FAQ
Common questions.
What do I need for the Greece student visa?
The official page asks for: national (type D) visa for studies, acceptance by a Greek higher education institution, full health insurance, proof of paid enrolment fees, parental consent if under 18 and passport valid 3 months past the visa, as well as the money to live on.
How much money do I need for the Greece student visa?
At least EUR 650 a month, checked monthly or yearly, shown with savings, transfers, grants, scholarships or pay from part-time work.
Do I need to pay tuition before I apply?
Show that you have paid the enrolment fees, where the institution charges them.
Can I work while I study in Greece?
Part-time work only, outside study hours, up to 20 hours a week. Law 5275/2026 set this limit in February 2026.
Can I stay in Greece after I graduate?
Graduates can get a one-year permit to look for work or set up a business that matches their studies.
Can I get a Greece student visa for a language course?
Yes.
How long can I stay on the Greece student visa?
Since Law 5275/2026 the permit lasts as long as the maximum length of the study programme, plus one year if the school asks for Greek language study. Yes, if the institution confirms you are still studying there and the conditions are still met. Progress is checked every two years.
How much does the Greece student visa cost?
EUR 150 for the study residence permit. The official pages give no visa fee.
Who can apply for the Greece student visa?
Open to people from outside the EU, the EEA and Switzerland. People from outside the EU who hold a national visa for studies and have been accepted by a higher education institution in Greece.
How do I apply?
Get a national study visa from a Greek embassy or consulate, then apply in Greece to the Aliens and Migration service of the Decentralised Administration. The permit is issued within 60 days of a complete application.
Sources
- Greece: Residence permit for studies (type H.1), after a national (type D) study visa (migration.gov.gr)
- Greece: how to apply (migration.gov.gr)
- Greece: Residence permit for studies (type H.1), after a national (type D) study visa (migration.gov.gr)
- Greece: Ministry of Migration: legal migration legislation (migration.gov.gr)
General information, not legal advice. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.