Hellenic Republic visas
Greece should be added because it combines standard work and EU Blue Card routes with high-interest residence categories for remote workers, financially independent people and investors. The system is document-heavy, so the user value is in translating official Ministry guidance into plain planning checklists.
3 routes · 2 without a sponsor · 2 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Ministry of Migration and Asylum — Greece ↗ · Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Plenary of Greek Bar Associations (Greek Bars) — Coordinates Greek bar associations that regulate lawyers authorised to practise law in Greece.
Visa routes (3)
EU Blue Card / highly qualified worker
Greek route for highly qualified third-country employees with a qualifying contract and salary.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Digital Nomad Visa
Greek visa route for non-EU remote workers who work for employers or clients outside Greece.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Golden Visa
Greek investment residence route, best known for real-estate and other qualifying investment categories.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 9 July 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Hellenic Republic have?+
We cover 3 Hellenic Republic visa routes in these categories: skilled migration, digital nomad, and investor. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Hellenic Republic visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
2 of the 3 Hellenic Republic routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 1 are employer-sponsored.
Which Hellenic Republic visas lead to permanent residence?+
2 of the 3 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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