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Greece — Business: Hiring Employees
Hiring a non-EU worker in Greece needs a contract of at least one year, regional approval and a national visa; the initial permit costs EUR 300 and lasts two years.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceEU Immigration Portal, employed worker in Greece; PwC GreeceLast reviewed: 2026-10-26
Key facts
- The employer applies to the Decentralized Administration with a work contract of at least one year and a tax certificate; pay must be at least that of an unskilled worker.
- Annual admission limits are set by a joint ministerial decision every two years by region and specialty.
- The worker applies for a national visa, then a residence permit at a one-stop shop; the initial permit costs EUR 300 and is valid two years, renewable for three.
- Employer social security is 21.79% of pay (PwC, from 1 January 2025).
- No processing time is given for the initial permit.