View source for ΔΔ:Highly qualified residence permit (‘E.1’) in the context of a change of purpose procedure pursuant to Article 12 of Law 5038/2023 – Initial granting

{{process
|process_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
|process_alternative_titles=Granting of an ‘EU Blue Card’ in the context of a procedure for changing an existing residence permit
|process_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.
|process_org_owner_is_private=No
|process_org_owner=56992
|process_provision_org_owner_directory=411257, 112547
|process_deadline_duration=P90D
|process_see_also=, ,
|process_evidence_identification_type=Other
|process_evidence_identification_type_other=email and mobile phone
|process_type=Outgoing
|process_trigger=Applied for
|process_trigger_type=Application (digital)
|process_usage=Supporting document
|process_output_type=Administrative Act, Decision, Digital document production
|process_validity_duration_set=Variable subject to conditions
|process_provided_to=Foreigners
|process_tax_type=Residence permits
|process_life_events=Staff employment,Citizens of other States
|process_sdg_resource=Administrative appeal
|process_sdg_notes=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.
|process_total_duration_steps_min=5194800
|process_total_duration_steps_max=7797600
|process_cost_min=166.00
|process_cost_max=166.00
|process_evidence_cost_guarantee=0
|process_evidence_cost_total_number=0
|process_evidence_ex_officio_total_number=0
|process_evidence_alternative_total_number=3
|process_evidence_prerequisite_total_number=0
|process_evidence_total_number=9
|process_evidence_step_total_number=0
|process_evidence_step_digital_total_number=0
|process_application_type=Application / Solemn Declaration
|process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_application_owner=Persons
|process_application_description=Highly qualified residence permit (‘E.1’) in the context of a change of purpose procedure pursuant to Article 12 of Law 5038/2023.
|process_application_note=The application is submitted through the electronic services of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
|process_provided_language=Greek
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=1
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Legal Residence
|process_conditions_name=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.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=2
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Labour
|process_conditions_name=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.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=3
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Professional
|process_conditions_name=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.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=4
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Of National Security
|process_conditions_name=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.
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{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=5
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Health
|process_conditions_name=He/she must not pose a risk to public health.
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{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=6
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Insurance
|process_conditions_name=He/she must have proof of health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
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{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=7
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Identity
|process_conditions_name=To submit the application digitally, the applicant’s mobile phone number and email are required to be entered in the system.
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{{process evidences cost
|process_evidence_cost_num_id=1
|process_evidence_cost_alternative=No
|process_evidence_cost_type=e-Administrative Fee
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
|process_evidence_cost_code=2107
|process_evidence_cost_description=Fee for residence permit, EUR 150
|process_evidence_cost_min=150
|process_evidence_cost_max=150
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2
|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
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{{process evidences cost
|process_evidence_cost_num_id=2
|process_evidence_cost_alternative=No
|process_evidence_cost_type=e-Administrative Fee
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
|process_evidence_cost_code=2119
|process_evidence_cost_description=Charge for a printout of the electronic residence permit
|process_evidence_cost_min=16
|process_evidence_cost_max=16
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2
|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=1
|process_evidence_type=3465
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=2
|process_evidence_type=9164
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=3
|process_evidence_type=9703
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_description=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=4
|process_evidence_type=4084
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=3
|process_evidence_alternative_of=3
|process_evidence_description=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.
|process_evidence_note=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.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=5
|process_evidence_type=3971
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=A valid travel document, accepted by the Greek authorities.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=6
|process_evidence_type=5743
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=An announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=7
|process_evidence_type=9703
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=8
|process_evidence_type=7210
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=7
|process_evidence_alternative_of=7
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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).
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=9
|process_evidence_type=6430
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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.
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{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=10
|process_evidence_type=6430
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=9
|process_evidence_alternative_of=9
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=11
|process_evidence_type=9102
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Information concerning the employer
|process_evidence_note=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).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=12
|process_evidence_type=8298
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=No
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=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.
|process_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites
}}
{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Circular
|process_rule_decision_number=6
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
|process_rule_description=Application of the provisions of Law 5038/2023
|process_rule_ada=9Ε2Π46ΜΔΨΟ-Δ39
|process_rule_url=https://diavgeia.gov.gr/search?advanced=true&query=ada:%229%CE%952%CE%A046%CE%9C%CE%94%CE%A8%CE%9F-%CE%9439%22&page=0
}}
{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=5038
|process_rule_decision_year=2023
|process_rule_article=5
|process_rule_description=Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment.
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=81
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20230100081
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=1
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Receipt of the online application for a residence permit
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=PT2H
|process_step_duration_max=PT4H
|process_step_description=The party concerned submits the application online, along with all the required supporting documents.
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{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=2
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Transmission to the applicant of proof of submission of his/her application
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=PT1H
|process_step_duration_max=PT2H
|process_step_description=Proof of submission of the online application is provided to the applicant.
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{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=3
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Checking of supporting documents
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
|process_step_duration_min=P7D
|process_step_duration_max=P10D
|process_step_description=A check is carried out to verify that the required supporting documents are complete.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=4
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Transmission to the applicant of the certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
|process_step_implementation=Software action
|process_step_duration_min=P1D
|process_step_duration_max=P2D
|process_step_description=A certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit is transmitted to the applicant.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=5
|process_step_exit=No
|process_step_child=No
|process_step_title=Examination of the application and biometric data
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
|process_step_duration_min=P50D
|process_step_duration_max=P70D
|process_step_description=At this stage, the application must be examined and the applicant’s biometric data must be obtained.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=6
|process_step_exit=Yes
|process_step_child=Yes
|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
|process_step_previous_child=5
|process_step_title=Issuance of a residence permit
|process_step_official=Competent Director
|process_step_implementation=Signature
|process_step_duration_min=P2D
|process_step_duration_max=P8D
|process_step_description=Following an examination of the application, the residence permit is issued.
}}
{{process steps
|process_step_num_id=7
|process_step_exit=Yes
|process_step_child=Yes
|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
|process_step_previous_child=5
|process_step_title=Rejection of the application
|process_step_official=Competent Director
|process_step_implementation=Signature
|process_step_duration_min=P2D
|process_step_duration_max=P8D
|process_step_description=The application for a residence permit is rejected
}}
{{process provision digital locations
|process_provision_digital_location_title=Online Application
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://portal.immigration.gov.gr/electronic-applications/
}}