Work permit (salaried / EU Blue Card) (Άδεια διαμονής για εξαρτημένη εργασία / Μπλε Κάρτα ΕΕ)
Work permit (salaried / EU Blue Card) is a residence route in Greece (Employment). Employer job offer; Blue Card for graduates with salary ≥ ~1× average gross wage; quota-based for ordinary workers.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 9–44%; 50% inbound-worker exemption 7 yrs (Art. 5C)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Employment |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | — |
| Income / yr | — |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 7 |
| Work | yes |
| Eligible | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Tax | Worldwide 9–44%; 50% inbound-worker exemption 7 yrs (Art. 5C) |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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