Adele

You were supposed to apply for a permit within 30 days of arriving in Greece, and the process takes several months to be processed. There's no country in the world (especially Greece) that issues a permit on the spot; at most, you will get a receipt that entitles you to travel.

However, because you waited too long and are now in an illegal status, you cannot apply for a permit after your visa is expired. Read, "How non-EU citizens get a permit to live and work in Greece."

http://livingingreece.gr/2007/04/16/americans-or-other-non-eu-citizens-wanting-to-work-in-greece/

You will also be fined for overstaying your visa, if you're not lucky. Fine is up to 1200 euros.

http://livingingreece.gr/2007/07/25/overstaying-a-90-day-visa-in-greece/

Good luck.

People should not be posting in a forum to get answers from strangers. Search for information from the Greek Consulate/Embassy in your homeland or go to:

http://livingingreece.gr

Anna 01 Jan 2009, 11:07 - Report