Please kindly note that FIP residence permit or Residence Permit for people with sufficient means, as it was renamed in new Greek Immigration Law 5038/2023 Art.163, is being granted to third-country nationals who enter Greece under a National Visa-D, by proving that they keep a stable income at an annual level to cover their living expenses in the country. This rule for National Visa D as prerequisite is an authorization issued by the competent Greek authorities for the entry and stay of third-country nationals in Greek territory for a period exceeding 90 and up to 365 days, according to the respective national legislation or European Union law on the residence status of third - country nationals. Competent authority for issuing a national visa is the Greek diplomatic mission or consular post in whose jurisdiction the applicant is legally located. National entry visas are issued regardless of whether or not the applicant, third-country national, is subject to an entry visa obligation, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No. 539/2001 of the European Union Council of March 15, 2001, as amended and in force. The proof of sufficient resources is subject to further clarification by the competent Authorities, and the current applications for Visa-D for FIP cases are being suspended until the issuance of the related ministerial circulars.
