Greece Residency by Investment
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Greece’s Residence by Investment Programme known as the Greece Golden Visa Programme, has been in operation since 2014 and is considered one of the most affordable programmes that provides access to Europe. The Programme is the ideal solution for non-EU, EEA, or Swiss nationals seeking the freedom to live, undertake business, and study in Greece, or to travel across the Schengen Area. The program offers immediate permanent residency, so investors and their families can obtain permanent residence status in Greece through the Programme, even whilst having an alternative residence elsewhere. Under the Programme, permanent residence status is subject to renewal every five years. Followed by the option of the possibility of citizenship in as little as 7 years, should the applicant fulfill the country's residency rules.
What Makes Greece Different
RBI Programs
One of the lowest cost entry amongst alternative EU programs from €250,000 in Real Estate investment. Permanent residency in just 60 days, renewable 5-years residence permit and entire family are eligible.
Moving to Greece as an expats
Greek society Greece laid back and the pace of life is slow and relaxed. As an expats in Greece will love the Mediterranean climate this country offer its residents. Crimes rates are low in Greece and expats report feeling extremely safe. Greek people are warm and friendly, they value relationships, love food and are proud of their culture and traditions.
Tourism
Greece is famous for its clean beaches and its long history. Its varied landscapes between its mainland and all of its beautiful islands, makes Greece one of the most diverse countries in the Mediterranean. The country consists of more than 1,400 Greek islands with only 169 inhabited.
Country Information
Known as Hellenic Republic (Greece’s official name) it is located at the southeast end of Europe and is the southernmost country of the Balkan Peninsula, bordering the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. Its neighbouring countries are Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Albania and Turkey. The country is divided into three geographical regions: the mainland, the islands, and Peloponnese, the peninsula south of the mainland. Greece abolished their monarchy in 1975 Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has the most power and is the leader of the party that has the most seats in Parliament. The President selects cabinet ministers who run Government departments. The Parliament is called the Vouli and has 300 members who are elected every four years. Greece became part of the European Union in 1981.
Distance From
Madrid 472 KM Rabat 865 KM Paris 1,604 KM London 2,056 KM
Currency
Euro (Eur)
Visa Free Countries
Total 185
Language
Greek
Population
11,400,000
Capital
Athens
Program Benefit
OTHER BENEFIT
Greece residency has many other benefits, these include a modern robust financial and legal system, safe security forces and lots of shopping options. It is also an important country in the region which is ethnically diverse and has a great infrastructure.
SUCCESSION AND THE FAMILY
Taking up Greek residency opens up new residents and their families to a vast array of good quality schools and universities. Greece is a modern and safe country, Greece has a wonderful quality of family life; it is one of the reasons which makes life in Greece really quite special.
SECURITY AND MOBILITY
A second residence in a stable, peaceful country can be life-saving in the event of any kind of political unrest in one’s home country. If the correct residency rules are adhered to, residents may become eligible to apply for Noturallization and eventually could receive Citizenship and a passport. If this achieved in Greece, it would allow up to visa free travel to 185 countries
Who’s Eligible
Main Applicant
Must be at least eighteen years of age. Must have made an investment in the prescribed amount. Must meet other application requirements.
Permitted dependent
- Spouse
- Unmarried children, biological or adopted, of the main applicant or of the spouse, if under the age of 18, disabled and dependent upon the main applicant or spouse.
- Unmarried children, biological or adopted, of the main applicant or of the spouse aged 18 but younger than 24 years old, provided that they're a student.
- Dependent parents of the main applicant or of the spouse
Qualifications and Investment Options
To qualify for citizenship, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to the following criteria:
- Hold no criminal record
- Have a high personal net worth
- Have excellent health
- Make one of the qualifying investment
- Be of outstanding character
Real Estate Options
An investment in real estate property with a minimum value of EUR 250,000, plus the applicable taxes. Alternatively, a minimum of EUR 500,000 in Mykonos, Santorini, Thessaloniki, and most municipalities in Athens.
Capital Contribution
1.) A capital contribution with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 to a company that has its registered office or establishment in Greece for the acquisition of shares in a share capital increase or bonds that are, at the time of issue, admitted for trading on regulated markets or multilateral trading mechanisms that operate in Greece; 2.) A capital contribution with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 to a real estate investment company that will invest exclusively in Greece, for the acquisition of shares in a share capital increase; 3.) A capital contribution with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 to a closed-end investment company for the acquisition of shares or to a closed-end mutual fund for the acquisition of shares, provided that the aforementioned alternative investment institutions have the intention to invest exclusively in companies that have headquarters or establishments in Greece.
Costs
To qualify for residency, applicants must fulfill one of the investment options below in addition to the following criteria:
The applicant required to make one of the following investment option to obtain the Greece Golden Visa, and the residence permits may be renewed every five years.
*In addition to the real estate investment, there will be taxes and fees to be paid.
How The Process Work
Talk to NG Global Citizens Advisor
Choose Investment
Apply for entry visa
Visit Greece to finalize your Invesment
Submit application along with supporting documentation
On approval of the Golden Visa
Travel to Greece to submit bio metric data
Receive residence permit
Talk to NG Global Citizens Advisor
Choose Investment
Apply for entry visa
Visit Greece to finalize your Invesment
Submit application along with supporting documentation
On approval of the Golden Visa
Travel to Greece to submit bio metric data
Receive residence permit
Visa Free Country
29
Countries-
Schengen Area29
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Vatican City
