The landscape for Greek entrepreneurship just received a major upgrade. With the recent enactment of Law 5275/2026, Greece is positioning itself as a premier European hub for highly skilled professionals and innovative businesses.

At Koutalidis Law Firm, our Global Mobility Department is closely tracking these landmark changes to the Greek Immigration Code. Whether you are a tech visionary, a strategic investor, or a business looking to scale, the door to Greece has never been wider.

What’s New?
The Startup Work Visa (Z.13A): A dedicated “Tech Visa” for professionals to dive into Greece’s booming startup ecosystem.

The Talent Visa (Z.15): Designed for highly educated professionals ready to bring their expertise to Greek soil.

Enhanced EU Blue Cards: The duration for highly skilled employee permits has been extended from two to three years.

Streamlined Business Operations: New Visa types (like the Z.13) now facilitate the seamless transfer of personnel for major infrastructure and industrial projects.

Tech-Driven Processing: The Ministry is implementing Artificial Intelligence to tackle administrative delays and speed up residence permit reviews.

Why it Matters
These reforms represent a strategic shift—moving beyond administrative fixes to actively strengthening Greece’s long-term labor market and innovation ecosystem. From stronger protections for foreign workers to new pathways for investors (Type B.6), Greece is making a clear statement: we want the world’s best talent.

Navigating these new regulations requires precision and deep local expertise. Our team is here to ensure your transition—or your team’s expansion—is seamless and compliant.

Ready to explore the opportunities in Greece? Reach out to our Global Mobility experts:

Dr. Ioannis Kaptanis | Partner
Ilias Betzios | Senior Associate
Alexandros Patrikios | Associate

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