Deployment destination: GreeceHire Skilled Filipino Workers for Your Operations in Greece
Praxis International connects Greek employers with qualified, experienced and deployment-ready Filipino workers across construction, tourism and hospitality, agriculture, logistics and skilled trades.
Praxis International is your dedicated recruitment partner for sourcing qualified, experienced and work-ready Filipino workers for employers across Greece. We specialise exclusively in Filipino worker recruitment, giving Greek employers direct access to one of the world's most trusted overseas workforces.
Why Choose Greece for Filipino Workers?
Greek tourism, construction and agriculture are growing faster than the domestic labour market can supply, and the biennial metaklisi quota exists precisely so employers can fill the gap legally with third-country workers.
Filipino workers in Greece are recognised for technical ability, service culture and dependable work ethic — a strong fit for hotels, sites, farms and plants that need quality output and long-term workforce stability.
Fully Managed Process
Praxis gives Greek employers direct access to this workforce through a fully managed, compliant and efficient recruitment process — from sourcing to arrival formalities.
+63 969 192 7738Built for Greek Operations
Quality, compliance and long-term workforce stability — the reasons Greek employers keep coming back.
Skilled and Experienced
Every candidate is screened for trade skills, certifications and real site, plant or hospitality experience before shortlisting.
English Proficient
Filipino workers communicate confidently in English, which shortens onboarding and reduces safety risk on mixed international teams.
Adaptable and Reliable
Recognised worldwide for discipline, service orientation and the ability to integrate quickly into new workplace cultures — a strong fit for Greek hospitality and site work alike.
Fully Compliant
Every placement is made in full compliance with Philippine DMW regulations and Greek immigration and labour law, minimising employer risk.
Quota Strategy Handled
We track the biennial metaklisi decision by region, sector and occupation so your hiring plan is built around positions that actually exist.
Scalable Supply
Whether you need 5 workers or 500, Praxis delivers on time and to your exact specifications.
Job Opportunities in Greece
Praxis sources qualified workers from the Philippines across Greece's highest-demand sectors, matching your requirements with the right candidates for every role.
Construction & Infrastructure
Recovery Fund projects, motorway and rail upgrades, energy works and large hotel and residential development across Attica, Thessaloniki and the islands keep trade crews permanently short-handed.
- Construction labourers and general site workers
- Carpenters, masons and concrete specialists
- Steel fixers, scaffolders and formwork crews
- Electricians, plumbers and site foremen
Tourism & Hospitality
Greece's hotel, resort and restaurant sector is the country's largest declared shortage area, with thousands of seasonal and year-round vacancies reported every season.
- Kitchen assistants, cooks and food preparation staff
- Hotel housekeeping and cleaning staff
- Waiters, bar and restaurant support crew
- Front-of-house, reception and guest service staff
Agriculture & Food Processing
Farms, greenhouses and packing plants in Crete, the Peloponnese, Thessaly and Macedonia carry structural year-round and seasonal demand for reliable, trainable hands.
- Farm, field and harvest workers
- Greenhouse and horticulture operatives
- Food processing, sorting and packing staff
- Quality control operatives
Manufacturing & Industry
Metalworking, plastics, building materials, pharmaceuticals and food manufacturing plants recruit continuously across Attica, Central Macedonia and Central Greece.
- Production line and machine operators
- Assembly workers and metal fabricators
- Quality assurance and inspection staff
- Shift supervisors and team leads
Logistics & Transport
Piraeus and Thessaloniki port operations, distribution centres and cold-chain networks drive constant demand in warehousing and transport support.
- Warehouse associates and stock handlers
- Forklift and heavy equipment operators
- Inventory controllers and logistics assistants
- Professional drivers with CPC and recognised licences
Skilled Trades
Certified tradespeople for project delivery and long-term plant and hotel maintenance — among the hardest roles to fill from the local labour market.
- Welders (MIG / MAG / TIG)
- HVAC and refrigeration technicians
- Plumbers and mechanical fitters
- Industrial electricians and CNC machinists
Facility & Service Support
Hotels, hospitals, shopping centres and logistics hubs depend on consistent facility, cleaning and support teams across the whole season.
- Facility maintenance technicians
- Cleaning and housekeeping staff
- Laundry and linen services staff
- Retail and commerce support staff
Technical & Support Staff
Shipping services, technical operations and growing service centres need dependable back-office and technical support crews at scale.
- Technical helpers and maintenance assistants
- Machine setters and tool room staff
- Store and materials handlers
- Site administration and coordination support
Work Permit and Visa Process
Greece admits third-country workers who are not yet resident mainly through the metaklisi invitation procedure, inside a biennial quota fixed by Joint Ministerial Decision for each region, sector and occupation. The employer files with the competent Decentralised Administration, DYPA runs the labour market check, the worker collects a national D visa in Manila and then files for a residence permit for employment under the Immigration Code (Law 5038/2023). Praxis runs the quota strategy, the Greek authority lane, the consular step and DMW clearance as one connected process.
