90 days
U.S. Citizenship holders You are allowed to travel to Greece and to all other members of the Schengen Area for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa, as long as your U.S. passport is valid for at least 3 months after your planned return to the United States!
How can an American move to Greece?
- To keep it short, you need a Visa or a Green Card to move in the US.
- Visa is a non-permanent immigration status.
- To get a Visa, you need to enroll in a University in the US, or find an employee that will “sponsor” you for a Visa, i.e. you are pretty much a “guest” of a University or a Company that “vows” for you.
Can I get Greek citizenship?
Yes, you can become a Greek citizen by making an investment in Greece and obtaining the Golden Visa. However, unlike residency, you cannot apply for Greek citizenship without actually living there and paying taxes. You must live in Greece for at least seven years before being eligible to apply for citizenship.
Can an American buy a house in Greece?
Any foreigner can become a homeowner in Greece. The country does not apply any restrictions on purchase. To be able to buy a home in Greece, you must obtain a non-resident tax registration number (AFM) and the access codes to the “TAXIS” system.
How can I get permanent residence in Greece?
To qualify for a Golden Visa for Greece, you must make one of the following investments:
- Purchase a real estate property worth at least €250,000.
- Sign a lease agreement with a hotel or tourist establishment for at least 10 years.
- Make a capital investment of at least €400,000 in a company registered in Greece.
Is it worth living in Greece?
The prospect of living in Greece is inviting for many expatriates. Greece is generally a very safe place, and there is very little serious crime. They have one of the lowest costs of living in the European Union, although cities such as Athens are generally more expensive than the rest of the country.
Do you have to have Greek citizenship to work in Greece?
Having Greek citizenship would entitle you to live and work not only in Greece, but the entire EU. If you are of Greek origin/descent and have a mother, father, grandfather or grandmother born in Greece, you can claim Greek citizenship.
When do you become a resident of Greece?
Foreigners living in Greece are considered a resident for tax purposes if their ‘center of vital interests’ is in Greece, or if they spend 183 days in a year in Greece. (It doesn’t matter if they take holidays during this period). The Greek tax year is the same as the US, which is to say the calendar year.
How many Americans live and work in Greece?
It has been estimated that there are several thousand Americans living in Greece. Living in Greece is an incredible experience for a number of reasons, including the friendly locals, the culture, history, architecture, climate, beaches and islands, not to mention easy access to the rest of Europe.
Do you need a visa to live in Greece?
There are many categories of residence permits. In most of the cases, U.S. citizens will need to obtain a visa from the Greek Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction over the area of their residence abroad.
