Published: 15.06.2026
Greece provides a family-reunification route for spouses of Greek or EU citizens and of eligible third-country residents. Depending on the case, applicants need a national Type D visa, proof of a legally recognised marriage or partnership, lawful entry and a clean criminal record relevant to public-order or security concerns.
According to the source, visa-free Schengen entry alone does not allow a spouse to convert a tourist stay into a Greek residence permit, except under the applicable EU family-member route. The process normally begins with a Type D visa at a consulate, followed by entry and residence-permit formalities in Greece. This is particularly relevant to families relocating together or joining a relative already living in Greece. Applicants should address the route before travelling because proof of the relationship, the sponsor’s status and a clean criminal record are central to the procedure.