What happens inside the lane
- 01Job Order Approval (DMW)
Job Order Approval (DMW)
Recruitment opens only after the job order is verified under Philippine DMW rules — employer documents, manpower request and the model employment contract are cleared first.
- 02Position Covered by the Biennial Quota (Metaklisi)
Position Covered by the Biennial Quota (Metaklisi)
Greece admits third-country workers who are not yet resident mainly through the metaklisi invitation procedure. A Joint Ministerial Decision fixes, for each two-year period, how many positions are available by region, sector and occupation. Praxis checks that the role, region and headcount sit inside the current quota before any candidate is committed.
- 03Employer Application to the Decentralised Administration
Employer Application to the Decentralised Administration
The employer files the invitation application with the competent Decentralised Administration (Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση) for the region where the work will be performed, attaching the draft employment contract, proof of accommodation arrangements and evidence that it can meet the wage and social-security obligations.
- 04Labour Market Check via DYPA
Labour Market Check via DYPA
The Public Employment Service (ΔΥΠΑ / DYPA) confirms whether a suitable jobseeker already registered in Greece or an equally-treated candidate is available for the vacancy. Only if none is available does the invitation proceed. Praxis prepares the vacancy notification and supporting pack so this step does not become the bottleneck.
- 05Contract Terms Under Greek Labour Law
Contract Terms Under Greek Labour Law
The contract must meet Greek labour law and any applicable collective agreement — pay no lower than the statutory minimum wage and no less favourable than for domestic workers doing comparable work, with statutory hours, leave, overtime and health-and-safety obligations.
- 06Qualification Evidence
Qualification Evidence
Proof of the education, vocational training or experience required for the role is attached, with diplomas and certificates apostilled in the Philippines and officially translated into Greek. Regulated occupations additionally require formal recognition of the qualification before work begins.
- 07National (D) Visa at the Greek Mission
National (D) Visa at the Greek Mission
Once the invitation is approved, the approval is transmitted to the Greek consular authority accredited for the Philippines and the worker applies for the national long-stay work visa (visa type D). Praxis coordinates the appointment and the full document set.
- 08DMW Processing
DMW Processing
In parallel, Praxis completes Philippine-side requirements — contract verification, Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and DMW clearances.
- 09Medical Clearance and PDOS
Medical Clearance and PDOS
Candidates pass the DMW-accredited medical examination and attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar covering the contract, their rights and Greek workplace expectations.
- 10Residence Permit Application After Arrival
Residence Permit Application After Arrival
Within the validity of the D visa the worker files for the residence permit for employment under the Immigration Code (Law 5038/2023). The application is submitted through the Ministry of Migration and Asylum's digital service, biometrics are taken and the electronic residence permit card is issued.
- 11AFM, AMKA, EFKA and ERGANI Registration
AFM, AMKA, EFKA and ERGANI Registration
The worker obtains a tax number (ΑΦΜ), a social security number (ΑΜΚΑ) and is enrolled with EFKA, while the employer declares the hire in the ERGANI information system from the first day of work.
Intake, contracts and DMW job order
Sourcing, document collection and interviews
Metaklisi filing and DYPA labour market check
Approval, national D visa and deployment
Actual timing depends on quota availability and where you sit in the biennial metaklisi cycle, the DYPA labour market check, whether the occupation is regulated and needs formal qualification recognition, apostille and certified Greek translation turnaround, and consular appointment slots for the national visa. Praxis keeps each dependency visible and re-checks the current requirements before committing to a date.
Get a Greek deployment plan before you commit.
Share your roles, headcount and target start date. We will map the metaklisi route, the DYPA requirements, accommodation arrangements, documents and a realistic deployment calendar.
How to Apply
Getting started with Praxis for Greek hiring is straightforward.
Submit Your Requirements
Share the roles, headcount, region in Greece, timeline and any specific qualifications or experience requirements.
Sourcing and Shortlisting
Our team sources Filipino candidates from our talent pool, verifies their certificates and experience against the role and presents a matched shortlist.
Interviews and Assessments
You conduct final interviews and skills assessments — arranged online or in-person depending on your preference.
Job Offer and Contract
Successful candidates receive a formal offer and an employment contract meeting Greek labour law and collective agreement standards as well as DMW requirements.
Documentation and Compliance
Praxis manages the paperwork — quota verification, the metaklisi application to the Decentralised Administration, the DYPA check, national D visa processing, DMW clearances and document apostille and certified translation into Greek.
Mobilisation and Arrival
Workers arrive fully documented, then complete the residence permit filing, biometrics, AFM, AMKA, EFKA and ERGANI registration — ready to start work.
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