🇬🇷 What Is the FIP Residence Permit?
The Financially Independent Person (FIP) Residence Permit in Greece is designed for non-EU nationals who wish to live in Greece without working there. It’s an ideal option for:
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💸 Retirees with pensions
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🏘️ Individuals with rental or investment income
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🌍 Remote workers or digital nomads with passive income
This permit allows you to enjoy the Greek lifestyle while maintaining income from abroad.
✅ Key Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the FIP permit, you must:
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💶 Have a minimum monthly income of €2,000 (plus 20% for a spouse and 15% per child)
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🏠 Rent or own property in Greece
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🩺 Hold private health insurance valid in Greece
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📉 Not engage in local employment or business activity
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🛂 Apply for a national visa (Type D) before entering Greece
📑 Required Documentation
You will need:
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Valid passport
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Proof of passive income (bank statements, pension documents, rental contracts, etc.)
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Lease agreement or property ownership deed
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Private health insurance policy
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Clean criminal record certificate
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National visa application through Greek consulate
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Application forms & consular fees
🛤️ Application Process
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🏛️ Apply for a Type D visa at the Greek consulate in your home country
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✈️ Enter Greece with the visa
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📝 Submit your residence permit application within 90 days of arrival
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📸 Visit the local immigration office for biometrics
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🪪 Receive a 1-year residence permit, renewable every 2 years
🌟 Key Benefits
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🏖️ Reside legally in Greece full-time
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🛫 Enjoy visa-free travel in the Schengen Area
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👨👩👧👦 Include your spouse and children
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💼 No obligation to work or start a business
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🔁 Pathway to permanent residency after 5 years
⚠️ Important Considerations
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You cannot work in Greece under this permit (but remote work for foreign income is fine)
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Must maintain the required passive income level
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Health insurance must meet local standards
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Translations and certifications must be provided in Greek
📣 Ready to Live in Greece?
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