certificate (issued during the last 3 months).
Document submitted under requirements:
No
No
9102
11
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
Ministerial Decision
118654
2024
2303
Β
Law
28-42
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
Online submission of the application, 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
Notes
The third-country national concerned has the right to appeal against the rejection decision. The objection should be submitted within two months of service of the decision.
Yes
Yes
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