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greece GOLDEN VISA
The Greek Golden Visa, officially known as the Greek Residence Permit Program, was introduced in 2013 as an immigration scheme that allows non-European Union (EU) citizens and their families to obtain a residence permit in Greece by means of investment.
It is amongst the most flexible and affordable of all the EU schemes, allowing investors and their families to obtain residency in just two months.
Foreign investors who meet the eligibility criteria can obtain a residence permit that allows them and their family members to live, work, and study in Greece, as well as travel freely within the EU Schengen Area of 26 countries.
MINIMUM INVESTMENT
€250,000
PROCESSING TIME
2 MONTHS
KEY RESIDENCY BENEFIT
VISA FREE TRAVEL
KEY benefits
Relatively low minimum investment of €250,000
Short processing time of only 2 months
Extended Global Mobility along with freedom of movement across Europe
Immediate permanent residence, subject to renewal every 5 years
Ability to include family members (married spouse, children of main applicant or spouse under 21 years old, and parents of main applicant or spouse)
Eligible for citizenship after 7 years of physical presence in Greece, subject to the fulfilment of other criteria (including language requirements)
Tax Incentives and FREE Education & Healthcare
The right to live, work, study, and undertake business in Greece
High levels of safety & security, excellent education opportunities, and robust healthcare
INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Foreign investors who meet the eligibility criteria can obtain a residence permit that allows them and their family members to live, work, and study in Greece, as well as travel freely within the Schengen Area of 26 EU countries.
To qualify for the Greek Golden Visa, individuals must make one of the following investments in the country:
Real Estate Investment: Purchase a property or properties in Greece with a minimum value of €250,000.
Capital Investment: Invest at least €400,000 in Greek government bonds.
Capital Investment: Invest at least €400,000 in Greek government bonds.
Bank Deposit: Deposit at least €400,000 in a Greek bank account for a minimum of three years.
Government Securities: Invest €800,000 in Greek government bonds
WHY GREECE?
Living standard quality
High-quality living standard.
Cost-efficient
The country’s residency by investment programme is amongst the most cost-efficient programme of its type in the EU.
Processing time
Greece is the fastest of any Golden Visa programmes for gaining residency
Travel requirements
No requirement to travel to Greece to obtain residency.
