Greece Dependent Employment Residence Permit

Greece’s dependent employment residence permit is the E.4 route for third-country nationals who enter with a national visa for dependent employment after the employer’s invitation request has been approved.

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Programme Snapshot

Item	Current Rule
Greek category	E.4 residence permit after approved invitation for dependent employment
Entry basis	National visa for dependent employment after employer invitation approval
Contract	Full-time employment contract for at least 1 year
Salary floor	At least the monthly earnings of an unskilled worker; current minimum-wage signal is EUR 920/month from April 1, 2026
Filing	Applicant submits online after entry and before national visa expiry
Fees	EUR 150 residence permit fee plus EUR 16 card-printing fee
Timing	Mitos estimate: 50 to 80 days
Validity	Variable subject to conditions

Good Fit

This route is strongest for ordinary Greek local employment where the employer has completed the invitation sequence and the role is not a Blue Card salary or qualification case.

Poor Fit

It is usually a poor fit for highly qualified employees who can use the EU Blue Card, remote workers, seasonal workers, applicants without an approved employer invitation, and roles that do not meet Greek wage or labour-law conditions.