Benefits of Greece residency
Greece offered a Golden Visa program that allowed investors and their families to obtain residency in Greece by making certain qualifying investments in the country.
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European Union Citizenship
After holding a Greek residence permit for 7 years, you become eligible to apply for Greek citizenship without any additional investment. This offers the opportunity to become a citizen of an EU member state.
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Travel To The EU Without A Visa
Holding a Greek Residence Permit allows you to travel freely to all European countries within the Schengen Area without the need for a visa. This provides ease and convenience for travel within the EU
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Freedom to Choose Real Estate Location
There are no limitations on the location of the real estate you can purchase for the Golden Visa. You have the flexibility to choose any city or region in Greece according to your preferences and investment goals
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One Application for the Whole Family
The program allows your children under the age of 21, your spouse, and your parents to benefit from your Greek residency. They can also obtain residence permits and enjoy the advantages of living in Greece.
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Profit from Real Estate Investment
By purchasing real estate in Greece, you have the option to rent it out and generate income in euros. This allows you to benefit from your investment while also obtaining a residence permit.
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Fast Process
Under normal circumstances, obtaining a Greek residence permit can be completed in just 60 days, provided that all required documents are submitted without any issues. This streamlined process allows for a relatively quick acquisition of residency.
Fees and costs
€250,000
Real Estate Investment Amount
€16,000
Taxes, Legal Fees and Administrative Fees
€2,000
Golden Visa Passport Fee per person
€1,250 + VAT
Real Estate Acquisition Costs
€300 + VAT
Residence Application Fee per person
Free movement throughout the Schengen states
Investors who have obtained a permanent residence permit in EU countries can travel freely and directly within the Schengen area without a visa (up to 90 days).
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czechsia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
The process
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Step 1
Visiting Greece & Property Selection
The real estate to be invested in is selected and a lawyer's agent number is obtained in order to visit Greece and initiate the purchase of the preferred real estate.
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Step 2
Completing Investment
In order to complete the investment required for the Greece Residence by Investment program, the purchase and title deed transactions of the selected real estate are completed and tax payments are made.
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Step 3
Documents Preparation
An elaborate and explicative list indicating the documents needed for the application is provided to the investor. If needed, our attorneys can also provide clarifications using document samples. Our attorneys prepare the required governmental paperwork. With a power of attorney, our staff obtains all document approvals.
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Step 4
Application Submission
The documents are completed and sent to the competent authorities in Greece. After the application is made, the applicant is given a legal document that will ensure that a residence permit is issued, with a validity of one year.
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Step 5
Application Process and Decision
Within 60 days, the application is examined by the competent authorities and biometric information is given to the necessary institutions. If the conditions are met, the application permit can be renewed every 5 years.