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A medical certificate from a recognized state or private body, showing that the applicant does not suffer from a disease capable of posing a risk to public health in accordance with the international data of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the EU acquis, as well as other infectious, contagious or parasitic diseases, which require measures to protect public health (more information on infectious diseases can be found on the website of the Hellenic National Public Health Organization - EODY).

A solemn declaration stating that you will reside in Greece with the intention of providing distant work and that you will not provide any services to employers based in Greece. 

For employed digital nomads: Proof of employment with an employer (natural or legal person) established outside of Greece for any period which covers the visa issue time.

For self-employed digital nomads: Information on your status as well as on the name, registered office, field of activity and corporate purpose of being self-employed in your own undertaking outside Greece. 

Proof of sufficient economic resources (around $3500USD monthly) to cover your living expenses without being a burden to the national social system.

A complete and signed application form with a recent colored photograph complying with the ICAO specification. The application shall be in the form of a solemn statement provided for in the provisions of paragraph 6 of Article 22 of L. 1599/1986 declaring that the included data are true and the supporting documents are not false or falsified. 

Passport valid for at least three months from the date of departure from Greece. In cases of urgency it may be waived. All passports must be issued within the previous decade and contain at least 2 blank pages. 

Criminal records from your country of residence for the past year (either ACRO certificate or DBS Enhanced certificate are accepted and they should be issued within the last 6 months from the date of the application submitted at the VAC).

Travel insurance policy with a period of validity being the same as the one of the visa. It must cover repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and hospital care.

A medical certificate downloaded from the official site.

Sufficient resources to stay in Greece (around $3500USD per month)

Be able to work remotely using Information and Communication Technologies ICT with employers or clients outside Greece.

The applicant should not be considered a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations nor be registered as a persona non grata in national databases.

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Documentation that the investment meets the criteria of Article 1 of Greek Law 3894/2010.

Three copies of Investment plan both in hard copy and electronic format.

Comprehensive business plan proposed for inclusion. The business plan shall include, inter alias, information and other data.

Assistance requested by the Greek Public Sector, according to Greek Law 3894/2010.

Certificates of ownership of fixed assets or leasing or cooperation contracts with the owner of the fixed asset (e.g. land, patent, etc.).

Copies of documentation regarding the licensing of the investment (previous licensing attempts, correspondence with Ministers, State agencies and authorities, summary of the actions taken to date).

Valid passport or other travel document that is recognized by Greece.

Medical certificate proving that you have no contiguous disease, which may endanger public health.

The  total investment cost exceeds €100,000,000, irrespective of the investment sector.

Or, the total cost of the investment exceeds 15 million Euro, for investments in the industry sector in currently operating industrial zones or 3 million euros for investments that are approved projects within the JESSICA fund context.

Or, the total cost of the investment is over 40 million euros and concurrently creates at least 120 new employment positions.

At least 150 new employment positions are created from the investment in a viable manner or at least 600 jobs are retained.

Or, the investment cost exceeds 5 million euros for the development of business parks.

Valid travel document: The validity period of the travel document should exceed that of the visa by three months and must be issued in the previous 10 years.

Cover letter of the local undertaking mentioning the identity and the contact details of the company, the specialty and the job description of the applicant and providing proof of the legality of the applicant’s employment at the company.

Certified copy of the services contract between the local undertaking and a corresponding undertaking active in Greece. This contract must provide for: the provision of specific services exclusively relating to the installation, test operation and maintenance of the supplied items, the period of provision of services, the number and speciality of the persons to be employed, the payment of the employees’ accommodation expenses, medical and pharmaceutical care and return costs.

A fully completed and signed application form for a long - term national visa, accompanied by a recent colour photograph of the applicant, which must meet the relevant standards provided by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The application form stands for the statutory declaration, provided by paragraph 6, Article 22 of Act 1599/1986, that the data reported are true and the supporting documents are not forged or falsified.

Criminal record certificate issued by the foreign authorities, certifying the criminal status of the applicant in the country of his/her residence. In cases where the applicant lives in a country different from that of his/her origin, for more than a year before lodging the entry visa application, the Consular Authority may, request the presentation of a criminal record certificate issued by the country of origin.

Medical certificate issued by a recognized state or private institution, showing that the person concerned does not suffer from a disease capable of constituting a risk to public health, according to the international data of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union acquis, as well as other infectious, contagious or parasitic diseases, imposing the taking of measures to protect public health.

Travel insurance, with a duration equal to, at minimum, that of the visa issued, covering the costs which may arise in case of repatriation for medical reasons, for urgent medical care and/or for emergency hospital care.

In order to establish that there are no grounds for refusing entry under paragraph 2, Article 4 of Law 4251/2014, the competent Consular Authority may require that additional supporting documents are filed.

Applicant must be from non EU/EEA country.

Applicant must have a job offer from employer in Greece.

Applicant muust have recent police clearance.

Applicant must have valid travel documents.

Applicant must have valid travel health insurance.

Copies of valid passport (like the bio page, past visas, etc)

Copies of departure ticket or sufficient financial resources cost of their departure

Proof of sufficient means of subsistence, eg. bank statements

Visa application form, completed and signed 

Applicant must be between the age of 18 and 35

Applicant must hold Canadian passport which must be valid, contains at least two blank pages and must be issued within the previous 10 years.

Applicant must have departure ticket or sufficient funds to purchase such a ticket

Applicant must have enough funds for maintenance during the period of initial stay in Greece

Applicant must must have comprehensive health insurance in Greece

Applicant must not be accompanied by children and family members

A certificate proving registration and payment of fees at the respective education establishment, as appropriate, or a certificate that he/she has been accepted for registration.

Evidence proving that they have adequate income to meet study and subsistence costs, amounting to at least €400 per month. The amount of sufficient income is proved by a deposit account, a bank transfer, a scholarship, or a proof of salary in case the student is employed part-time (upon renewal of the residence permit).

Consent of the parents or the person exercising parental authority for the planned stay, if under 18 years of age.

When the curriculum to be attended by the third - country national requires sufficient knowledge of the Greek language, as a prerequisite for his/her registration, the relevant education establishment shall make the necessary checks and issue the corresponding certificate, which shall be presented to the competent Greek Consular Authority.

A passport or other recognized travel document meeting the following criteria: a) its validity exceeds by at least three months the intended date of departure from the territory of the Enhanced Schengen Cooperation Member - States or, in case of more than one visits, after the last intended date of departure from the territory of the Member - States; however, under reasoned urgent circumstances, this obligation may be lifted; b) it has at least two blank pages; c) it has been issued within the previous decade 46.

Applicant must be a students from non EU/EEA country.

Applicant must have sufficient funds to cover the living expenses during the stay in Greece (equivalent to at least €400 per month during the period of studies).

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