Greece residence permit calculator
What it costs you and your family to obtain a Greek residence permit, not counting the property itself: legal services, state duties and medical insurance for each applicant.
Who is in the application
Children under 21
Parents
Application costs
- Investor, 40 y.o.€5,695
Legal (incl. 24% VAT): €3,100 · State duty: €2,500 · Insurance: €95
Total for the application
€5,695
1 applicants · Legal €3,100 · State duty €2,500 · Insurance €95
The estimate is approximate and does not include buying the property. Exact sums depend on the applicants' ages and the rates at the time of filing.
Who can be included
A spouse
Included in the same application: both receive resident status.
Children under 21
Under certain conditions the status can be extended to age 24.
Parents of both spouses
The investor's parents and the spouse's parents are included without having to prove financial dependence.
An investor of any age
There is no age limit for the investor: age is only needed to price the insurance.
What the total is made of
Legal services
Investor: €2,500. Spouse: €1,500. Child or parent: €1,000 each. 24% VAT is added to these sums.
State duties
Investor: €2,500. Another adult family member (18 or over): €166. A child under 18: €16.
Medical insurance
Depends on age: €88 to €165 by age group (up to 19, 20–40, 41–60, 61–65, 66–70).
Frequently asked questions
Questions about residence permit costs
Does this estimate include the price of the property?
No. It covers only the residence permit application. Purchase taxes and fees are in the property purchase calculator, and everything together is in the full cost calculator.
What does the application cost for a family of four?
For an investor of 40, a spouse of 38 and two children aged 12 and 9 it comes to about €10,500: legal services with VAT, state duties and insurance. Enter your own family and the calculator shows the exact figure for each person.
How long does the process take?
Up to 8 months from signing the deal. Your presence in Greece is not required when the application is filed; it is needed later to give biometrics.
For how long is the permit issued?
The permit is issued for 5 years with the right of unlimited renewal.
Is there an age limit for the investor?
No. The investor can be of any age. Age is only used to price the insurance.