Greece National Visa (Type D) – Employment
Long-stay visa for salaried employment in Greece. The employer first secures an employment approval from the Decentralised Administration; the visa is issued on that approval, and the holder applies for a residence permit for work purposes after arrival.
Validity
2 years, renewable
Max Stay
730 days
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About this visa
What this visa gives you, and what you'll need to do before it can be issued.
The basics
Which visa this is
National Visa (Type D)
The official name the authority gives this visa.
Which route
Dependent employment
The category you apply under. It decides which documents you'll need.
How many entries
Multiple entry
You can enter and leave as often as the visa allows.
Can it be extended
Renewable for 2 years at a time
The permit is extended rather than restarted, so you do not have to leave and apply again.
Steps you must complete
Go in person to submit it
Embassy or consulateThis visa cannot be completed online — you'll attend in person to hand in your application.
Fingerprints and photo
RequiredYou'll give fingerprints and a photo at a visa centre.
Medical check-up
May be requiredYou may be asked to complete a medical examination.
How long it takes
The employment approval is decided by the Decentralised Administration before the visa can be lodged. The consulate then normally decides within 15 to 30 days. Apply for the residence permit while the national visa is still valid.
What's Included
Verified opportunities
Jobs in Greece
Employer-sponsored work visa roles
No open positions right now
New roles in Greece are added regularly. Start your application and we'll match you with an employer as soon as one opens.
Picking a job is optional — apply without one and our recruitment team will match you to an employer based on your profile.
Total Cost
All-inclusive pricing
Start for $284
Split into 3 stages — you only pay the next one as your case moves forward.
Paid in 3 stages
- 1
Processing/Handling fee
$284Due now
- 2
Government Fee
$240When your visa application is filed
- 3
After Visa
$12,216After your visa is approved
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