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Greece Financially Independent Persons (FIP) Visa

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1.Update your profile (citizenship, income type/amount, family composition)

online1 dayEasy

2.Valid passport (≥1 yr remaining, 2 blank pages)

eitherEasy

3.Recent passport-spec color photo (biometric specs)

either1 dayEasy

4.National Visa Application Form (D-type) — signed

online1 dayEasy

5.Proof of passive income: 12 mo statements (pension/dividends/rental) ≥€3,500/mo

online14 daysHard

6.OR €126,000 in savings: Greek bank deposit certificate

in-person14 daysMedium

7.Greek private health insurance (no co-pays, ≥€30,000)

online7 daysMedium

8.Criminal-background certificate apostilled + sworn-translated to Greek

in-person21 daysHard

9.Medical certificate (no public-health risk diseases)

in-person7 daysEasy

10.Proof of Greek address (rental / ownership / hotel)

online14 daysMedium

11.Pay consular visa fee (€180)

in-person1 dayEasy

12.Book and attend in-person appointment at Greek consulate

in-person30 daysMedium

13.Wait for consular decision (~10 days; legal max 60)

online10 daysEasy

14.Receive 12-month D-type entry visa and travel to Greece

in-person7 daysEasy

15.Within 12-month window: apply for Z.3 residence permit online

online30 daysMedium

16.Obtain AFM (Greek tax number) at AADE

in-person7 daysEasy

17.Pay residence-permit issuance fee (~€1,000)

online1 dayEasy

18.Attend biometrics appointment at Decentralized Administration

in-person30 daysMedium

19.Receive 3-year Z.3 residence permit

online90 daysEasy

20.Maintain ≥6 mo/yr presence in Greece for permit renewal

in-person365 daysMedium

21.Renew Z.3 permit every 3 years (apply 60 days before expiry)

online60 daysMedium

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All visas

Greece Financially Independent Persons (FIP) Visa

Premium

Your checklist progress

0 of 21 tasks complete

0 in progress0 need help0 complete

1.Update your profile (citizenship, income type/amount, family composition)

online1 dayEasy

2.Valid passport (≥1 yr remaining, 2 blank pages)

eitherEasy

3.Recent passport-spec color photo (biometric specs)

either1 dayEasy

4.National Visa Application Form (D-type) — signed

online1 dayEasy

5.Proof of passive income: 12 mo statements (pension/dividends/rental) ≥€3,500/mo

online14 daysHard

6.OR €126,000 in savings: Greek bank deposit certificate

in-person14 daysMedium

7.Greek private health insurance (no co-pays, ≥€30,000)

online7 daysMedium

8.Criminal-background certificate apostilled + sworn-translated to Greek

in-person21 daysHard

9.Medical certificate (no public-health risk diseases)

in-person7 daysEasy

10.Proof of Greek address (rental / ownership / hotel)

online14 daysMedium

11.Pay consular visa fee (€180)

in-person1 dayEasy

12.Book and attend in-person appointment at Greek consulate

in-person30 daysMedium

13.Wait for consular decision (~10 days; legal max 60)

online10 daysEasy

14.Receive 12-month D-type entry visa and travel to Greece

in-person7 daysEasy

15.Within 12-month window: apply for Z.3 residence permit online

online30 daysMedium

16.Obtain AFM (Greek tax number) at AADE

in-person7 daysEasy

17.Pay residence-permit issuance fee (~€1,000)

online1 dayEasy

18.Attend biometrics appointment at Decentralized Administration

in-person30 daysMedium

19.Receive 3-year Z.3 residence permit

online90 daysEasy

20.Maintain ≥6 mo/yr presence in Greece for permit renewal

in-person365 daysMedium

21.Renew Z.3 permit every 3 years (apply 60 days before expiry)

online60 daysMedium

Your membership isn't legal advice. A licensed immigration lawyer can confirm what's right for your situation. Read full disclaimer →