How do you apply for a residence permit in Greece in 2026?

Initial residence-title applications for many categories run through the Ministry’s electronic services at applications.migration.gov.gr. You upload PDF supporting documents, pay the relevant e-paravolo fee, and follow appointment or biometrics instructions for your Attica, Thessaloniki, or regional desk. Renewals and delivery bookings also sit on the same platform family.

Common long-stay planning routes include work-linked titles, family reunification, the digital nomad path, financially independent person rules, and Golden Visa investor residence. Income floors, property thresholds, and document lists change by category and circular. Read the live Migration Ministry checklist for your article rather than copying a friend’s spreadsheet.

If you stay longer than three months, mitos.gov.gr describes in-person registration for a Certificate of Registration for Citizens of the Union at Aliens Departments or competent police units. That certificate is not a third-country residence permit. Details and document lists sit in EU residence certificate in Greece.

Obtain an AFM early so leases, fees, and tax filings can proceed. Secure address proof that matches the jurisdiction of your appointment desk. Plan AMKA and public healthcare enrolment once lawful stay and tax ID exist. Banks often want AFM plus ID and may ask for residence evidence: Open a bank account.

Keep private or home-country cover active until Greek entitlement is confirmed. Consulates and regional desks differ on translations and apostilles; follow the authority that will decide your file.