Interested persons have to pay a fee of €2000 for issuing a residence permit.

Electronic Residence Permit issuance Fee

When applying for a residence permit, the fee for the procurement, printing, and secure circulation of the electronic residence permit is paid, which is set at €16 per card. This fee is paid as an electronic fee and is separate from other fees. Even if the applicant is normally exempt from paying the fee, such as minor children, they must still pay this fee. All third-country nationals, including children under 6 who do not require fingerprints, are required to pay the fee. It is not mandatory to work with a lawyer for the collection, submission, and follow-up of residence permit documents.

However, this process can be challenging and time-consuming, particularly for those who do not speak Greek. One solution is to pay a fee to lawyers who are obligated to assist in the real estate purchase and sale process to manage the application process from start to finish.