Z.2 — Member of an artistic group

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What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

Entry as a member of an artistic group; the national visa allows residence for work purposes.

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Limits of the record

Text is the original 2023 publication of the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81); only amendments by Law 5275/2026 and the captured Law 5100/2024 excerpt were checked; later amendments to this provision not verified.

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
1. Σε πολίτες τρίτων χωρών που επιθυμούν να εισέλθουν στη χώρα ως μέλη καλλιτεχνικών συγκροτημάτων, χορηγείται εθνική θεώρηση εισόδου που τους επιτρέπει τη διαμονή για εργασιακούς λόγους,

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

An employer or contracting party, evidenced by a certified copy of the employment contract (employer signature authenticated by a public service) or a copy of a services/work contract.

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Limits of the record

Text is the original 2023 publication of the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81); only amendments by Law 5275/2026 and the captured Law 5100/2024 excerpt were checked; later amendments to this provision not verified.

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
α) επικυρωμένο αντίγραφο της σύμβασης εργασίας με θεωρημένο το γνήσιο της υπογραφής του εργοδότη από δημόσια υπηρεσία ή αντίγραφο σύμβασης παροχής υπηρεσιών ή έργου,

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

Evidence of membership, including a certificate from the competent authority of the country of origin on the official registration of the group.

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Limits of the record

Text is the original 2023 publication of the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81); only amendments by Law 5275/2026 and the captured Law 5100/2024 excerpt were checked; later amendments to this provision not verified.

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
β) αποδείξεις για την ανωτέρω ιδιότητα, μεταξύ των οποίων βεβαίωση της αρμόδιας υπηρεσίας της χώρας προέλευσης για την επίσημη καταχώριση του συγκροτήματος.

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

The visa gives labour-market access solely for the specific work, taking account of the group's single structure. The official source does not state salary or pocket money.

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Limits of the record

Text is the original 2023 publication of the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81); only amendments by Law 5275/2026 and the captured Law 5100/2024 excerpt were checked; later amendments to this provision not verified.
Salary/pocket money not specified.

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
παρέχει δικαίωμα πρόσβασης στην αγορά εργασίας αποκλειστικά για την παροχή της συγκεκριμένης εργασίας, λαμβανομένης υπόψη της ενιαίας δομής του καλλιτεχνικού συγκροτήματος.

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

The visa lasts as long as the performances or events and cannot exceed 1 year. The official source does not state family accompaniment, change of host or extension rules.

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Limits of the record

Text is the original 2023 publication of the Migration Code (Law 5038/2023, FEK A 81); only amendments by Law 5275/2026 and the captured Law 5100/2024 excerpt were checked; later amendments to this provision not verified.
Family, host change and extension not addressed.

https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/%CE%9A%CF%8E%CE%B4%CE%B9%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%82-%CE%9C%CE%B5%CF%84%CE%B1%CE%BD%CE%AC%CF%83%CF%84%CE%B5%CF%85%CF%83%CE%B7%CF%82.pdf
2. Η θεώρηση εισόδου είναι ισόχρονη με τη διάρκεια των παραστάσεων ή εκδηλώσεων, δεν μπορεί να υπερβαίνει το ένα (1) έτος

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Z.2 — Member of an artistic group

What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

Your story.Your next step.

Your story.
Your next step.