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Greece Type D National Long-Stay Visa

Also described as the financially independent person route, this long-stay option is designed for non-EU applicants with stable passive income from outside Greece. The initial residence period and renewal structure should be aligned with the family’s actual tax and living plan.

Reference timeline3–6 months
Eligibility or fundsPassive income from EUR 3,500 per month
Residence requirementReference page lists no minimum stay for renewal
Status outcomePassive-income residence route
Family assessmentEligible family may be included
Reference travel access185 countries and regions

What is the Greece Type D National Long-Stay Visa?

Also described as the financially independent person route, this long-stay option is designed for non-EU applicants with stable passive income from outside Greece. The initial residence period and renewal structure should be aligned with the family’s actual tax and living plan.

JK GLOBAL reviews route eligibility, supporting evidence, family scope, filing sequence and post-approval obligations as one coordinated residence plan.

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Eligibility and programme benefits

Core Eligibility

  1. Main applicant is a non-EU citizen aged 18 or above.
  2. Stable passive income of at least EUR 3,500 per month.
  3. Additional income for an accompanying spouse and each child.
  4. Health insurance, accommodation, police clearance and asset evidence.

Programme Benefits

  1. Spouse and unmarried minor children may be included.
  2. Residence can be renewed while the qualifying conditions continue.
  3. May support longer-term residence planning after the applicable period.

Five steps connect eligibility review with filing and status maintenance.

  1. 01

    Eligibility and route review

    Confirm the applicant profile, route basis, family scope, timing and the conditions that need priority review.

  2. 02

    Application plan

    Set the financial, employment, business, income, study or talent evidence plan required by this route.

  3. 03

    Documents and due diligence

    Prepare identity, civil-status, financial, professional and background records in one consistent evidence file.

  4. 04

    Filing and authority review

    Coordinate forms, fees, appointments, biometrics, interviews and any further-document requests that apply.

  5. 05

    Approval and status maintenance

    Complete entry or activation steps and track the residence, investment, work, study or renewal conditions after approval.

Place status, family arrangements and long-term planning on one timeline.

Family status

Check spouse, child and other dependant eligibility separately, including work, study, age and documentary conditions.

Arrival and relocation

Connect entry timing, accommodation, schools, medical cover, banking and tax onboarding to the status timetable.

Renewal and long-term planning

Retain evidence of the route conditions and review renewal or longer-term residence options before key deadlines.

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Greece residence planning

Verify the conditions.
Then plan the filing.

Share the applicant profile, family members, financial or professional background and target timing. We will help organise the points that should be verified first for this programme.

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