Greece
Hellenic Republic • Capital: Athens
Labour Europe is an independent public information resource and is not affiliated with Greece immigration authorities, the European Union, or sovereign ministries. Statutory wages, permit thresholds, and procedural rules change frequently. Always verify requirements directly with the sovereign authorities cited below before submitting applications or making relocation commitments.
1. Country Overview & Mobility Context
Greece enforces a 14-month statutory minimum wage model with residence and work permits managed by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
2. Wages & Pay Floor Structure
Statutory minimum wage (Genikos Katotatos Misthos) is €830.00/month gross based on 14 payments annually (€11,620.00/year gross), equating to €968.33/month when annualized over 12 months.
3. Work & Residence Permit Routes
Citizens of the European Union, EEA, and Switzerland enjoy freedom of movement to live and work in Greece without an immigration work permit, subject to basic administrative residence registration after arrival.
4. International Student Work Rights
Third-country students enrolled in higher education in Greece are subject to specific legal restrictions regarding employment hours during academic terms.
5. Family Reunification & Dependent Rights
Spouses, registered partners, and minor children of foreign workers in Greece generally have the right to apply for family reunification, subject to statutory conditions:
- Proof of Subsistence: The sponsor must demonstrate sufficient stable recurring income to support dependents without resorting to social welfare.
- Adequate Accommodation: Proof of a rental contract of sufficient size for the family unit.
- Health Insurance: Full comprehensive health cover for all accompanying family members.
6. Living & Relocation Budgets
Relocating to Greece requires evaluating both recurring monthly expenses (rent, food, transit, utilities) and upfront capital needs (housing deposits, temporary stays, flights).
7. Worker Rights & Protection
Employees in Greece are protected by European Union employment directives, including the Working Time Directive (maximum 48h workweek average) and the Directive on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions.
8. Finding Official Work Resources
Avoid fraudulent recruitment scams. European law prohibits charging recruitment or job application fees to candidates. Use the verified public employment service:
9. Verified Official Portals & Authorities
Ministry of Migration and Asylum ↗
Official ministry handling residence permits, international protection, and foreign residence cards.
https://migration.gov.gr/en/DYPA (Public Employment Service) ↗
Greek public employment service coordinating employment registers and labour integration programs.
https://www.dypa.gov.gr/enSEPE (Labour Inspectorate Authority) ↗
Independent public authority supervising compliance with Greek labour law and minimum wages.
https://www.hli.gov.gr/10. Next Official Step & Relocation Checklist
Ready to take your next step? Use our interactive checklist to track paperwork, appointments with municipal authorities, and financial preparation.