Work in Greece from Asia
Greece offers construction roles in Thessaloniki and farm and harvest work around Patras. It is a good fit for candidates from farming or construction backgrounds who are used to outdoor work.
National visa (Type D)
Issued under Greece's national laws.
2 years
Employment contract duration.
3–4 months*
*Estimate; depends on employer and authorities.
Greece jobs and salaries
| Position & duties | City | Target net / month |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Worker General construction activities, preparing materials and assisting skilled workers. | Thessaloniki | €1,200 |
| Construction Labourer Carrying materials, preparing areas, loading and unloading and site support. | Thessaloniki | €1,100 |
| Agricultural Worker Planting and harvesting crops, sorting and packing produce, irrigation and farm maintenance. | Patras | €1,050 |
| Farm/Harvest Worker Harvesting fruit and vegetables, sorting, packing and loading produce. | Patras | €1,050 |
| General Agricultural Labourer General farm activities: planting, maintaining and harvesting crops, packing produce. | Patras | €1,000 |
Requirements: Farm or construction experience preferred, physically fit, able to work outdoors and flexible hours.
Why choose Greece
- Agriculture roles open to candidates with farm experience and no formal qualifications
- Construction roles in Greece's second-largest city
- Mediterranean climate close to what many Asian workers are used to
What you need to apply
- Passport with enough validity for the process
- Updated CV
- Experience letters or employment references
- Educational or vocational certificates where applicable
- Police clearance and medical report where required
- Driving licence for delivery roles where required
Greece programme fees
Credit Program $4,413 + LKR 590,000
The partner's balance is deducted from your salary at about $515 a month for 6 months after you start work.
- Payment 1 · Documentation & government fees (15%)
Paid online directly to our UK partner$662 - Payment 2 · Work permit application (15%)
Paid online directly to our UK partner$662 - Payment 3 · EUROVISADESK service charge, after your visa is issued
Paid to EUROVISADESKLKR 590,000 - Payment 4 · Partner balance, deducted from salary over 6 months
Deducted from salary by the partner$3,089
Partner payments are shown in US dollars. The EUROVISADESK service charge is LKR 590,000, paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are not included. Salary deductions follow the destination country's wage-deduction laws.
Payments and refunds
- Payment 1 · Documentation and government fees are non-refundable once your application is filed.
- Payment 2 · If your visa is refused, the work permit payment is refunded, or moved to an application for another country if you prefer.
- Our service charge · Collected only after your visa is issued, so you never pay it for a refused visa.
- No refund · If the visa is refused because of the applicant, for example false, forged or missing documents, or a failed interview or medical, no money is refunded.
All terms are set out in a written agreement, prepared by a lawyer, signed by you and EUROVISADESK before you pay.
Greece work permit FAQ
How much is the salary for jobs in Greece?
Target net salaries for Greece roles range from €1,000 to €1,200 a month. The final figure is confirmed in your employment contract.
How much does the Greece work permit programme cost?
Under the Credit Program you pay our UK partner $662 at application and $662 after your work permit is approved. The balance of $3,089 is deducted from your salary over 6 months (about $515 a month) after you start work. The EUROVISADESK service charge is LKR 590,000, paid only after your visa is issued. Air tickets and embassy visa fees are separate.
How long does it take to get a Greece work visa?
Estimated processing is 3–4 months from registration, depending on the employer, the work-permit authority and the embassy.
Which visa will I get for Greece?
A national long-stay visa (Type D), issued under the destination country's laws, with a 2-year employment contract.
Can I choose the city in Greece?
Thessaloniki & Patras are priority recruitment locations. The employer and workplace are confirmed in your official employment documents, so a specific city cannot be guaranteed.