Published: 24.02.2026
Greek residence permits for UK nationals and their family members covered by the Withdrawal Agreement are valid for five years if permanent residence has not been acquired and ten years where it has been acquired. The document identifies the holder’s residence rights under Article 18(4) of the Withdrawal Agreement.
According to official EU documents, UK nationals and their family members in Greece retain a dedicated framework for documenting post-Brexit residence rights. The difference between a five-year and ten-year document depends on whether permanent residence has been acquired, which directly affects document checks and future renewals. The rule applies to a specific but important group of UK nationals already covered by the Withdrawal Agreement and their families. New movers from the UK should not treat it as a substitute for ordinary immigration routes; it is mainly relevant to existing beneficiaries.