Retirement

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Retire in Greece

Do you dream of waking up to panoramic views of the sparkling Aegean blue?

Sunrise walks along palm-fringed beaches of multicolored seashells? Blinding white sand and dazzling shades of tranquil turquoise waters, against a backdrop of enthralling mountain landscape?

A sumptuous Greek yogurt with a drizzle of local honey and a handful of dry-roasted almonds from your neighbor’s yard?

It’s time to stop dreaming. Now is the time to embrace the breezy lifestyle of the Greeks.

Greece is the pleasant and affordable expat haven. Your hard-earned retirement savings will take you a lot further.

"In July 2020, the Greek government introduced an incentive program for foreign retirees who wish to transfer their tax residency to Greece. They can now benefit from a generous 7% flat tax rate on total foreign-source income without requirement to invest."

Live your myth.

Retire Better in Greece

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Tax Benefits

7% flat tax rate on total foreign-source income, for EU and non-EU nationals. Best option in Europe.

As a foreign retiree transferring your tax residency to Greece, you will benefit from considerable tax savings. The 7% flat rate includes pensions, rents, business activities, investments, dividends, etc.

The enforcement is valid for 15 years.

To qualify for this regime, you must:

Be from a country that has a Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) with Greece.
Have been a tax resident abroad for at least 5 of the past 6 years before your application.
Be able to prove that you are a retiree.
Agree that you will stay in Greece for at least 6 months every year.

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Key Benefits

Beneficial tax programme

7% flat rate on income abroad.

No solidarity contribution.

Advanced public healthcare

Inexpensive private healthcare.

Affordable real estate

Growing house market.

Low-cost living

Maximise your fixed retirement income and savings.

Security

One of the safest countries in Europe

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How we help

We submit your visa application
We help you find your dream home, whether you’re buying or renting. We’ll even custom-build one for you on your own plot.
We help you settle in (healthcare, social security, tax, banking, etc.)
We help with moving and storage.
We help you acclimatize: join social groups and find interesting activities.
We provide healthcare programmes.

Healthcare

Enjoy access to an advanced public healthcare system. Your residence permit is your passport to the National Health System (ESY).

The National Health System (ESY) provides free – or low cost – equitable access to healthcare for all residents. It is made up of public and private health service providers.

Almost 300 hospitals – public and private – and an oversupply of beds.

Numerous clinics with top-notch facilities and superb value for money are known for inviting medical tourism. Two good examples are IVF treatment and dentistry: highly experienced doctors, state-of-the-art equipment, and no waiting lists.

Option to buy high-quality healthcare at surprisingly affordable prices.

Did you know?

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Greece is ranked 4th in the world in the number of doctors per capita, with 5.5 per 1000 people. Most are specialists. (Data Source: World Bank).

*Data Source: World Bank

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Greece is ranked 1st in the EU in the number of pharmacies per capita, with 97 per 100,000 people (Data Source: Pharmaceutical Group of the EU).

*Data Source: Pharmaceutical Group of the EU

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Greece is ranked 21st in the world for longevity, with life expectancy at 82.47 years (Date Source: United Nations – World Population Prospects 2021).

*Date Source: United Nations – World Population Prospects 2021