Living and working in Greece for longer than 90 days can be tricky if you are not a European resident of a country recognized by the European Economic Area. If you qualify as an EEA resident and wish to stay for longer than 90 days, you must apply for a residence certificate within two months of entering the country. This residence certificate is valid for up to five years, after which you can apply for a permanent residence certificate.

Non EEA nationals who wish to work in Greece for longer than 90 days must apply for a residence permit once entering the country so the permit can fully process before your visitation visa expires. When applying for a resident permit, one must provide a visa, a passport with two photos, proof of health and medical insurance, proof of a local address, and financial support or income, and an employment contract. These documents must be in Greek, so it is important that you have the means of translating your documents into Greek before turning them in.

Apartments in Greece are both readily available in the major cities and affordable compared to other major international cities. There are plenty of online resources available for finding housing, making it easy to find living accommodations before you leave home for a job in Greece.