Study Periods
They receive special treatment and should not automatically be counted in full.
Greece
EU Long-Term Resident Status
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EU Long-Term Resident status offers stronger residence security to eligible third-country nationals with substantial legal residence in Greece.
CETO Global assesses each case and coordinates the process with qualified Greek immigration, legal, corporate and tax professionals where required.
Core Eligibility
Generally 5 years of qualifying legal and continuous residence
- Qualifying residence history
- No individual absence generally over 6 consecutive months
- No more than 10 months of total absence in the five-year period
- Stable and regular resources
- Health insurance
- Greek integration and language requirements
Special rules and exceptions can apply, and not every permit type or period is counted identically.
Status & Strategy
Blue Card Holders
Qualifying residence across participating Member States can potentially be aggregated under special rules.
EU Mobility
The status can support applications in another participating state for work, self-employment or study.
Not Citizenship
The holder remains a third-country national unless Greek or another EU nationality is acquired.
Our Process
History Review
Map every Greek residence period.
Five-Year Calculation
Identify qualifying periods and special categories.
Absence Review
Calculate individual and total absences.
Resources
Assess income and health coverage.
Integration
Prepare language and integration evidence.
Application
Coordinate the long-term resident file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is five calendar years automatically enough?
No. Residence categories, continuity and absences must all qualify.
Can I travel during the five years?
Yes, within the applicable absence limits and subject to exceptions.
Is EU Long-Term Resident status EU citizenship?
No. It is an immigration status with specific mobility rights.
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