• GREECE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM

GREECE GOLDEN VISA PROGRAM

WHY CHOOSE GREECE

LEGALITY

  • A government program enacted in 2013 that allows foreign investors to invest in GREECE and get GREECE/EU residence cards for the investors and their family members.
  • The program is controlled and executed by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Service Borders, Embassy of Greece.
  • The Residence Card is permanent and will be renewed every 5 years.

REQUIREMENT TO KEEP THE CARD VALID

  • Invest/Buy a real estate at least 250,000EUR++ and keep it permanently in Greece.
  • Submit civil documents to Immigration Services at the time of renewal.

APPLICATION

  • Applicant: Husband/wife, Dependent Parents of Applicant, Dependent Parents of Husband/Wife, Children under 21 years old

TOTAL COST TO RECEIVE THE CARDS: 270,000 EUR

  • Family size: 4 members
  • Investment: 250,000EUR
  • Immigration and other cost: ~20,000EUR

ADVANTAGE OF GREEK PERMANENT RESIDENCE CARD

  • Fast processing: 12 – 18 months to get a Residence Card for investors and family members
  • Long valid card up to 5 years time and is renewed every 5-year
  • Invest/ Own permanent property, receive 3%-5% income per year
  • The whole family enjoys EU card, free access forever to the Schengen area
  • Best match for people who only want freedom of movement

Fast processing: 12-18 months to get Residence Card for family

  • Get Residence Card with reasonable buying of property (250,000EUR)
  • Own property permanently
  • Receive 3%-5% annual income
  • Freedom of Movement, no need to apply for a visa to enter Schengen zone
  • Have Protected Health system for all family members in Greece
  • Enjoy green and clean air, safety food, and a good environment for people
  • Hold your card permanently as long the investor still own the asset in Greece
  • Maintain the card permanently as long the real estates must remain in full ownership

HOW TO MAINTAIN GREEK RESIDENCE CARD

  • The holder of the Residence Card needs to renew it every 5 years.
  • To renew the residence permit, the following conditions must be met:
  • The real estate property must remain in the full ownership of the applicant.
  • Maintain personal medical insurance throughout the 5 year period

GREECE

  • Capital: Athens
  • Total area: 131.975 km2
  • Total population: 10.67 mil
  • Total visits (2023): 30 million tourists per year, triple Greece population
  • Tourism contributes to ¼ of total GDP of Greece

TOP NATIONALITIES INVEST IN GREECE REAL ESTATES

  • USA
  • NETHERLANDS
  • SWITZERLAND
  • HONGKONG
  • GERMANY

STATISTICS

  • By March 2023, Greece issued 43,900 residence permits to investors and their family members. China make up fully half of all applicants.

STEPS

  1. Choose property
  2. Pay deposit and legal fee
  3. Sign legal documents at the Greek Embassy
  4. Buy Property
  5. Submit file to the Immigration office in Greece
  6. Go to Greece for Biometric data
  7. Receive final approval from Greece immigration office
  8. Receive the cards in your country