Golden Visa

Advantages of the Golden Visa

The Greek Golden Visa program offers attractive benefits for foreign investors and their families.

• One of the main advantages of the Greek Golden Visa is granting individuals and their families visa-free travel to the Schengen area. This means that investors and their families can travel freely to many European countries without the need for additional visas.
• Greece offers the most cost-effective Golden Visa program in Europe. The investment threshold for the Greek Golden Visa is relatively the lowest compared to other European countries offering similar programs.
• There is no minimum stay requirement! Staying in Greece is entirely optional with no obligation of visiting after issuing a Golden Visa.
• A significant and positive aspect of the Greek Golden Visa is that you can obtain permanent residency not only for yourself but also for your family! This residency is granted not only to the main applicant but also to other family members, including spouse, children (up to 21 years old, and up to 24 years old if you prove they are dependent on you), parents, and in-laws, who will also be included in the residency file.
• You will be eligible to obtain Greek citizenship (Passport) after 7 years, If you meet the necessary conditions.
• You can take advantage of international educational facilities in Greece for the education of your children. The education of your children in these schools or universities in this country will be free of charge.
• If you decide to rent out your property, you can earn a stable income in euros.

Investors considering investment in Greece should be aware that until they obtain citizenship, they cannot access to any type of employment upon purchasing property. However, they can be shareholder, a Chief Executive Officer or a Board Member.

Golden Visa Application Process

• Legal Consultation: Before initiating the process, consult with migration legal experts to ensure you meet the necessary requirements for obtaining the Golden Visa and to start the process correctly. To complete this stage, our team assists you in finding the required property.
• Opening a Bank Account: Obtaining a SIM card, tax identification number, and opening a Greek bank account by the investor or the appointed lawyer; this is the first step in obtaining the Greek Golden Visa.
• Property Registration: After selecting the desired property and completing the required deposit for property purchase, the designated lawyer proceeds with the relevant procedures.
• Travel to Greece: After completing the property purchase, an appointment for biometric data collection is scheduled by the lawyer, and you must travel to Greece to complete it.
• Golden Visa Approval: At this stage, your Golden Visa application is approved, and then your permanent residency card is issued.
• Golden Visa Renewal: Every five years, you can apply to renew your Golden Visa residency card.
• Citizenship Application: Living in Greece for seven years and paying taxes makes you eligible to apply for Greek citizenship and passport.