How does Employment Residence Permit (Dependent Work) work in Greece, and who qualifies?

The Employment Residence Permit (Dependent Work) is the standard route for non-EU nationals with a Greek job offer. You need a valid, signed employment contract, a salary at least at the applicable minimum-wage level, and an employer with the financial capacity and social-insurance enrolment to support the hire. The defining feature is the admission-quota system: your position must appear in the current national admission decision (quota), which Greece sets periodically by ministerial decision for specific specialties.

Because the quota limits how many workers can be admitted in each specialty, timing and the availability of a slot matter a great deal on this route. A separate seasonal-work scheme covers shorter-term roles in agriculture and tourism.

For highly qualified roles, the EU Blue Card is often a smoother alternative because it is employer-driven and not tied to the quota in the same way. Quotas, fees and minimum-wage levels change periodically, so confirm the current admission decision and figures on the official portals before applying. ACME can help you and your employer check whether your specialty is covered by the current quota.