Greece work route
1 current source-backed work 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 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work route | The Greece work route is for a person with an eligible job or authorised activity; work is limited to the approved employer, role or conditions. | 2026-07-14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: igration Portal Employed worker in Greece Employed worker in Greece Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as an employed worker in Greece? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To work in Greece as an employed worker, you need: a national visa for employment; a residence permit for employment. According to the new Migration Code, Greece implements a system of volumes of admission of non-EU nationals for the purposes of dependent/salaried employment, which are included in a joint ministerial decision issued every two years setting the maximum number of jobs for salaried employment by region and specialty jobs. For this decision to be issued, the opinions of competent bodies (Economic and Social Council of Greece, Greek Manpower Employment Organisation, the Regions of the country), with regard to the current employment needs in the Greek territory, are taken into consideration. These needs are defined mainly according to the following criteria: consultation betw | Official source |
| Work route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: & Home affairs About us Job opportunities Contact us Discover more HOME … Policies Migration and asylum EU Immigration Portal Employed worker in Greece Employed worker in Greece Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to work as an employed worker in Greece? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions To work in Greece as an employed worker, you need: a national visa for employment; a residence permit for employment. According to the new Migration Code, Greece implements a system of volumes of admission of non-EU nationals for the purposes of dependent/salaried employment, which are included in a joint ministerial decision issued every two years setting the maximum number of jobs for salaried employment by region and specialty jobs. For this decision to be issued, the opinions of competent bodies (Economic and Social Council of Greece, Greek Manpower Employment Organisation, the Regions of the country), with regard to the current employment needs in the Greek territory, are | Official source |
Official sources
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