Who needs residence permit :
Citizens of the European Union and students from Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein do not need to apply for a residence permit as they have the right of free movement in Greece.
Foreign students from other countries (third countries), other than the aforementioned countries, who have been issued with a national visa for studies (D 1.1. "Studies") by the Greek consular authorities of their country of origin are required to apply for a residence permit for studies up to 90 days after their arrival in Greece.
How to apply:
To apply for an initial residence permit, to renew your residence permit or to receive your residence permit you should visit the online platform (here) of the General Secretariat of Migration Policy and after reading the detailed instructions on the left, select the category "Studies" and submit your application.
Supporting documents:
- A certified copy of the travel document with the required national entry visa (VISA D).
- Proof of registration and payment of fees at the relevant educational institution.
- Evidence proving that he/she has sufficient resources to cover the costs of study and living expenses, the amount of which is determined by the procedure provided for by par. 51 of Article 176, joint ministerial decision.
- If a third country citizen applies for a residence permit for studies with a duration of validity equal to the maximum duration of the specific study programme, a certificate from the relevant educational institution shall be submitted for the total duration of the programme of study to be followed.
- Confirmation that an application has been submitted to the relevant insurance institution for full sickness insurance for all risks covered for nationals or an insurance policy from a private insurance institution.
- Electronic fee, 150 euros (available on e-paravolo by selecting : Public Body -> Ministry of Immigration and Asylum (formerly Migration Policy)-Immigration-with code 2107).
Progess and final result:
You can monitor the progress of your application through (this) online application .
A personal interview may be required at the Immigration Office in the region of residence for the granting of a residence permit for studies.
- Department of Residence Permits of Grevena
Administration building, end of K. Taliadouris Street 511 00, Grevena
Τηλ.2462353452,-48,-58 - Department of Residence Permits of Kastoria
Administrative building 521 00 Kastoria (P.O. Box 225)
Tel.2467022124,-672 - Department of Residence Permits of Kozani
Z.E.P. building 501 00 Kozani
Τηλ.2461350184,-105,-189,-281 - Department of Residence Permits of Florina
Ptolemaion Administration Building 1, 531 00 Florina
Tel. 2385049135,-131,-134
