Financially Independent Persons (FIP) residence permit (Άδεια διαμονής οικονομικά ανεξάρτητων προσώπων)
Financially Independent Persons (FIP) residence permit is a residence route in Greece (Independent means). Stable passive income ≥ €3,500/month (+20% spouse, +15% per child) from abroad; health insurance; Greek lease/property; no work in Greece. 3-yr renewable permit. Gov fees ~€2,450 (family of 3).
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 39'480. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide 9–44%; option of €100k non-dom flat tax or 7% pensioner regime
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Category | Independent means |
|---|---|
| Investment | — |
| Fees (family) | CHF 2'300 |
| Income / yr | CHF 39'480 |
| Assets | — |
| Min. stay | — |
| PR | 5 |
| Citizenship | 7 |
| Work | no |
| Eligible | non-EU/EEA nationals |
| Tax | Worldwide 9–44%; option of €100k non-dom flat tax or 7% pensioner regime |
| As of | 2026-10 |
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