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Studying in Greece

The figures that decide most applications, from official sources. Guide checked 24 September 2026.
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Money you must show€400 a month
Minimum for the national D visa for studies, shown as savings, a transfer, a grant or salary. It is an immigration floor, not a budget.
Source: Global Visa Center, visa partner of the Greek consulates in India, checked 27 September 2026
Visa fee€90 national D visa, plus €30 visa centre service fee
A residence permit for studies follows in Greece. Its fee is not published on an official page we could read; law firms quote €150.
Source: Global Visa Center, visa partner of the Greek consulates, checked 27 September 2026
Work while you studyPart-time, up to 20 hours a week
Raised by Law 5275/2026. Reported by Greek law firms; no official English page yet.
Source: Zepos & Yannopoulos, Law 5275/2026 briefing, checked 29 September 2026
Stay after you graduate12 months
Job-search or business-start residence permit under Article 119 of Law 5038/2023. Apply at least 30 days before your student permit expires.
Source: Law 5038/2023, Art. 119, as summarised by Siopi Law and IGN Law, checked 3 November 2026