Highly Qualified Worker Permit (EU Blue Card)
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Highly Qualified Worker Permit (EU Blue Card)
Highly Qualified Worker Permit (EU Blue Card)
Greece · Work
What it is
Greece issues EU Blue Cards for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a degree and a high-salary job offer. Processed through the Migration and Asylum Ministry.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- 2 years, renewable. Permanent residence after 5 years.
- Application fee
- EUR 300
- Processing time
- 4 months
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Key requirements
- University degree of at least 3 years recognised in Greece
- Employment contract for at least 1 year
- Gross annual salary of at least EUR 22,800 (1.5× the average Greek salary)
- No prior irregular stay in Greece
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 25 May 2026.