Greece Guides
Greece guides for visas, Golden Visa, tax, and relocation.
Compare Greece visa and residency routes first, then use the setup guides for tax, banking, property, healthcare, and long-term planning.
Visas & Routes
Visas & Routes
Greece Digital Nomad Visa: Your Guide in 2026
Thinking of turning the rich history and captivating landscapes of Greece into your office? The Greek digital nomad visa can make it happen.
Read guideGreece Golden Visa Cost 2026: Total Budget by Route
2026 Greece Golden Visa budget guide for EUR 250k, EUR 400k and EUR 800k property routes, with worked household examples, transaction costs, ongoing costs and renewal risks.
Read guideGreece Golden Visa applications fell 58% in early 2026
Greece recorded 1,236 initial Golden Visa applications in Q1 2026, down 58% from a year earlier, while pending investor and family applications exceeded 35,000. Here is what the two figures do and do not say about the property market.
Read guideGreece Golden Visa: Your Complete Guide in 2026
Compare Greece Golden Visa routes for 2026: €800k in Attica including Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 residents; €400k elsewhere; €250k only for eligible conversions or listed-building restorations.
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 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 sufficient-resources FIP route, while investors compare the Golden Visa.
Read guideHow to Hire a Greece Golden Visa Lawyer in 2026
A practical guide to choosing a Greece Golden Visa lawyer: scope, costs, due diligence, documents, renewals, red flags, and how to verify Bar registration.
Read guideImmigration Lawyer in Greece: How to Choose Legal Help in 2026
How to choose and verify an immigration lawyer in Greece: route fit, specialist scope, costs, red flags, official sources, and shortlist criteria.
Read guideRetiring in Greece in 2026: FIP Residence, 7% Pension Tax and Where to Live
A practical retirement guide to Greece for non-EU and EU retirees: FIP passive-income residence, 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
Greece costs €1,147/month on average—40-50% cheaper than the UK or USA. See real rent, grocery, and utility prices by city, plus hidden costs most guides miss.
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, but residents and travellers should plan for pickpocketing, scams, protests, road safety, wildfires, heat, earthquakes, emergency alerts, 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 (€1,040-4,100/month), visa options, healthcare, and practical tips for expats.
Read guideLiving in Thessaloniki: The Complete Expat Guide for 2026
Everything you need to know about living in Thessaloniki, Greece's second city. Covers neighborhoods, cost of living, transportation, healthcare, food scene, and practical tips for expats and digital nomads.
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.
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Tax & Working
Greece AFM Tax Number: Complete Guide for Expats (2026)
Get your Greece AFM (Αριθμός Φορολογικού Μητρώου) tax number step-by-step. Required for bank accounts, property, Golden Visa. Free at DOY offices or €100-500 via lawyer.
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.
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