Greece

EU Blue Card

Highly qualified employment in Greece

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The Greek EU Blue Card combines residence with highly qualified employment for eligible third-country nationals.

CETO Global assesses each case and coordinates the process with qualified Greek immigration, legal, corporate and tax professionals where required.

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Core Requirements

  • Qualifying highly skilled employment in Greece
  • Employment contract or binding offer
  • Higher professional qualifications or accepted experience
  • Current Greek Blue Card salary threshold
  • Health and social-security coverage
  • Professional recognition for regulated occupations

The salary threshold can change and must be checked before filing.

Strategic Advantages

Family

Qualifying family members can benefit from favourable residence and employment provisions.

EU Mobility

Movement to another participating Member State can be possible after satisfying the relevant rules.

Long-Term Residence

Special aggregation rules can apply to qualifying Blue Card periods across participating states.

Career Flexibility

Employer or role changes remain subject to the applicable Blue Card procedure.

Our Process

Professional Review

Assess education, experience and profession.

Job Review

Review employer, duties and contract.

Salary Check

Verify the current Blue Card threshold.

Qualifications

Confirm professional qualification evidence.

Application

Coordinate employer and immigration documentation.

EU Strategy

Plan family, mobility and long-term residence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a job offer?

Yes, a qualifying highly skilled employment basis is required.

Is a university degree always required?

Higher qualifications are central, though accepted professional experience can be relevant in defined circumstances.

Can I work anywhere in the EU?

No. The Blue Card offers specific mobility procedures, not unrestricted EU free movement.

Build Your Career in Greece & Europe

Turn a qualifying high-skilled offer into a coordinated Greek and European mobility strategy.

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