View source for ΔΔ:Residence permit of a highly qualified employee (‘E.1’) following admission with a uniform visa or visa-free regime – Initial granting

{{process
|process_official_title=Residence permit of a highly qualified employee (‘E.1’) following admission with a uniform visa or visa-free regime
|process_alternative_titles=Granting of an ‘EU Blue Card’ to third-country nationals who have entered Greece with a uniform visa or visa-free regime.
|process_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.
|process_org_owner_is_private=No
|process_org_owner=56992
|process_provision_org_owner_directory=411257
|process_provision_org=49914
|process_provision_org_directory=Directorate for Residence Permits, Directorate General for Migration Policy
|process_remarks=If the employer has been recognised in accordance with Article 38 of Law 5038/2023, the decision on the application for an ‘EU Blue Card’ is issued and notified no later than thirty (30) days from the date of submission of the complete application.
|process_deadline_duration=P90D
|process_see_also=,; Residence permit for highly qualified employees (‘E.1’) – Renewal
|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,Immigrants/Refugees
|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=1818060
|process_total_duration_steps_max=2595660
|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=8
|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=Granting a highly qualified residence permit to third-country nationals who have entered Greece with a uniform visa or visa-free regime.
|process_application_note=The application is submitted online on the special platform 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=Administrative
|process_conditions_name=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).
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=2
|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.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=3
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Health
|process_conditions_name=He/she must not pose a risk to public health.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=4
|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=5
|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=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.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=7
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Time limit
|process_conditions_name=The applicant must submit the application for the residence permit before the expiry of the permitted period of legal residence in the country.
}}
{{process conditions
|process_conditions_num_id=8
|process_conditions_alternative=No
|process_conditions_type=Identity
|process_conditions_name=To submit an application, the applicant must have a mobile telephone number and an email address.
}}
{{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
}}
{{process evidences cost
|process_evidence_cost_num_id=2
|process_evidence_cost_alternative=No
|process_evidence_cost_type=Impost
|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
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=1
|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=Copy of the travel document with a uniform visa.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=2
|process_evidence_type=3971
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=1
|process_evidence_alternative_of=1
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Copy of the travel document with a stamp for entry into the territory of Greece (in the case of a visa-free regime).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=3
|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=A contract for highly qualified employment
|process_evidence_note=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=4
|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=Announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=5
|process_evidence_type=4084
|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=Documents certifying the relevant higher professional qualifications in relation to the work to be performed.
|process_evidence_note=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=6
|process_evidence_type=9703
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=5
|process_evidence_alternative_of=5
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
|process_evidence_description=Attestation/certificate of the Independent Department for the Implementation of EU Legislation (ATEEN) of the Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
|process_evidence_note=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.
}}
{{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=Certificate that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for receiving full health insurance for all risks covered for Greek citizens.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=8
|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=Income tax clearance note for the previous fiscal year of the employer.
|process_evidence_note=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=9
|process_evidence_type=6430
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
|process_evidence_alternative=Yes
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=8
|process_evidence_alternative_of=8
|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 entity.
|process_evidence_note=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.
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=10
|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. (issued during the last 3 months), a notice from the General Commercial Registry and a detailed representation certificate (issued during the last 3 months).
}}
{{process evidences
|process_evidence_num_id=11
|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=Ministerial Decision
|process_rule_decision_number=118654
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
|process_rule_description=Laying down the procedure for the submission of applications for initial granting of residence permits.
|process_rule_gazette_doc_number=2303
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
|process_rule_url=https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek_pdf=20240202303
}}
{{process rules
|process_rule_type=Law
|process_rule_decision_number=5038
|process_rule_decision_year=2023
|process_rule_article=28-42
|process_rule_description=Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment and supporting documents for the granting of the ‘E.1’ residence permit.
|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=PT1H
|process_step_duration_max=PT1H
|process_step_description=Online submission of the application, along with all the required supporting documents.
}}
{{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=PT1M
|process_step_duration_max=PT1M
|process_step_description=Proof of submission of the online application is provided to the applicant.
}}
{{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=P10D
|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=PT1H
|process_step_duration_max=PT1H
|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=P10D
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
|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=P1D
|process_step_duration_max=P5D
|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=P1D
|process_step_duration_max=P5D
|process_step_description=The application for a residence permit is rejected
|process_step_note=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.
}}
{{process provision digital locations
|process_provision_digital_location_title=Online Application
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://portal.immigration.gov.gr/electronic-applications/
}}