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Greece nationwide short-term rental rules (2026)

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ACTIVEStays under 30 days

Allowed. The only duty is a notice or registration that nobody has to approve.

Short-term rental is allowed nationwide with AADE registration (AMA), per-stay declarations and the climate resilience fee; new registrations are frozen in central Athens through 2026 and in central Thessaloniki.

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Guest registration

The law in Greece requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity.

System: Μητρώο Ακινήτων Βραχυχρόνιας Διαμονής

Deadline: By the 20th of the month after the guest's departure

Authority: AADE (tax authority)

Not legal advice. What is recorded, and whether it is sent or kept for inspection: see the rule in all 27 EU countries.

The full Greece (nationwide) rules

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Source: diavgeia.gov.gr (official), checked 24 Oct 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Greece (nationwide)?

Yes. Short-term rental is allowed nationwide with AADE registration (AMA), per-stay declarations and the climate resilience fee; new registrations are frozen in central Athens through 2026 and in central Thessaloniki.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Greece (nationwide)?

Yes, a licence or registration is required.

Do hosts in Greece (nationwide) have to register their guests?

The law in Greece requires hosts to record or report their guests' identity. System: Μητρώο Ακινήτων Βραχυχρόνιας Διαμονής. Deadline: By the 20th of the month after the guest's departure. Authority: AADE (tax authority).

When were the Greece (nationwide) rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Greece (nationwide) on 24 Oct 2026.

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