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4 programs for Greece. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
A residence permit for non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based entirely outside Greece. Under the 2023 Migration Code it falls within the 'sufficient means of living' category and is issued for two years, with an income requirement and a ban on serving Greek-based clients.
The standard employed-worker residence permit for non-EU nationals with a Greek job offer. Greece operates an admission-quota system set periodically by ministerial decision, and a separate seasonal-work route covers agriculture and tourism.
Greece's implementation of the EU Blue Card for highly qualified non-EU employees with a qualifying job offer and a salary above an average-pay multiple. It offers enhanced rights and a faster path to EU long-term residence, with expedited processing for recognised employers.
Since the 2024 reform, real-estate thresholds are tiered: a higher tier for high-demand areas (such as Athens/Attica, Thessaloniki and popular islands), a mid tier elsewhere, and a reduced tier for converting commercial property to residential use or restoring listed buildings. Financial-investment options also exist.
No. The Greek Golden Visa does not grant access to employment in Greece for the investor or for family members included on it.
Both require qualifying income and bar you from working for Greek-based employers. The key difference is the income type: the FIP permit relies on passive income, while the digital nomad permit is for active remote work for non-Greek employers.
The FIP permit is a three-year renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals with stable passive income from outside Greece — Greece's 'retirement' route. Holders may not work or be self-employed in Greece and must spend a minimum period in the country each year.
No. The Golden Visa has no minimum-stay requirement; you keep it by maintaining the qualifying investment.
The International Mobility Program (IMP) is a great option for workers whose jobs are exempt from a labour market test, including intra-company transfers and treaty-based professionals.
The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) allows young adults from eligible countries to holiday and work in Australia, with requirements including a passport from an eligible country, being aged 18-30 (or 35 for some nationalities), and having sufficient funds.
International Experience Canada (IEC) is a program that allows young adults from partner countries to work and travel in Canada.
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Work abroad — Greece
