The Golden Visa for Greece is one of the most popular investment visa programs in the EU. It is a residence-by-investment visa, issued to non-EU citizens who make a significant contribution to the Greek economy. This program is especially coveted, as they may eventually lead to citizenship and thus access to the EU. There are several investment options, but the most common route is through purchasing real estate worth at least a quarter of a million.
The Greece Golden Visa offers immediate five-year residency to the investor as well as their immediate family members, as well as free travel in the Schengen Zone.
Travel without visa to 26 Schengen countries of the European Union
Work, study and living permit within Greece
Chance to obtain Greek citizenship after a period of 5 years
Offices across 80 countries to assist you
Investment prices are relatively lower than in most other EU countries.
The visa includes a spouse, children under 21 and dependent parents of either yourself or your spouse. If your child is over the age of 21, but no older than 24, and they are a student, they may also be included in the Golden Visa application.
Visa-free travel to more than a hundred countries in the Schengen Zone.
5 year residence permit.
No requirements to live in Greece for obtaining residence permit.
Can extent/renew the residence permit indefinitely.
Ability to apply for Greek citizenship after seven years of residence.
Ability to rent out your property after purchase.
Permission to live, work, and invest in Greece.
Access to Greek education and healthcare.
Purchase a real estate property worth at least €250,000
Sign a lease agreement with a hotel or tourist establishment for at least 10 years
Make a capital investment of at least €400,000 in a company registered in Greece
0-1 month: Apply for a Greek national visa at an
Embassy or Consulate. Collect the required documents for the Greek
Golden Visa including sales document for real estate option.
Submit the documents at the local Alien and Immigration
Department.
1-2 month: The authority confirms that your
application has been received. 1 year to submit biometric photos
and complete investment option.
2-3 month. Application is processed and a 5 year
resident permit is issued.
5 year: Can renew or extend the resident permit.
7 year: Can apply for citizenship after living in
Greece for 7 years.
This sector is internationally known as "Investment Migration". The investment part comes first followed by the more complex migration aspect. We guide you through the whole process. Beware of bad actors who are only interested in your investment and abandon you when it comes to the migration process.
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Any questions you have will be answered by our lawyers or one of our immigration experts who will assist you throughout the whole process.
