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1 program for Greece. Explore the options and get an expert assessment.
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.
Property-based routes qualify, including buying real estate, certain hotel or tourist accommodation, long-term timeshare contracts, and land with a building or restoration project.
Yes. Long-term residents gain full access to employment in the host country, with equal-treatment protections.
Yes. Applicants must submit a business plan showing the activity will benefit the Greek economy, and the investment route requires Ministry approval of that plan.
Managers and specialists need at least twelve consecutive months with the company; trainees need six months before the transfer.
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.
Yes. As a Greek residence permit, it lets you travel within the Schengen area under the standard short-stay rules.
You renew by showing the qualifying investment is still in place; selling or losing the investment can end your eligibility and that of your family.
Take the assessment or ask Acey, our immigration assistant.
Study abroad — Greece