Difference between revisions of "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"

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|process_provision_org_owner_directory=411257, 112547
 
|process_provision_org_owner_directory=411257, 112547
 
|process_deadline_duration=P90D
 
|process_deadline_duration=P90D
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|process_see_also=, ,
 
 
|process_evidence_identification_type=Other
 
|process_evidence_identification_type=Other
 
|process_evidence_identification_type_other=email and mobile phone
 
|process_evidence_identification_type_other=email and mobile phone
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|process_trigger_type=Application (digital)
 
|process_trigger_type=Application (digital)
 
|process_usage=Supporting document
 
|process_usage=Supporting document
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|process_output_type=Administrative Act, Decision, Digital document production
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|process_output_type=Decision, Administrative Act, Digital document production
 
|process_validity_duration_set=Variable subject to conditions
 
|process_validity_duration_set=Variable subject to conditions
 
|process_provided_to=Foreigners
 
|process_provided_to=Foreigners
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|process_sdg_resource=Administrative appeal
 
|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_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.
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|process_total_duration_steps_min=5194800
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|process_total_duration_steps_max=7797600
 
|process_cost_min=166.00
 
|process_cost_min=166.00
 
|process_cost_max=166.00
 
|process_cost_max=166.00
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|process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_application_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_application_owner=Persons
 
|process_application_owner=Persons
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|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_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_application_note=The application is submitted through the electronic services of the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
 
|process_provided_language=Greek
 
|process_provided_language=Greek
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Legal Residence
 
|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
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Labour
 
|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
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Professional
 
|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
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Of National Security
 
|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
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Health
 
|process_conditions_type=Health
 +
|process_conditions_name=He/she must not pose a risk to public health.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process conditions
 
{{process conditions
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Insurance
 
|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
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Identity
 
|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.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences cost
 
{{process evidences cost
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|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2107
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2107
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|process_evidence_cost_description=Fee for residence permit, EUR 150
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=150
 
|process_evidence_cost_min=150
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=150
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=150
 
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2
 
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2
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|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
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|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card), Hellenic Post
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences cost
 
{{process evidences cost
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|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_calculation=One-off
 
|process_evidence_cost_code=2119
 
|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_min=16
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=16
 
|process_evidence_cost_max=16
 
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2
 
|process_evidence_cost_url=https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2
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|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Hellenic Post
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|process_evidence_cost_payment_type=Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card), Hellenic Post
 
}}
 
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{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|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.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|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 evidences
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|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
 
|process_evidence_is_under_prerequisite=No
 
|process_evidence_alternative=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 evidences
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|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=3
 
|process_evidence_alternative_of_selector=3
 
|process_evidence_alternative_of=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.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=A valid travel document, accepted by the Greek authorities.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|process_evidence_description=An announcement of recruitment in accordance with the applicable provisions.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{process evidences
 
{{process evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|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 evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|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 evidences
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|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
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|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.
 
}}
 
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{{process evidences
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|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).
 
}}
 
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{{process evidences
 
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|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_submission_type=Submitted by the applicant (digital)
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
 
|process_evidence_owner=Persons
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|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_evidence_related_url=https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites
 
}}
 
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|process_rule_decision_number=6
 
|process_rule_decision_number=6
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
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|process_rule_description=Application of the provisions of Law 5038/2023
 
|process_rule_ada=9Ε2Π46ΜΔΨΟ-Δ39
 
|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_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
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|process_rule_decision_year=2023
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2023
 
|process_rule_article=5
 
|process_rule_article=5
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|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_number=81
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Α
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|process_step_title=Receipt of the online application for a residence permit
 
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=PT2H
 +
|process_step_duration_max=PT4H
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|process_step_description=The party concerned submits the application online, along with all the required supporting documents.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|process_step_title=Transmission to the applicant of proof of submission of his/her application
 
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=PT1H
 +
|process_step_duration_max=PT2H
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|process_step_description=Proof of submission of the online application is provided to the applicant.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|process_step_title=Checking of supporting documents
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
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|process_step_duration_min=P7D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P10D
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|process_step_description=A check is carried out to verify that the required supporting documents are complete.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|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_official=Competent Directorate
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
 
|process_step_implementation=Software action
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P2D
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|process_step_description=A certificate of submission of an online application for granting a residence permit is transmitted to the applicant.
 
}}
 
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{{process steps
 
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|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_exit=No
 
|process_step_child=No
 
|process_step_child=No
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|process_step_title=Examination of the application and biometric data
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_official=Competent Employee
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
 
|process_step_implementation=Inspection
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|process_step_duration_min=P50D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P70D
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|process_step_description=At this stage, the application must be examined and the applicant’s biometric data must be obtained.
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
 
|process_step_previous_child=5
 
|process_step_previous_child=5
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|process_step_title=Issuance of a residence permit
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 +
|process_step_duration_min=P2D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P8D
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|process_step_description=Following an examination of the application, the residence permit is issued.
 
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|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
 
|process_step_previous_child_selector=5
 
|process_step_previous_child=5
 
|process_step_previous_child=5
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|process_step_title=Rejection of the application
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_official=Competent Director
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
 
|process_step_implementation=Signature
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|process_step_duration_min=P2D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P8D
 +
|process_step_description=The application for a residence permit is rejected
 
}}
 
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{{process provision digital locations
 
{{process provision digital locations
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|process_provision_digital_location_title=Online Application
 
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://portal.immigration.gov.gr/electronic-applications/
 
|process_provision_digital_location_url=https://portal.immigration.gov.gr/electronic-applications/
 
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 16 December 2024



e8a625ef-130a-4660-86e0-97667dae9442 862513 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

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

9

Fees

166 €

Deadline of completion

90 days

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

,


Provided to

Foreigners

Related links

Validity duration

Variable subject to conditions

Last update

16/12/2024

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons

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

email and mobile phone

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        Means of redress or appeal:

        Administrative 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

        Steps

          Digital steps

            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

            Legislation

              Categories

              Τype of procedure

              Residence permits

              Trigger

              Applied for

              Trigger (submission method)

              Application (digital)

              Life events

              Staff employment, Citizens of other States

              Type

              Outgoing

              End of Process

              Ιndefinite

              ,


            • 1 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 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 2107

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card), Hellenic Post

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

              No

            • 2 Charge for a printout of the electronic residence permit 16 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 2119

              Cost Calculation One-off

              Method of Payment Bank cashier, Digital (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card), Hellenic Post

              Type of Cost e-Administrative Fee

              Fee Link https://www1.gsis.gr/sgsisapps/eparavolo/public/create.htm?langId=2

              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. Stay 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 9703

            • 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

              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.

              Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/stoikheia-polite-kai-tautopoietika-eggrapha/myphoto-gia-polites

              Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

              Submitted by: Persons


              Document submitted under requirements: No


              No 8298

            • Circular 6 2024

              Description Application of the provisions of Law 5038/2023

              Legal references 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

              ΑΔΑ 9Ε2Π46ΜΔΨΟ-Δ39

            • Law 5 5038 2023 81 Α

              Description Conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purpose of highly qualified employment.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20230100081

            • 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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