A general principle in the immigration code is that in the case of "family reunion," the spouse (husband or wife) has the right to work legally after the first renewal of the initial resident permit she/he has received. Besides, the first resident permit states "without a right to work," as opposed to the second permit, which states "with access to the labor market." An exception is the foreign spouse (husband or wife) of a Greek or EU citizen. She/he has the right to work from the first day she/he receives her/his temporary resident permit. This is the only acceptable option.
