Greece Guides
Greece guides for visas, Golden Visa, tax, and relocation
Movingto's Greece guides explain how to move to Greece in 2026: the Golden Visa (from €250,000 for conversions and listed buildings, otherwise €400,000 or €800,000), the Digital Nomad Visa (€3,500 a month net), the retirement visa for financially independent people, permanent residence and citizenship, the AFM tax number, banking, property and Greek tax, including the 7% regime for pensioners.
A Greek residence permit is the authorisation that lets a non-EU national live in Greece beyond 90 days; Golden Visa permits last five years and can be renewed.
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Visas & Routes
Visas & Routes
Greece Digital Nomad Visa: Your Guide in 2026
Greece digital nomad visa 2026: €3,500 a month net (+20% for a spouse, +15% per child), a €75 Type D visa from a Greek consulate, then a 2-year residence permit. Rules, fees and tax.
Read guideGreece Golden Visa Cost 2026: Total Budget by Route
Greece Golden Visa cost 2026: EUR 400,000 or EUR 800,000 property (EUR 250,000 only for conversions and listed buildings), a EUR 2,000 permit fee, EUR 16 card and about 5% to 7% purchase costs. Budgets by route and household.
Read guideGreece Golden Visa: Your Complete Guide in 2026
The Greece Golden Visa in 2026 requires a property investment of €800,000 in Attica (including Athens), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 residents, €400,000 elsewhere, or €250,000 for eligible conversions or listed-building restorations. It is a 5-year renewable permit with no minimum stay.
Read guideGreece Visas Overview: Complete Guide for 2026
Compare every Greece visa and residence route for 2026: Schengen, Digital Nomad, FIP/retirement, Golden Visa, EU Blue Card, and the new Tech and Talent visas, with current costs and step-by-step guides.
Read guideGreece cut its Golden Visa queue by 7% in two months
Greece received 1,236 initial Golden Visa applications in Q1 2026, down from 2,913 in Q1 2025. Pending investor and family files fell from 35,669 in March to 33,051 in May 2026, and to 28,681 by August.
Read guideGreece retirement visa: FIP residency for passive-income retirees
Greece does not issue a permit officially called a retirement visa. Most non-EU retirees use the FIP permit (EUR 3,500 a month, plus family uplifts), while investors compare the Golden Visa.
Read guideHow to Hire a Greece Golden Visa Lawyer in 2026
How to choose a Greece Golden Visa lawyer: Bar register checks, written fee agreements, due diligence on the EUR 400,000/800,000 property route (EUR 250,000 for conversions), documents, renewals and red flags.
Read guideImmigration Lawyer in Greece: How to Choose Legal Help in 2026
How to choose and verify an immigration lawyer in Greece: Bar register checks across 63 Bar Associations, written fee agreements, route fit, costs, red flags and shortlist criteria.
Read guideRetiring in Greece in 2026: FIP Residence, 7% Pension Tax and Where to Live
A practical guide to retiring in Greece for non-EU and EU retirees: the FIP permit (EUR 3,500 a month), the 7% pension-tax election, Golden Visa trade-offs, healthcare, budgets and the best places to live.
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Residency
Citizenship
Citizenship
Money & Setup
Money & Setup
Living & Lifestyle
Living & Lifestyle
Buying Property in Greece: The Complete Guide for Foreigners
Everything you need to know about buying property in Greece as a foreigner. Covers the step-by-step buying process, costs (transfer tax, notary, lawyer fees), Golden Visa investment thresholds, property types, regional guides, due diligence, and ongoing ownership costs.
Read guideCost of Living in Greece: Complete 2026 Breakdown for Expats
Greek prices are 13% below the EU average (Eurostat 2025). Budgets by lifestyle, Athens and Thessaloniki rents per m², groceries, utilities, EFKA and hidden costs.
Read guideHealthcare in Greece: Public, Private and Insurance Guide (2026)
How healthcare works in Greece for expats: AMKA, EOPYY, EHIC, GHIC, S1, private insurance, public vs private care, costs, hospitals, pharmacies and visa cover.
Read guideIs Greece Safe? Crime, Scams, Road Safety and Emergency Tips for 2026
Greece is generally safe: 53rd of 163 in the Global Peace Index 2026 and at Canada's and Australia's lowest advisory level. Plan for pickpocketing, scams, protests, road safety, wildfires, heat, earthquakes and island transport risks.
Read guideLiving in Athens: The Complete Expat Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about living in Athens. Covers neighborhoods, cost of living (€1,040-4,350/month), rents per m², visa options, healthcare, and practical tips for expats.
Read guideLiving in Thessaloniki: The Complete Expat Guide for 2026
Living in Thessaloniki, Greece's second city: rents of €11 per m² (Q2 2026), €950-1,900 monthly budgets, neighbourhoods, the new metro to Kalamaria, healthcare, schools and visas for expats.
Read guideMoving to Greece from the US: Complete 2026 Guide for Americans
Source-backed 2026 guide for Americans moving to Greece: visa choices, DNV and FIP income thresholds, Golden Visa tiers, US tax filing, banking, healthcare, setup costs, and first steps.
Read guideTax & Working
Tax & Working
Greece AFM Tax Number: Complete Guide for Expats (2026)
Get your Greece AFM tax number in 2026: free, applied for online since December 2023, with your ID checked by myAADElive video call or at a tax office. Non-residents can apply; a tax representative is optional.
Read guideTaxes in Greece: Tax Rates, Residency Rules & Special Regimes (2026)
Current 2026 Greece tax guide for foreign residents, covering tax residence, income and rental rates, 7% pensioner regime, Article 5C, social security, VAT, ENFIA, filing deadlines, and planning examples.
Read guideKey figures
Greece residence and tax figures for 2026
| Topic | 2026 figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Visa property minimum | €800,000 / €400,000 by area; €250,000 for conversions and listed buildings | Migration Code art. 100 (Law 5100/2024) |
| Golden Visa permit fee | €2,000 plus €16 for the card | migration.gov.gr |
| Digital Nomad Visa income | €3,500 a month net, +20% spouse, +15% per child | Migration Code art. 68 |
| Non-dom flat tax | €100,000 a year on foreign income, +€20,000 per family member, up to 15 years | Greek Income Tax Code art. 5A |
| Pensioner flat tax | 7% on foreign income for up to 15 years | Greek Income Tax Code art. 5B |
Official figures checked 18 October 2026 (Greek laws as published and migration.gov.gr).
Common questions
Greece guides: common questions
How much do I need to invest for a Greece Golden Visa?
€800,000 for property in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands of over 3,100 people, €400,000 elsewhere, or €250,000 for a conversion to residential use or a listed building, in one property of at least 120 m² where the area rule applies (Migration Code art. 100 as replaced by Law 5100/2024, checked 18 October 2026).
Can I work in Greece on a Golden Visa?
No. The Golden Visa permit does not give the right to work in Greece (Migration Code art. 100). If you work remotely for employers or clients outside Greece, the Digital Nomad Visa is the route, at €3,500 a month net income.
Do I need an AFM in Greece?
Yes, for almost every step: buying property, opening a bank account, signing a lease or filing tax. Since December 2023 anyone, resident or not, can request an AFM online through myAADE with an identity check by video call, and there is no fee (AADE decision A.1185/2023).