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A residence permit for non-EU nationals who work remotely for employers or clients based entirely outside Greece. Under the 2023 Migration Code it falls within the 'sufficient means of living' category and is issued for two years, with an income requirement and a ban on serving Greek-based clients.
The standard employed-worker residence permit for non-EU nationals with a Greek job offer. Greece operates an admission-quota system set periodically by ministerial decision, and a separate seasonal-work route covers agriculture and tourism.
Greece's implementation of the EU Blue Card for highly qualified non-EU employees with a qualifying job offer and a salary above an average-pay multiple. It offers enhanced rights and a faster path to EU long-term residence, with expedited processing for recognised employers.
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.
A residence permit for non-EU nationals running their own business or economic activity in Greece, as distinct from passive investment. A general activity sub-type (two years) and an investment-activity sub-type (three years, with a minimum capital requirement) are available.
Greece's flagship residence-by-investment programme grants a renewable five-year residence permit for a qualifying investment, most commonly in real estate. Following the 2024 reform (Law 5100/2024), real-estate thresholds are tiered by location: a higher tier for high-demand areas (such as Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands), a mid tier elsewhere, and a reduced tier for converting commercial property to residential use or restoring listed buildings. The permit covers the family and requires no minimum stay, but does not grant access to employment.
