What is a Work Permit?

To obtain a work permit for Greece, follow these steps:

1. Determine the appropriate permit type: Depending on your situation, you may need a short-term or long-term work permit.
2. Schedule an appointment: Greek embassies and consulates do not accept walk-in applications, so you must book an appointment in advance.
3. Prepare the required documents: These typically include:

• A valid passport with at least 1.5 years of validity from the application date
• Two recent passport-sized colour photographs with a white background
• Completed application forms
• Payment of required fees
• Biometrics
• Proof of a health checkup
• Health insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 EUR, valid across all Schengen countries
• Police clearance certificate
• An official invitation from your employer in Greece

       4. Attend the mandatory visa interview: The interview is a required step in the application process.

The process of obtaining a work permit for Greece typically takes between 1 to 5 months before you can enter the country, with an additional month required to finalize the entire procedure.

The fee for a Greece work permit is EUR 90, along with a service charge of INR 2,790, which includes taxes.

Greece offers several types of work permits, including:

• Short-stay C visas: These visas allow individuals to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days, either in a single stay or spread out over 180 days. They are typically used for tourism, family visits, business trips, conferences, and similar purposes.
• Long-stay D visas: Designed for those wishing to enter Greece and apply for a work permit, these visas must be sponsored by an employer and are tied to specific employment opportunities.
• Employment visas: These are granted to non-EU nationals who meet the necessary criteria to work in Greece, providing legal authorization to be employed in the country.
• Greece Golden Visa: This program offers a five-year residence permit in exchange for a real estate investment of at least €250,000 in Greece. The visa allows holders to live in Greece and travel freely within the Schengen Area.
• Residence permits: Issued by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum or local Decentralized Administrations, these permits allow foreign nationals to live and work legally in Greece.

Our verification service safeguards you from scams by utilizing official channels to validate the authenticity of your permit. Here is the process:

• Submit Documents: Upload your work permit along with any relevant supporting documents.
• Verification: We cross-check your permit against official government databases and trusted partnerships.
• Outcome: Within 3–5 business days, you will receive a comprehensive report confirming the permit’s validity or noting any inconsistencies.

Common work permit scams in Greece can deceive unsuspecting individuals seeking employment. Here are some of the most frequent scams:

• Fake Job Offers
• Unlicensed Agencies
• Non-Existent Employers
• Unauthorized Fast-Track Services
• Phishing Emails
• Fake Greece Golden Visa Offers

To avoid falling victim to scams, always research the employer, check official government websites, and never pay fees upfront without verifying their legitimacy.