Work visas and residence
Questions, answers and WorkMarket.eu guides about working and living in Greece.
11 questions
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Can a recruiter guarantee approval or an appointment?
Require the legal entity, actual application stage, itemised services and official channel in writing. Workmarket should reject unconditional approval guarantees and disclose dependencies before accepting a commercial li
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What should I check before renewal or changing employer?
Prepare the exact permit category, expiry date, employment history and proposed change for the competent service. Obtain current deadlines and evidence requirements. This seed deliberately supplies no universal renewal d
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Can a Filipino worker employed in Czechia take a Greek job?
Assess nationality, current residence and the proposed Greek route individually. Ask the employer for the lawful entry and work basis, application stages and written costs before arranging relocation.
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Can seasonal permission be used for year-round work?
Treat seasonal admission as a specific route. Verify authorised dates, employer and activity. Older portal limits and bilateral arrangements should not be generalised to every nationality or application.
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What is the current Greek Blue Card salary threshold?
No verified 2026 amount is supplied here. The EU portal contains a 2024 figure. Obtain the current official threshold and category conditions before assessing an offer; do not reuse that historical amount.
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Can an electronic submission receipt prove work rights?
A simple filing receipt is different from the qualifying official certificate. Verify the document and underlying rights before starting.
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Can an agency sponsor overseas workers?
The 2026 framework extends sponsored admission to qualifying temporary employment agencies. Agency eligibility and implementing requirements must be verified.
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What are E.1 E.4 and E.5?
The Ministry distinguishes highly skilled employment E.1, employer-sponsored employment E.4 and seasonal employment E.5. Their conditions are not interchangeable.
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Can a company recruit any number of overseas workers?
Admission capacity and supporting-document requirements apply. The employer must check the relevant available positions rather than promise unrestricted sponsorship.
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What changed in the legal framework in 2026?
The Labour Ministry identifies Law 5038/2023 as amended by Law 5275/2026. Older portal instructions need checking against that framework.
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What is metaklisi?
It is employer-sponsored admission for specified employment. The employer application, national employment visa and residence application are distinct stages.
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General information, not a decision about your individual case. Laws change — check the official source and the review date.