There was a widely held belief that transactions carried out through fintech services such as Revolut, Wise, and PayPal remained outside full-scale tax monitoring systems. As of February 17, 2026, this situation has changed: financial transparency has become comprehensive, and digital transactions are now subject to a level of scrutiny comparable to that applied to traditional bank accounts.

In 2026, significant amendments were introduced to Greek immigration legislation concerning the procedure for granting and renewing residence permits for students. These changes relate to the reform of Articles 107 and 118 of Law No. 5038/2023, taking into account the amendments introduced by Articles 30 and 31 of Law No. 5275/2026.