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M.2 — Long-Term Resident Permit
VisasGreeceM.2 — Long-Term Resident Permit
GreeceGreece•Europe
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M.2 — Long-Term Resident Permit

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

1 day – 6 months

Estimated Cost

€166 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Long-Term Resident Permit

The Long-Term Resident Permit grants indefinite status to third-country nationals who have lived legally in Greece for at least five years. It requires proof of financial stability, health insurance, and successful integration through language and culture exams. While the status is indefinite, the physical residence card must be renewed every five years.

Cost Breakdown

Application Fee€150 EUR
Card Issuance Fee€16 EUR
Total€166 EUR

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

5 years of continuous, legal residence in Greece

Stable and sufficient annual income

Full health insurance coverage

A2-level Greek language, history, and culture knowledge

KEY CRITERIA

Experience

5+ years

Min. Income

10,560 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of 5-year residence

Income tax returns

Language proficiency certificate

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Indefinite status
  • Full labor market access
  • High level of security

Worth Knowing

  • Strict language and integration requirements
  • Requires 5 years of continuous legal stay
  • Absences from Greece exceeding allowed limits
  • Insufficient income
  • Failure to pass integration exam

Application Process

1

Verify 5-year residency

2

Pass integration exam

3

Submit application

4

Biometrics

5

Collect card

Application Forms

Migration Portal ApplicationFill online

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