Greece study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-07-16
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Non-EU students accepted by a Greek higher-education institution for a specific course need sufficient funds for sustenance and, where necessary, paid enrolment fees. Study residence permits are valid for one year and renewable yearly; a multi-annual permit holder must submit enrolment, exam-participation and updated-transcript evidence every two years or the permit is withdrawn. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Application fee | 90 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance) | 150 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (residence card) | 16 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 60 days | Official source |
| Study route | Money to show | 650 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Work allowed while studying (term time) | 20 hours/week | Official source |
| Study route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The exact Greek student route limits the stated work permission to part-time employment during studies; no broader post-study work right is inferred. | Official source |
| Study route | The destination-specific EU Immigration Portal states that a student in Greece can work part-time during studies. | Official source |