Government-Approved Overseas Jobs in Greece (European Union) — Official National Work Permit (Type-D Visa)

The Greek Employment Pre-Approval (Έγκριση Απασχόλησης) is the official legal authorization issued by the Decentralized Administration (Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση) in Greece under the Greek Immigration Code, permitting a licensed employer to recruit a skilled third-country national.

Step-by-Step Approval Lifecycle:

• 1. Labor Market Verification & Quota Approval: The Greek employer registers the vacancy with the Public Employment Service (DYPA) to confirm European quota availability.
• 2. Decentralized Administration Pre-Approval: The employer files your passport, trade experience certificates, and legal affidavit. The Decentralized Administration approves the file and transmits official approval directly to the Greek Embassy in New Delhi.
• 3. VFS Biometrics & Type-D Stamping: You attend a scheduled appointment at your nearest VFS Global Greece Visa Application Centre in India to submit your physical passport, biometric fingerprints, and PCC apostille.

Yes, an original Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) with MEA Apostille is strictly mandatory for all Indian nationals applying for a National Employment Visa (Type-D) for Greece, in accordance with the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961.

Note: Nexora Global Workforce handles document verification, apostille coordination, and VFS Greece slot scheduling on your behalf.

Under the Greek Labor Code (Article 1 of Law 1082/1980 & National General Collective Agreement), all full-time salaried employees in the private sector in Greece are legally entitled to receive 14 salaries every 12-month calendar year. This is not a voluntary bonus — it is a strict statutory requirement enforced by the Hellenic Labor Inspectorate (SEPE).

The standard European work week in Greece is 40 hours per week (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, or 6.6 hours per day over 6 days). Any work beyond 40 hours is legally classified as overtime and must be compensated at premium statutory rates.

• Night Work Premium (22:00 to 06:00): All hours worked during the night shift automatically receive an extra +25% salary bonus.
• Mandatory Digital Work Card (Ψηφιακή Κάρτα Εργασίας): Greek employers utilize government digital cards to log daily swipe-in and swipe-out times in real time to the Ministry of Labor, ensuring zero unrecorded or unpaid overtime.
• Paid Annual Leave: Under Greek law, you receive 20 working days of paid leave during your first year, increasing to 21 and 22 days in subsequent years.

All overseas employment offers processed by Nexora Global Workforce include 100% free employer-provided furnished accommodation, compliant with Greek and European municipal health and safety codes.

• Free Furnished Living Quarters: Clean, modern residential apartments or dedicated hostel rooms equipped with comfortable bedding, wardrobes, heating, summer air conditioning, hot water, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
• Utility Bills Paid: Water, electricity, garbage collection, and municipal heating expenses are covered directly by your employer. No deductions from your monthly salary.
• Daily Transportation: Free company shuttle buses commute workers directly between employer residential quarters and the worksite daily. In urban settings, monthly public metro/bus passes are subsidized or paid.
• Food & Meals:
  • Agriculture & Farm Facilities: Most agricultural operators provide free farm meals or fresh produce allotments.
  • Hospitality & Resort Positions: Full 3 free duty meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) are provided at the hotel staff cafeteria.
  • Construction & Industrial Plants: Fully equipped self-cooking kitchens with refrigerators and gas stoves are available in accommodations, allowing Indian workers to prepare their preferred Indian meals.

Within the first 14 days of landing in Greece, your employer and Nexora's local coordination team complete your registration with Greek state tax and public healthcare authorities:

• Complete Medical & Hospital Coverage: With your e-EFKA electronic insurance card, you have free access to Greek state hospitals, emergency rooms, specialist outpatient doctors, and subsidized prescription medicines (typically 75% to 100% covered).
• Workplace Accident & Injury Coverage: Comprehensive statutory coverage for any site injuries, including full salary continuation during medical recovery and rehabilitation care.
• Pension & Social Contributions: All social security contributions made into e-EFKA are legally recorded under your AMKA number and remain credited under European social mobility conventions.

The Single Work and Residence Permit (Άδεια Διαμονής / Single Permit) is an official European Union biometric smart card that combines your right to live and work legally in Greece.

• Arrival on National Visa D: You travel to Greece on your valid Type-D National Visa stamped in your passport.
• Decentralized Administration Biometrics: Within 30 days of arrival, our local Greece team accompanies you to the Aliens & Immigration Department (Διεύθυνση Αλλοδαπών και Μετανάστευσης) to submit digital fingerprint biometrics and passport photos.
• Blue Certificate (Μπλε Βεβαίωση): Immediately upon submitting your application, you receive an official legal certification known as the Ble Vevaiosi (Blue Paper). This gives you 100% legal resident status and full employment authorization while the biometric card is being produced.
• Smart Card Issuance: The Greek Ministry of Migration issues your biometric plastic Residence Permit card, typically valid for 1 to 2 years and fully renewable by your employer upon contract extension.

Yes, absolutely! Greece is a founding member of the Schengen Zone. Holding a valid Greek National Long-Stay Employment Visa (Type-D) and Greek Residence Permit grants you extensive freedom of movement across Europe.

Pathway to European Union Permanent Residency (EU PR):

• 5-Year Continuous Legal Stay: Under European Council Directive 2003/109/EC and Greek Immigration Law, after completing 5 continuous years of legal employment in Greece, foreign workers become eligible to apply for Long-Term Resident Status (Επί Μακρόν Διαμένων).
• Permanent Residency Rights: An EU Long-Term Residence permit grants permanent right of abode in Greece, freedom to change employers across any sector, and streamlined mobility to work in other European Union member states.
• Family Reunification: After maintaining a legal residence permit, workers have the statutory right under Greek Law to sponsor their spouse and minor children to live with them in Greece with full access to free Greek public education and healthcare.

Nexora Global Workforce operates on strict ethical recruitment standards, 100% MEA compliance, and absolute fee transparency. We do not collect unauthorized advances or promote fake visa guarantees.