Relocate to Greece
The full path to Greece — from the right residence route to the on-the-ground essentials you can start remotely.
€350k
Investment-fund route
5 years
Renewable residence permit
29
Schengen countries, visa-free
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Switch based on your passport. Every route below leads to a residence permit here.
Golden Visa · Investment Fund (€350k)
Residence by investing €350,000 in a Greek mutual fund or AIF. The most popular route for investors who do not want to buy property, and FastGreece's flagship service.
Who is eligible
Golden Visa · Real Estate (€250k–€800k)
Residence by buying qualifying property: €800,000 in prime areas, €400,000 elsewhere, or €250,000 for conversions and listed-building restorations.
Who is eligible
Golden Visa · Capital (€500k)
Residence through a €500,000 Greek bank term deposit, or qualifying shares and bonds. A conservative, hands-off allocation.
Who is eligible
Digital Nomad Visa
For non-EU remote workers and freelancers earning their income from outside Greece.
Who is eligible
Financially Independent Person
For those with stable passive income who can support themselves without working locally.
Who is eligible
Work Visa
For non-EU nationals with an employment offer from a Greek employer.
Who is eligible
Student Visa
For enrollment at a recognized Greek educational institution.
Who is eligible
Family Reunification
To join a family member who already resides in Greece.
Who is eligible
Cost, processing time and complexity are VisaPath's general guidance, not official figures, and vary by applicant and current rules.
After you get residency
The essentials to set up once you're in. Each connects to our partner who handles it for you.
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AFM — Greek tax number
The foundation for almost everything in Greece — bank account, property, utilities and residence. It can be arranged remotely through a representative. FastGreece handles it end to end.
Included:
- An AFM issued by the Greek tax authority
- Power of attorney (POA) setup
- Tax representation for non-residents
Greek bank account
Commonly needed for property purchase, the golden-visa investment and daily life; usually opened with an AFM.
Included:
- A Greek bank account
- Help with onboarding and documents
- Coordination with your AFM setup
AMKA — social security number
Needed for healthcare access, employment and some administrative steps.
Included:
- Registration for your AMKA
- Guidance on what it unlocks
- Coordination with healthcare setup
Health insurance
Private health cover is commonly required at the residence/visa stage; public access follows from social-security registration.
Included:
- Guidance on visa-compliant cover
- Help choosing a suitable policy
- Coordination with your application
Property & residence permit
For the golden visa, the residence permit follows the qualifying property or investment; rules and thresholds vary and change.
Included:
- Guidance across the fund / real estate / capital routes
- Due diligence and investment paperwork
- Residence-permit application support
Apostille & certified translation
Foreign documents need an apostille from the issuing country plus a certified Greek translation before any authority will accept them.
Included:
- A list of exactly which documents your process needs
- Guidance on obtaining the apostille in the issuing country
- Certified Greek translation by a recognised translator
Driving licence exchange
A non-EU licence works for about six months of residence. Whether you can exchange it or must sit the Greek tests depends on your country.
Included:
- A check of whether your licence qualifies for exchange
- Translation and certification of your existing licence
- The application file and appointment at the transport authority
Company setup (IKE)
The IKE is Greece's standard private company: symbolic minimum capital, 100% foreign ownership, and incorporation you can complete remotely.
Included:
- Name check and reservation with GEMI
- Articles of association and the incorporation filing
- Company AFM and VAT registration
Annual tax return (E1)
Greek tax residents file an E1 through myAADE covering worldwide income — foreign salary, pensions and rent included.
Included:
- Assessment of whether you file as a resident or non-resident
- Preparation and submission of the E1 and related forms
- Reporting of foreign income and double-tax treaty relief
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Expert help at every step
VisaPath matches your route, then vetted local partners handle the paperwork and your move, end to end.
Local relocation expertise
On-the-ground specialists who know the rules and run your case end to end.
A handled, seamless process
From documents to filing to follow-ups, every step is managed for you.
Multilingual support
Get help in your language, including Chinese, through the whole journey.
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Why move to Greece?
Greece offers Mediterranean sun, island and mainland living, low-presence residence options and a large, English-friendly expat scene.
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Island and coastal living across the Aegean
Welcoming to expats
English is widely spoken in cities, and locals are famously friendly toward newcomers and immigrants.
Mediterranean sun, island & mainland living
Climate
Golden visa with minimal stay requirement
Low presence
Widely spoken in Athens & tourist hubs
English
Schengen access through residence
EU access
Common questions
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Important disclaimer
This tool provides a general route-matching estimate based on the information you entered. It is not legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. It does not guarantee eligibility, approval, visa issuance, residence approval, citizenship, bank account approval, or any government outcome. A professional assessment is recommended.