Greece

Greece

Living by the sea and traveling around Europe visa-free

As a member state of the EU, Greece offers its residents and citizens a number of reassuring benefits including high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, robust healthcare options, and a dependable rule of law.

Visa-free travel

Spanish residents visit other Schengen countries without visas and spend up to 90 days every six months there

Moving to Greece

A residence permit allows you to visit Greece anytime, even if the borders are closed for tourists or other visitors

Taxes

The investor pays a flat tax on their global income - €100,000 per annum. Close relatives pay €20,000 per annum

EU Citizenship

An investor can obtain permanent residence after five years of living in Greece. In two more years, they can apply for Greek citizenship

Healthcare

Residents and their whole family have an ability be treated in the medical clinics of Greece and Schengen countries

Education

Investor's children may attend schools and universities in Greece. Both private and public schools are available

Greek Residency

The Greek Residency 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 duration of this type of Residence Permit is 5 years and it can be renewed indefinitely (for a 5-year period each time) provided that the real estate property is still owned by the applicant.

Route to Greek residency:

Processing time: 2-3 months
Time to citizenship: 7 years
Investment type: Real Estate
Investment cost: Minimum EUR 250,000
Family dependents: Spouse and children below 21 years old
Country Overview Residency Law

Greece with its strategic location in the Southeast Europe is at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Greece is a member of the EU, Eurozone, and the Schengen Agreement. Globally, Greece is also a member of the United Nations, the OECD and NATO.

Greece is considered the birthplace of Western civilization, having contributed to the basis for mathematics, physics, literature, and other sciences. The country is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide – about 16.5 million tourists visit Greece every year – the country has something to offer to all types of lifestyle, from its calm, secluded beaches, and villages, where one can retire and relax, to its buzzing modern cities.

On 18’th April 2013, Greece introduced Law 4146/2013 giving Non-EU citizens and their family members the right to obtain Residency Permits by investing in Real Estate in Greece. The allowance for these types of residency permits has been integrated into the existing Law 3386/2005 “Entry residence and social integration of third-country nationals in Greece.”

According to Article 36A of the Law, a five-year Residency Permit can be granted to Non-EU citizens who own or purchase real estate in Greece, the value of which exceeds 250,000 euro.

In July 2015, Greece introduced new amendments to Law 4251/2014 under the Law 4332/2015, giving Non-EU citizens the right to obtain citizenship if they reside in Greece for 7 consecutive years, providing they stay in Greece for a minimum of 180 days for each year.

Contact

  • Tamani Arts Office Towers
    1009 Al Asayel Street
    Dubai, UAE
  • +1-888-477-4370
  • info@grsvcs.com
How it works

Key Stages in the Application Process

Registration of cooperation

Expert analysis of documents and selection of the optimal investment option begins after the signing of a cooperation agreement. Our team of specialists will determine the most profitable investment option for you to obtain Greek residency.

Document collection

We will help you fill out official forms and prepare a full package of documents required for submission, including legalized translations and notarizations, in accordance with the requirements of the Greek investment program.

Processing of application

Each application is vetted by the government through a thorough due diligence check, during which time submitted information is examined and verified.

Residency permit

An application for a Greece residence permit is processed within 1-2 months. The family members can receive residence permit cards themselves or entrust an attorney to collect them. The investors international passport is required to get the residence permit.

Renewal of residence permit

The Greece residence permit is valid for five years, after which it can be renewed. The application and the documents are submitted within two months before the expiration date. If the investor plans to renew the residence permit, they cannot sell the investment property.

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