Pursuant to article 3 par. 3 cases e and f of the Greek Immigration Code, the Code does not apply to beneficiaries of international protection (except for those applying for highly qualified employment, long-term resident status, or a residence card on the basis of marriage to a Greek citizen or a citizen of another EU Member State) as well as to beneficiaries of subsidiary protection.

One of the most common questions raised by holders of a permanent investor residence permit (golden visa – investment in real estate) or other residence permits granted for investment purposes (financial investments or investment in start-ups) is whether such permits provide access to the labour market and whether the holders have the right to establish a company.