Financially Independent Persons Visa in Greece

This is a residence permit for people from outside the EU who have a steady income large enough to live on without working.

Main points

• The income currently needed is €2,000 a month for the main applicant. If a husband or wife joins the application, it rises by 20%, to €2,400 a month.
• The permit lasts two years and can be renewed for three years.
• It does not allow you to work in the country.
• Family members can apply with you. Each gets their own permit, which ends when yours ends. The income condition can be met by each person or by the family as a whole.
• If you are entitled to a pension from the Greek social security fund, there is no income condition when renewing.

What the service includes

• Advice from an immigration lawyer to make sure you have the right documents and information.
• Filling in the application for you.
• Arranging payment of the official fee.
• Going with you to the government office to collect the visa once approved.
• Going with you to collect your foreigner's ID card.
• Help renewing the permit after years 1, 3 and 5, charged separately if needed.