🇬🇷 Greece · Passive income
Financially Independent Individuals - Article 20, Paragraph 1 (Law 4251/14) - Issuance — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,500 |
| Proof of savings | €15,000 |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | None–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €1,000 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Certified photocopy of a valid passport or other travel document
- Type D Entry Visa
- Electronic fee of 1000 Euros (fee code 2111)
- Insurance policy by a private insurance company
- Supporting documents proving sufficient means of subsistence at the level of a stable annual income without engaging in employment in Greece (2000 Euros per month with an increase of 20% for the spouse and 15% for each child). The financial resources are mainly demonstrated through a pension from abroad or a domestic bank account statement.
- Four recent, colored, passport-sized photos (40x60mm without a frame/high resolution/on a white background/neutral face expression), submitted also in digital form on an optical storage disk (CD) in JPEG 2000 format.
- Card fee of 16 Euros covering the printing of the separate document (electronic residence permit) (e-Paravolo, fee code 2119)
- Official public document from the country of birth or origin, officially certified and translated, clearly stating the place of birth. The translation must also indicate the place of birth in Latin characters (only if the passport does not show the place of birth in Latin characters)
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migration.gov.gr/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/3_KYA-Eparkon-poron.pdf.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,500.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“kat' elachiston treisimisi chiliades (3.500) euro miniaios [3.500 EUR/mes, KYA 225679/2024] [FX EUR/EUR 1.0 @ 2026-06-22 = EUR 3500]”
“Visto de renda passiva temporário; fonte sem via de PR explícita. not_applicable. Financially Independent Persons (FIP); funde greece-NM-12 (emissao+renovacao)”
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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 2026-06-22.