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|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_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_deadline_duration=P90D
−
|process_see_also=,; Residence permit for highly qualified employees (‘E.1’) – Renewal
+
|process_see_also=Residence permit for highly qualified employees (‘E.1’) – Renewal
 
|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_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.
 +
|process_total_duration_steps_min=1821660
 +
|process_total_duration_steps_max=2599260
 
|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
 +
|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_provided_language=Greek
 
}}
 
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|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_alternative=No
 
|process_conditions_type=Administrative
 
|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
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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=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=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=Time limit
 
|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.
 
}}
 
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{{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 an application, the applicant must have a mobile telephone number and an email address.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{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
 +
|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
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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
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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=Copy of the travel document with a uniform visa.
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{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=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
 
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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 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
 
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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=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
 +
|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 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=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 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=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
 
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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=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.
 
}}
 
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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 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.
 
}}
 
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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=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).
 
}}
 
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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=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_number=118654
 
|process_rule_decision_number=118654
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2024
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|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_number=2303
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
 
|process_rule_gazette_doc_issue=Β
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|process_rule_decision_year=2023
 
|process_rule_decision_year=2023
 
|process_rule_article=28-42
 
|process_rule_article=28-42
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|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_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=PT1H
 +
|process_step_duration_max=PT1H
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|process_step_description=Online submission of the application, along with all the required supporting documents.
 
}}
 
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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=PT1M
 +
|process_step_duration_max=PT1M
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|process_step_description=Proof of submission of the online application is provided to the applicant.
 
}}
 
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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=P10D
 +
|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=PT1H
 +
|process_step_duration_max=PT1H
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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_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=P10D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P15D
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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
 +
|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
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|process_step_duration_min=P1D
 +
|process_step_duration_max=P5D
 +
|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
 +
|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.
 
}}
 
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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 10:36, 5 February 2025



9bd0e65e-1adc-4adb-ac95-2d2f98924eda 965149 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

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

8 to 9

Fees

166 €

Deadline of completion

90 days

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

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Directorate for Residence Permits, Directorate General for Migration Policy

Provided to

Foreigners, Immigrants/Refugees

Related links

Validity duration

Variable subject to conditions

Notes

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.

Last update

05/02/2025

Application

Application Type

Application / Solemn Declaration

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Persons

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

email and mobile phone

    Print

    Requirements

      Fees

        Related

        See also

        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

        Administrative Act, Decision, Digital document production

        Steps

          Digital steps

            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

            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 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 €

              e-Administrative Fee code 2107

              Cost Calculation One-off

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

              Type of Cost Impost

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

              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

              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

            • Ministerial Decision 118654 2024 2303 Β

              Description Laying down the procedure for the submission of applications for initial granting of residence permits.

              Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20240202303

            • Law 28-42 5038 2023 81 Α

              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.

              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 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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