Family Member of a Greek Citizen (Type O.3)

To qualify for this permit, you must be a "third-country national" (a citizen of a country outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland) and fall into one of the following categories of family members:

• Spouse: Legally married to the Greek citizen.
• Registered Partner: A partner in a symviosi (civil partnership agreement) that was either contracted in Greece or officially recognized by Greek authorities.
• Children: Direct descendants of the Greek citizen or their spouse/partner who are under 21 years of age.
• Dependent Children: Children over 21 if they can prove they are financially or medically dependent on the Greek citizen.
• Parents: Direct ascendants of the Greek citizen or their spouse/partner, provided they are proven to be dependent.

Key Thresholds and Conditions

• Legal Entry: You must have entered Greece legally. This can be via a standard Schengen Visa or under a visa-exemption agreement for your nationality. You must be physically present in Greece to apply.
• Cohabitation: You and the Greek citizen must reside in the same household. This is a core requirement; living at separate addresses may lead to a rejection or revocation of the permit.
• Health Insurance: You must maintain full health insurance coverage that meets Greek standards, either through the public system (EFKA) or a private policy.
• The "Two-Month" Rule: If your marriage or civil partnership took place within Greece, you are legally required to submit your application within two months of the ceremony date.