Greece Work Visa Overview
The Greece Work Visa provides eligible third-country nationals with a pathway to enter Greece for employment when the applicable immigration and employment requirements are fulfilled.
For employment purposes, applicants may need an appropriate national visa together with the relevant residence authorization. Greece provides residence permit categories for third-country nationals working under dependent employment arrangements.
In many employment cases, the process begins with the Greek employer and the applicable invitation/employment authorization procedure before the worker proceeds with the required visa and residence formalities.
Process:
- Receive a genuine employment offer from a Greek employer.
- The employer completes the applicable employment and invitation procedures.
- Obtain the required employment-related approval and supporting documents.
- Apply for the appropriate Greek national visa for employment, where required.
- Submit your passport, employment documents and other required supporting documents.
- Travel to Greece after receiving the required visa approval.
- Complete the applicable residence permit formalities in Greece.
Official Details:
- Visa Type: National Visa for employment, where applicable
- Residence Category: Dependent Employment
- Employer involvement: Required in applicable employment routes
- Residence authorization: Subject to the applicable Greek immigration category
- Requirements vary according to nationality, occupation and employment type
Popular Job Categories in Greece:
- Hospitality & Hotel Workers: Opportunities in hotels, resorts, housekeeping, guest services and hospitality.
- Housekeeping Workers: Cleaning, room service and housekeeping positions in hotels and accommodation businesses.
- Restaurant & Food Service: Kitchen assistants, food service, restaurant and hospitality support roles.
- Construction Workers: Skilled and semi-skilled opportunities in construction and infrastructure.
- Agricultural Workers: Seasonal agricultural and farming opportunities where applicable.
- Warehouse & Logistics: Warehouse operations, packing, sorting, distribution and logistics support.
- Skilled Professionals: Depending on employer requirements, opportunities may be available for qualified technical and professional workers.
Employment Opportunities in Greece:
- Dependent Employment: Employment with a Greek employer under an applicable employment and residence route.
- Seasonal Employment: Certain seasonal employment routes, including eligible agricultural work, may be available under separate rules.
- Highly Skilled Employment: Eligible highly skilled professionals may qualify for specific residence pathways, including applicable EU Blue Card provisions.
- Special Employment Categories: Greece also provides residence categories for certain specialised employment situations.
Who Can Apply?
- Third-country nationals with a genuine employment opportunity in Greece.
- Candidates who meet the applicable employment and immigration requirements.
- Applicants holding a valid passport and required supporting documentation.
- Candidates who successfully complete the applicable visa and residence procedures.
Commonly Required Documents:
- Valid passport
- Employment offer or employment contract
- Employer-related approval or invitation documents, where applicable
- Completed national visa application
- Passport-size photographs
- Proof of accommodation or other supporting documents, where applicable
- Medical or other documents where required
- Additional documents requested by the Greek authorities
Why Consider Working in Greece?
- Employment opportunities across hospitality and tourism.
- Opportunities in construction, logistics and service industries.
- Seasonal employment opportunities in eligible sectors.
- Residence pathways available for eligible foreign workers.
Greece offers employment opportunities across hospitality, tourism, construction, agriculture, logistics and other sectors. Job availability, salary, employment conditions and immigration requirements depend on the employer, occupation and applicant's individual circumstances.
Important: Visa and residence approval is subject to Greek immigration and employment regulations and the decision of the relevant authorities. Applicants should ensure that their employment offer and documentation are genuine and satisfy the applicable requirements before travelling.