Work & Employment

Everything for working in Greece - from registration to taxes to unemployment.

Prerequisites

Legal residence in Greece, AFM

These steps often depend on each other. Follow this order for the smoothest experience.

Required before you can legally work

Social security number for employment

Your employer registers you in the system

Social insurance contributions

Access to online tax services

Your employer handles ERGANI registration, but you need AFM and AMKA first.

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Same day (in person) or 1 week (video call appointment)4 docsAvailable online

Immediate (at desk) or up to 30 days (if verification needed)4 docs

Immediate4 docsAvailable online

Same day to 1 week3 docsAvailable online

1-3 days5 docsAvailable online

1-2 hours (with preparation)5 docsAvailable online

Processing: 1-2 weeks5 docsAvailable online

All employment must be registered in ERGANI. Freelancers must pay their own social insurance monthly.