Pakistani citizens moving to Hellenic Republic
Pakistani nationals typically move to Hellenic Republic through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece), so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 3 Greece routes — 2 can be started without a job offer, and 2 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
No. Pakistani nationals require a visa to enter Hellenic Republic, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Hellenic Republic consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Pakistani citizens
Of the 3 Hellenic Republic routes we cover, 2 can be started without an employer sponsor and 2 can lead to permanent residence. Expect a language test or qualification-recognition step, since language alignment is only partial.
All Hellenic Republic routes open to Pakistani applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
EU Blue Card / highly qualified worker
Greek route for highly qualified third-country employees with a qualifying contract and salary.
Job offer required · Leads to permanent residence
Digital Nomad Visa
Greek visa route for non-EU remote workers who work for employers or clients outside Greece.
No job offer needed · Temporary
Golden Visa
Greek investment residence route, best known for real-estate and other qualifying investment categories.
No job offer needed · Leads to permanent residence
Frequently asked questions
Can Pakistani citizens enter Hellenic Republic without a visa?+
No. Pakistani nationals require a visa to enter Hellenic Republic, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Hellenic Republic visa routes are best suited to Pakistani applicants?+
Pakistani nationals typically move to Hellenic Republic through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece), so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Pakistani applicants typically apply for a Hellenic Republic visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Hellenic Republic consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Hellenic Republic's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Pakistani citizens need a job offer to move to Hellenic Republic?+
Not necessarily. 2 of the 3 Hellenic Republic routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Pakistani citizens get permanent residence in Hellenic Republic?+
Yes. 2 of the 3 Hellenic Republic routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.