🇬🇷 Greece · General Residence
Ten-year Residence Permit under Article 138, Paragraph 1 (Law 4251/14) - Initial Issuance — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €900 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €916 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 120 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://apdattikis.gov.gr/en/process/4-3-ten-year-residence-permit-under-article-138-paragraph-1-law-4251-14-initial-issuance/.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum annual salary
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.