How can I apply for a residency permit in Greece after entry and will a previous conviction impact my chances?

I am a financially stable, retired U.S. citizen. Once I arrive in Greece, can I apply for a residence permit there? I have a felony from over 20 years ago. Not sure if it will show up on the FBI check, but will that cause an issue?

Answers

On December 24, 2022 Mary Tsiganou answered:

There are some kinds of residence permits provided in Greek immigration law, for which the applicant can apply directly in Greece under the condition that he/she had legally entered the country (e.g. as per the 90 days of your American passport). Such residence permits are the 3 alternative Golden Visa options. For the applications submitted in Greece, no criminal record certificates are required. If your application is related to other kinds of PRs, such as FIP, then it has to be submitted in the USA, through Greek Consulate and National Visa-D route. For National Visas D issuance a criminal record certificate has to be provided as well.

On November 14, 2022 Vasiliki Papaloi answered:

You can apply if you prove an income of more than 2k per month from rents, interests, pensions or other stable sources except for job/business.

On November 11, 2022 Dimitris Foutsis answered:

You need to apply as a financially independent person.

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