Greece

Cost of investment: from 250 000 EUR/500 000 EURO (в зависимости от региона)

Greece’s Golden Visa Program is a residency by investment program launched in 2013 that allows non-EU citizens and their families to obtain a residence permit in Greece.

This residence permit is valid for 5 years and can be renewed indefinitely (each time for a period of 5 years), provided the applicant still owns the property.

After 7 years, the investor and his relatives can apply for citizenship.

About the country

Processing time:

from 6 month

Return on investment:

7 years

Visa-free regime:

29 countries

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

Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, which has contributed to the foundations of mathematics, physics, literature and other sciences. In addition, the country is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world — about 16.5 million tourists visit Greece every year.

The country has something to offer all types of life — fr om its tranquil secluded beaches and villages wh ere you can retire and relax, to bustling modern cities.

GET ALL THE ADVANTAGES THAT THE PROGRAM OFFERS

The program is open to all non-European nationalities

Spouse and children under the age of 21 are included in the application without requirements

There are no interviews, Greek language test (for citizenship only), education, and work experience requirements

European residence permit in 2−3 months

Greece allows its citizens to hold several citizenships at once

After five years of permanent residence in Greece, the investor can obtain permanent residence and apply for citizenship after another two years

Moving to the country is an investor’s right, not an obligation: the program does not provide for compulsory residence in the country

Greek residence permit allows you to come to Greece at any time, even if the borders are closed and travel freely to 29 European countries

Close relatives of the investor can also take advantage of the benefits and pay EUR 20,000 per year

The investor pays a flat tax on world income at rates — EUR 100,000 per year

An investor who becomes a tax resident of Greece gets the right to use the preferential tax system

Greece for life

COST

To be eligible for the Greece Golden Visa under the Residency by Investment Program, the applicant must make an investment in real estate or choose another investment.

Starting from January 2023, Greece has increased the minimum value of real estate eligible for a Golden visa from EUR 250,000 to EUR 500,000.

Regions with a higher minimum value:

▫️ Athens (central, northern, southern sector)
▫️ Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni
▫️ Thessaloniki
▫️ Mykonos and Santorini

In these regions the minimum investment for the Golden visa is EUR 500,000. In other regions, the threshold remains the same - EUR 250,000.

In addition, the government introduces a transitional period for regions that have risen in price. According to this clause, you can still invest EUR 250,000 until April 30, 2023 if you pay 10% of the value of the property.

Minimum investment in real estate

250,000 EUR (500,000 EUR in Athens, Vari-Voula-Vouliagmeni, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini)
Fees, taxes, translation of documents, lawyer and notary services

10% of the property value
Investor

2,000 EUR
Every adult family member

150 EUR
Medical insurance

от 300 EUR

More detailed

Renting a hotel or tourist residence for 10 years

from 250,000 EUR

Purchase of land for construction or agriculture

from 250,000 EUR

Receiving real estate as an inheritance or under a donation agreement

from 250,000 EUR

Buying securities or opening a bank deposit

from 400,000 EUR

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Objects for investment

All objects

Luxury apartments Piraeus, Athens

Cost of investment:

To the object page

Penthouse Palaio

Cost of investment:

To the object page

Condominiums in Piraeus

Cost of investment:

To the object page

Apartments Piraeus

Cost of investment:

To the object page

Requirements for candidates

The minimum age is 18 years
No criminal record
No open visa denials

PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING CITIZENSHIP

Our task is to simplify the collection of documents as much as possible, and if necessary, we receive documents for the client without his participation. After evaluating the specific case, MIRBEZVIZ prepares a personalized document checklist for you.

1

Preliminary check

1 day

Lawyer conducts almost the same due diligence as the program department. The verification allows us to identify all risks in advance and reduce the risk of refusal of a residence permit by up to 1%.

The preliminary check is confidential.

You don’t need a lot of documents — just a passport.
2

Buying a property

From 2 months

Real estate experts help the investor find the right property. Then we proceed to the conclusion of the sales contract.

A lawyer acts on behalf of the investor in Greece, so the first step is to sign a power of attorney. It is signed in a Greek bank or remotely: the power of attorney is certified with the Apostille stamp and sent to Greece. An attorney by power of attorney receives an individual taxpayer number for the investor, then checks the legal purity of the transaction and prepares documents together with a notary.

The investor or a lawyer can sign the purchase and sale agreement. Then the lawyer submits the contract for registration in the Real Estate Register and receives a certificate of registration.

The buyer is sent a full package of documents for the property with an officially certified translation.
3

Preparation of documents and submission for consideration

2 months

The documents are prepared simultaneously with the selection and purchase of real estate. The investor receives medical insurance, then provides the lawyers with documents and photographs. Lawyers fill out government forms, translate documents and certify copies, help pay fees and duties.

The package of documents is transferred to a specialized department of the Ministry of Immigration and Asylum. Then, the application is submitted personally by the investor, his spouse, an adult relative or a lawyer by power of attorney. Upon submission, a certificate is issued that allows you to stay in the country for one year.

Biometrics are handed over on the day of application. Suppose the investor could not come to Greece, and the lawyer submits the documents for him. In that case, the biometrics are scheduled for the next day. The residence permit card is not issued without biometric data.

You will need a tourist visa if the investor has bought real estate or a D visa if invested under another option to travel to the country.
4

Obtaining residence permit cards

1 - 2 months

Upon receipt of documents on a residence permit, the investor’s foreign passport is presented and a certificate of submission of documents for a residence permit is returned.

An investor can obtain a residence permit card himself or entrust it to a lawyer.
5

Extension of the residence permit

Every 5 years

A residence permit in Greece is given for five years, then the status must be extended. The application and the package of documents are submitted within two months prior to the expiration of the card.

If you are going to renew your residence permit, you cannot sell the property.

Five years after receiving a residence permit, you can apply for permanent residence. You need to live in the country for all five years to do this. You cannot be absent for more than six months in a row or ten months in the entire period.

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ACCESSIBLE WORLD

Holders of a residence permit in Greece can use a visa-free regime or the regime of obtaining a visa upon arrival in 29 countries of the Schengen zone.