Article 23 of the Greek Immigration Code sets out the obligations of both employers and third-country national employees, as well as the sanctions imposed in the event of non-compliance.
With regard to employers who intend to hire or currently employ third-country nationals, the following obligations apply:
Employers are prohibited from hiring or employing third-country nationals who do not meet, or no longer meet, the conditions for lawful residence in Greece. In case the employer fails to comply with this obligation, is subject to an administrative fine of five thousand euros (€5,000) for each third-country national employed unlawfully, is required to bear the costs of the return or deportation of the third-country national, where such costs arise, and is excluded from participation in public procurement procedures, subsidies, and other public benefits for a period of up to five (5) years.
Employers are prohibited from hiring or employing third-country nationals whose residence permit or entry visa does not grant them access to the labour market or who hold only a certificate confirming the submission of an application for a residence permit where such certificate does not confer the right to access the labour market. Failure of the employer to comply with this obligation results in the imposition of an administrative fine of one thousand five hundred euros (€1,500) for each lawfully residing but unlawfully employed foreign national.
Employers of third country nationals Seasonal Workers
Employers of seasonal workers who are third-country nationals are required to notify the competent Aliens and Migration Office of any change in the seasonal worker's accommodation. If, during an inspection, it is established that no suitable accommodation has been provided, or that the accommodation provided does not meet the required health and safety standards, the employer shall be subject to an administrative fine of one thousand five hundred euros (€1,500). In addition, the employer shall be prohibited from sponsoring the admission of seasonal workers for a period of five (5) years.
Employers who have invited third-country nationals as employees under an Employment Contract or as Seasonal Workers
Employers who have invited third-country nationals for employment under an employment contract or as seasonal workers are required to notify without delay the Aliens and Migration Office that issued the admission approval in the case where the third-country national fails to report to the employer for work after entering Greece or where the third-country national leaves the employer who invited them before the expiry of the employment contract.
Failure of the employer to comply with the above obligations results in the imposition of an administrative fine of one thousand euros (€1,000) for each invited worker. In the event of a repeated violation, in addition to the above administrative fine, the employer shall be prohibited from obtaining approval for any new admission of third-country nationals for a period of five (5) years from the date on which the subsequent violation is established.
If you are an employer intending to hire or already employing a third-country national, you can contact our office by telephone at +30 210 3319753 or by email at info@georgallis-law.com. Our law office and its associates, with extensive knowledge and experience in Migration law matters, provide comprehensive legal support and practical guidance on all related matters, promptly, securely and effectively.
Article 23 of the Greek Immigration Code sets out the obligations of both employers and third-country national employees, as well as the sanctions imposed in the event of non-compliance.
With regard to employers who intend to hire or currently employ third-country nationals, the following obligations apply:
Employers of third country nationals Seasonal Workers
Employers of seasonal workers who are third-country nationals are required to notify the competent Aliens and Migration Office of any change in the seasonal worker's accommodation. If, during an inspection, it is established that no suitable accommodation has been provided, or that the accommodation provided does not meet the required health and safety standards, the employer shall be subject to an administrative fine of one thousand five hundred euros (€1,500). In addition, the employer shall be prohibited from sponsoring the admission of seasonal workers for a period of five (5) years.
Employers who have invited third-country nationals as employees under an Employment Contract or as Seasonal Workers
Employers who have invited third-country nationals for employment under an employment contract or as seasonal workers are required to notify without delay the Aliens and Migration Office that issued the admission approval in the case where the third-country national fails to report to the employer for work after entering Greece or where the third-country national leaves the employer who invited them before the expiry of the employment contract.
Failure of the employer to comply with the above obligations results in the imposition of an administrative fine of one thousand euros (€1,000) for each invited worker. In the event of a repeated violation, in addition to the above administrative fine, the employer shall be prohibited from obtaining approval for any new admission of third-country nationals for a period of five (5) years from the date on which the subsequent violation is established.
If you are an employer intending to hire or already employing a third-country national, you can contact our office by telephone at +30 210 3319753 or by email at info@georgallis-law.com. Our law office and its associates, with extensive knowledge and experience in Migration law matters, provide comprehensive legal support and practical guidance on all related matters, promptly, securely and effectively.