Greece
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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.
What to expect
The steps, timing and payments for the visas on this page.
How it works
- 1
Apply and review
Submit your application; a case officer checks it in full.
- 2
Employer matching
You're matched with an employer for your work permit.
- 3
Work permit
Your work permit documents are prepared, signed and verified.
- 4
Visa
Once the permit is approved, your visa application starts.
- 5
Complete
Your case closes when the visa is issued.
Greece National Visa (Type D) – Employment
- Processing
- 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.
- Stay and validity
- Stay up to 730 days, valid for 2 years. Renewable for 2 years at a time.
- Payment
- Pay $284 now. The rest only after approval: $240 when your work permit is approved, $12,216 after your visa is approved.
Refunds
Read when the processing fee is refunded, and how government fees are handled, before you pay.
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Greece visa FAQ
Common questions about applying for a Greece visa.