Processing Time
4 weeks
The visa itself is typically issued within 2–4 weeks. Once in Greece, the residence permit is processed within approximately 4 months.
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Highly Skilled WorkersThe visa itself is typically issued within 2–4 weeks. Once in Greece, the residence permit is processed within approximately 4 months.
A minimum passive income of €3,500 per month is required, increasing by 20% for a spouse and 15% per dependent child. Alternatively, you can meet the requirement with savings equal to €126,000, plus similar increases for dependents.
The initial residence permit is valid for 3 years, renewable indefinitely if you continue to meet financial requirements.
After 7 years of continuous residence—including 5 years on the FIP permit plus 7 more years—you may apply for Greek citizenship, subject to demonstrating language skills and integration.
Straightforward path to Greek residency for those with stable pensions or savings, with a special tax regime of 7% for pensions.
At Roots, we take care of the bureaucracy so you can focus on the move. Our experienced legal team takes ownership from start to finish, ensuring your application is accurate, complete, and fully aligned with consulate requirements. We make the complex simple - so you can focus on your next chapter, not the paperwork.
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Prove a stable monthly income of at least €3,500 from pensions, rentals, dividends, or other passive sources—plus 20% more for a spouse and 15% per dependent child. If you don’t have sufficient monthly income, you can demonstrate savings of at least €126,000, with relative increases for dependents.
Secure private health insurance valid in Greece, providing full coverage with no co-payments, for the entire duration of your residence permit.
Your passport must be valid for at least one year, issued within the last 10 years, and contain two blank pages for the visa sticker.
Submit a police clearance certificate from your country of residence (and any other country lived in within the past 5 years), issued within the last 3 months and translated into Greek
Include a rental contract, property deed, or notarised hosting declaration showing you have suitable housing in Greece.
There is a multitude of documentation that will also need to be provided alongside your application, these documents change based on the consulate you are applying from and your specific scenario.
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