Work Permit Guide

🇬🇷 Greece – Work Permit Visa Guide

With tourism, agriculture, shipping, and construction at its core, Greece welcomes thousands of foreign workers each year. Greece offers both seasonal and long-term permits, especially for skilled professionals and service industry staff.

Routes

  • National Work Visa (D): For long-term employment in Greece.
  • Seasonal Work Permit: For agriculture, hospitality, and tourism jobs (up to 6 months).
  • EU Blue Card: For highly skilled roles in tech, engineering, and healthcare.
  • Intra-Company Transfer: For employees of multinational companies.

Eligibility

  • Job offer/contract from a Greek employer.
  • Qualifications or experience relevant to the sector.
  • Health insurance and clean criminal record.
  • Proof of accommodation in Greece.
6–12 weeksProcessing time
Seasonal visaFaster approval for agriculture/tourism

Steps

Employer requests authorization from the Greek Ministry of Labor.
Once approved, apply for a National D visa at the Greek consulate.
Arrive in Greece and apply for a residence permit at the local Decentralized Administration office.

Why Greece

Beautiful Mediterranean lifestyle, high demand in tourism & agriculture, and EU labor mobility benefits.

Tip

For seasonal jobs, apply before summer or harvest seasons—applications peak during these times.

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