Greece permanent residence
1 current source-backed permanent residence pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Greek long-term resident status is for a third-country national who has lived legally and permanently in Greece for at least five years; absences must not exceed six consecutive months or ten months total. The authority also requires proof of income, health coverage, housing and Greek language or civics knowledge. | 2026-07-16 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (issuance, residence) | 150 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Application fee (residence card, residence) | 16 EUR | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Processing time (standard, legal maximum) | 6 months | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Years of residence required (general) | 5 years | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Language level required | B1 (Greek) | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | Where to apply | online | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence route | The same page ties this work access to the long-term resident permit, which is valid for five years and renewable for five years; the income, insurance, integration and residence requirements remain separate grant conditions. | Official source |
| Permanent residence route | The destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states that a Greek long-term resident enjoys equal treatment with Greek citizens for access to salaried employment and non-salaried work. | Official source |