Greece
GREECE
Situated at the junction of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Greece is regarded as the cradle of democracy and the birthplace of western civilization. Consisting of a mainland on the Balkan peninsula and thousands of islands spread throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas, Greece has become a major European business center and is regarded as one of the world’s top holiday destinations.
Greece has been among the first countries to join the EU and is a founding member of the UN along with membership of Council of Europe, Schengen Area, NATO, WTO, and many internationally reputed organizations.
The Greece Golden Visa Program is a residence by investment program launched in 2013 that enables non-EU nationals and their family members to obtain permanent residence permits in Greece.
The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residence by investment programs that provide access to Europe. Successful applicants and their families are able to benefit from visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area within three–four months of applying. The residence permits may be renewed every five years.
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€250,000
4-6
Months
26 Countries & Territories
Key Benefits
Freedom of movement:
As a permanent resident of Greece, you are entitled to freedom of movement in the Schengen area.
Premium Health & World Class Education:
You will enjoy access to world-class healthcare systems, have the right to attend schools and universities in Greece.
No Residency Requirement:
There are no physical residency requirement to maintain the residency
Gateway to Citizenship:
By fulfilling certain requirements, you are be eligible for a Greece citizenship after 7 years of Residence.
Ease of travel:
Citizens of Greece can travel visa-free or with visa-on-arrival to over 180+ countries and territories
High ranked passport:
The Portuguese passport is ranked in the top 10 passports in the world .
Residency in 2 -3months:
Tailored to be a smooth and straightforward process with a timeframe of 60 -90days to obtain your residency.
Rental Income Opportunity:
Opportunity to rent out the investment property. One can expect 3% -7% rental income on property.
Real Estate Investment Routes for Residency :
Option 1:
Invest in real estste having a minimum price of €250,000.
Option 2:
The threshold of EUR 250,000 is raised to €500,000 as on August 1, 2023 for the areas of Central, Southern and Northern Athens and other specific municipalities and islands like Mykonos , Santorini etc.
Route to Greece Citizenship
Citizenship of Greece can be obtained if the below conditions are met:
- Holding minimum investment :EUR 250,000 .
- Residency Requirement: After residing in Greece for seven years, the applicant
may apply for citizenship according to the Greek Nationality Code (Law 3284/2004) . - Language Requirement: Applicants will need pass Greek Language Test .