GR · Passive Income Residency

FIP — Financially Independent Person

For retirees and FIRE: 7% flat tax for 15 years on foreign pensions if you transfer tax residency to Greece.

Min income

$42,000/yr

Processing

60-120 days

Duration

24 months

Leads to residency

Yes

Citizenship eligible

After 7 yrs

Requirements

What you'll need

01Passive income €3500/mo
02Plus 20% per dependent
03Greek bank account
04Clean record
05Health insurance

Where you can use it

Cities in GR

Athens

Ancient meets gritty-cool. Cheapest EU capital, fast-growing nomad scene, and a 7% flat tax for new residents.

Chania

Crete's Venetian harbor town — slow Greek island life with EU healthcare and a digital nomad visa.

Source

Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Last verified Jun 18, 2026View official page →

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