How do long absences affect a Greece self-employed residence permit?

Greek residence permits require continuous and legal residence, and extended time abroad can jeopardise your status. For a five-year permit, you generally must not be absent for more than six consecutive months, or more than ten months in total over the period.

For a ten-year permit, an absence exceeding two consecutive years voids the permit. If your business requires frequent or lengthy travel, track your days outside Greece carefully to stay within these limits.