EU Blue Card
Greece
Last updated: December 24, 2025
2 years (renewable)
$165
6-12 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
The EU Blue Card is a work visa for skilled professionals from outside Europe. Greece offers this special permit to highly trained workers. You can live, work, and bring your family to Greece. This visa is better than a regular work permit. You get healthcare access, the right to travel freely in Europe, and a clear path to permanent residency or citizenship later. It's for professionals with a university degree or 3+ years of professional experience. Your job must match your skills and pay at least €31,900+ yearly.
Key Benefits
- Work without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children
- Access to public healthcare
- Travel Schengen area visa-free
- Apply for permanent residency after 2 years in Greece
- Path to Greek citizenship after 7 years
- Change employers with notification
- Equal labor and social benefits as Greeks
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Age 18 or older
- University degree (any field, any country) OR 3+ years professional experience in your field
- Real employment contract required (not casual or informal)
- Salary must be €31,900+ yearly (gross)
- Contract duration 6 months to 1 year
- Clean criminal background
- No serious contagious diseases
- Have not applied for refugee or asylum status
Financial Requirement
Employment contract paying €31,900+ per year (1.6x average Greek salary); contract must be 6 months to 1 year minimum
Documents
- Valid passportMust be valid for 3+ months beyond stay
- University degree or work experienceDegree from any country OR proof of 3+ years professional experience
- Signed employment contractMust show yearly gross salary of €31,900+
- Police background checkCriminal record check from home country
- Health insuranceComprehensive medical coverage
- Proof of residenceWhere you will live in Greece
- PhotographsStandard size, white background
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.