Published: 03.01.2026
Applicants may submit a residence permit renewal application within one month after expiry by paying a €100 fine. After that period, the permit is cancelled and a new application, including potentially under the Golden Visa programme, is required.
The rule provides a short grace period to regularize status after a missed renewal deadline, but it does not remove the risk of losing the right to reside and travel freely within the Schengen Area. In practice, people relocating to Greece should track their permit expiry date and apply early, since the consequences become substantially more serious after the one-month period. This is particularly relevant to current residence permit holders and family members whose status depends on them. According to the source, the rule deserves attention from anyone already residing in Greece because the €100 fine is less burdensome than applying for a new residence basis.