Category: Humanitarian / Refugee / Asylum Visa
Overview: Individuals seeking international protection in Greece due to a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm in their home country. This category includes asylum seekers, recognized refugees, and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, offering legal status and protection.
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution (race, religion, nationality, political opinion, social group) or a real risk of serious harm upon return to their country of origin.
Processing Time: ~365 days
Visa Duration: 36 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://migration.gov.gr/en/asylum-service/
Summary: This process allows individuals fleeing persecution or serious harm to seek international protection in Greece, granting legal status, protection from refoulement, and access to essential services.