Who it applies to
People reviewing Greek presence who first need to distinguish ordinary residence from the private-visit exception.
Greece tax — physical presence
Greece uses more than 183 days cumulatively in any 12 months, ordinarily from the first day. A specific exception covers visits exclusively for tourism, medical treatment or similar private reasons lasting no more than 365 days. Home and vital interests are separate routes.
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Summary
- Day rule / reminder
- More than 183 days in any 12 months
- Window
- Last 12 months
- What the tool measures
- The recorded-day component
- Official reference
- AADE tax residence ↗
Greece uses more than 183 days cumulatively in any 12 months, ordinarily from the first day. A specific exception covers visits exclusively for tourism, medical treatment or similar private reasons lasting no more than 365 days. Home and vital interests are separate routes.
The rule
Tourism, medical and similar private-purpose exceptions can apply. Permanent home and vital interests can establish residence independently.
Counting the days
Recorded arrival and departure dates count once. Missing travel history, other eligibility conditions and treaty outcomes are not calculated.
- Choose the date through which you want to count, then add your recorded visits.
- Use the counting convention above. Overlapping recorded dates in the relevant region are counted only once.
- Read the result alongside the conditions. Missing records and other eligibility requirements are not inferred from a total.
Examples
These examples demonstrate the counter's arithmetic, using a count-through date of 30 October 2026. They do not determine legal status or eligibility.
Example 1 — one recorded visit
- to · Greece
Recorded result: 10 days
Example 2 — overlapping records
- to · Greece
- to · Greece
Recorded result: 15 days
Example 3 — two visits with a gap
- to · Greece
- to · Greece
Recorded result: 16 days
Exceptions & edge cases
Tourism, medical and similar private-purpose exceptions can apply. Permanent home and vital interests can establish residence independently.
Use the official reference for the full conditions and any changes since the source review date shown on this page.
Common misconceptions
“A count below the day threshold settles tax residence.”
A recorded-day total is one component. Review the separate conditions and exceptions described on this page.
“A new calendar year resets this counter.”
This is a rolling window. Dates leave the window as time moves forward.
Frequently asked questions
What does this rule count?
Greece uses more than 183 days cumulatively in any 12 months, ordinarily from the first day. A specific exception covers visits exclusively for tourism, medical treatment or similar private reasons lasting no more than 365 days. Home and vital interests are separate routes.
Which counting window does this tool use?
Last 12 months. Recorded arrival and departure dates count once. Missing travel history, other eligibility conditions and treaty outcomes are not calculated.
What else should I check before relying on the total?
Tourism, medical and similar private-purpose exceptions can apply. Permanent home and vital interests can establish residence independently.
Where can I read the official requirements?
Read AADE tax residence ↗. The source was last reviewed on .
Keep this count with your travel history.
Follow your recorded days and selected reminders in Untild, alongside your other travel counters.
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Source last reviewed: . This is the source review date, not a claim that every legal condition is calculated.
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