Spouse and Family Visa Services
Residency and family reunification support for spouses, partners, and families moving to Greece.
What is the Greece Spousal Visa?
The Greece Spousal Visa is commonly used to describe the process that allows eligible family members to join and live in Greece with a Greek citizen or EU national. While many refer to this visa as a "spousal visa", the official immigration pathway is typically called family reunification. This process allows husbands, wives, registered partners, and dependent children to apply for residency based on the nationality or citizenship of the main applicant.
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Who Can Apply?
You may be eligible for family reunification if you meet these conditions:
Husbands, wives and children of Greek or EU-nationals
Dependent children under the permitted age requirements, i.e. over 18 if disabled
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How It Works
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Enter Greece Legally
Before applying for the Greece spouse and family residence permit, you must first enter Greece legally with a valid passport and proof of arrival, such as entry stamps and travel records. Once in Greece, you will also need a Greek address and supporting documents showing your family connection and accommodation arrangements.
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Gather and Prepare Your Documents
The application requires a set of supporting documents from both spouses. This typically includes identification documents, proof of marriage registration with the Greek authorities, health insurance coverage, proof of residence in Greece, and authorization documents allowing the application to be submitted on your behalf. Our team helps organize and review everything before submission to make the process smoother.
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Submit Your Application and Receive Temporary Status
Once your documents are ready, the application is submitted online to the immigration authorities. After submission, applicants are typically issued a temporary residence certificate, often called the "white paper," which allows you to legally remain in Greece while your application is being processed. Due to current processing times, the final residence permit can take significantly longer to be issued.
Why the Spousal Visa is so beneficial
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Flexible Living
Live in Greece without local employment or investment requirements.
Family & Travel Freedom
Include your spouse and dependent children while enjoying Schengen travel flexibility.
Accessible Requirements
Benefit from lower financial requirements compared to investment-based residency options like the Greek Golden Visa.
How we help you apply
Eligibility Check
We assess whether you meet all requirements.
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Documentation Review
We guide you in gathering proof of residency, work contract, or business activity.
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Application Submission
We handle the filing with the local immigration authorities.
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Ongoing Support
We coordinate communication and follow-ups with the Greek Consulates and Ministry of Immigration & Asylum to ensure a seamless application process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the Greece Spousal Visa?
Q: Who can apply for family reunification in Greece?
Q: What documents are needed for a spousal or family visa?
Q: Do I need to enter Greece before applying?
Q: How long is the spousal/family residence permit valid?
Q: How long does the application take?
Q: Can family members work in Greece on this visa?
Q: How can My Greek Expat Journey help with my spousal or family visa?
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The best part of the "My Greek Expat Journey" service is that it insulates one from the Greek bureaucracy. Chloe is patient and effective with what she does and delivers results. She communicates well and her guidance is most valuable.
Dennis A., USA
Chloe and the team are honestly incredible - the service is so smooth and efficient and just took the pressure off when you already have a to-do list the length of your arm when relocating.
Kelly Bradshaw, UK
Chloe did the Greece AFM for my wife and I seamlessly and with great communication and support. Excellent job and highly recommend utilizing her services with confidence.
Sherif Abdalla, USA
Extremely satisfied with the service Chloe & her team provided. I got prompt replies and thanks to them got my residency permit. I recommend anyone who thinks of moving to Greece.
Serhat Özkara, Belgium
I was having issues getting an AMKA here in Greece and My Greek Expat Journey was my lifesaver!
Giovanna Toldo, Italy
A wonderful Company that REALLY helped us a lot and took a lot of pressure off our daughters move to Athens! Chloe was incredibly helpful and prompt to respond to messages and I can honestly recommend her company to anyone moving to Greece!
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