Family reunification of third-country nationals
A non-EU national living legally in Greece can apply for their family members to join them. The sponsor applies to the one-stop service of the Decentralised Administration for their area for approval of a family reunification entry visa; the family member then applies for a national visa at a Greek consulate and, after entry, for a family reunification residence permit. The sponsor must show personal, stable and regular income at least equal to the annual net income of a minimum-wage earner, increased where required.
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Cost of living
66
Price level · US = 100
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Tax
9–44%
Income tax (national)
VAT 24%
2026 scale for employment/pension/business income: 9%, 20%, 26%, 34%, 39% (EUR 40,000-60,000), 44% above EUR 60,000; lower rates for families and under-30s.
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Who it’s for
Non-EU family members (such as spouses and minor children) of a non-EU national legally resident in Greece.
Eligibility
Sponsor's residence
The sponsor holds a valid residence permit; the Attica Decentralised Administration checklist (November 2023) states the sponsor must have held it for at least 2 years.
Income
Under Ministerial Decision 225679 (Government Gazette B' 5223, 17 September 2024), the sponsor's personal, stable and regular income cannot be lower than the annual net income of a minimum-wage earner (monthly minimum wage x 14), increased where required under Article 84(2)(b) of Law 5038/2023. Regularity is shown by tax and social insurance records for the year before the application.
Housing and insurance
A valid lease and proof of the sponsor's social insurance (EFKA) are part of the application file.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistSponsor's valid residence permit and passport
- Steps to applyThe sponsor applies electronically to the one-stop service of the Decentralised
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