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2 programs for Greece. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
The closest equivalent to permanent residence for non-EU nationals: a renewable five-year permit after five years of lawful continuous residence in Greece, granting access to employment and the right to reside in other EU member states.
A three-year renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals with stable passive income from outside Greece — Greece's 'retirement' route under the 2023 Migration Code. Holders may not work or be self-employed in Greece and must spend a minimum period in the country each year.
Greece's Golden Visa grants a renewable five-year residence permit for a qualifying investment, most often in real estate. Since the 2024 reform, real-estate thresholds are tiered by location, the permit covers the family with no minimum stay, but it does not allow you to work in Greece.
The FIP permit is a three-year renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals with stable passive income from outside Greece — Greece's 'retirement' route. Holders may not work or be self-employed in Greece and must spend a minimum period in the country each year.
It lets a non-EU national legally resident in Greece for at least two years bring their spouse and minor children to join them, subject to income and housing conditions.
It's the closest thing to permanent residence: a renewable five-year permit after five years of lawful continuous residence in Greece, granting access to employment and the right to reside in other EU member states.
It's a residence permit for non-EU nationals admitted to a full-time course at a recognised Greek higher-education institution. Part-time work is allowed during studies, but Greece does not currently offer a post-study job-search permit.
Since the 2024 reform, real-estate thresholds are tiered: a higher tier for high-demand areas (such as Athens/Attica, Thessaloniki and popular islands), a mid tier elsewhere, and a reduced tier for converting commercial property to residential use or restoring listed buildings. Financial-investment options also exist.
You can work part-time during your studies, but Greece does not currently offer a post-study work permit. Graduates generally must apply for a work route, such as the EU Blue Card or employed-worker permit, from their home country.
It's a permit for managers, specialists and trainees transferred within a multinational group from a non-EU entity to a Greek branch or subsidiary, valid up to three years (one year for trainees), with EU mobility.
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Immigrate (Permanent Residence) — Greece