All About Greece Golden Visa

 The Greek Golden Visa Scheme offers a valuable pathway for non-EU/EEA citizens to obtain permanent residency in Greece through investment. While the most popular route is through real estate acquisition, the program also allows alternative options such as investing in Greek government bonds, purchasing of shares in an investment fund or investing re-approved innovative startups. 

The scheme grants residency rights for the investor and their family, visa-free travel within the Schengen Zone, and requires no obligation to reside permanently in Greece. 

• Unlimited residency rights in Greece for you and your family — including your spouse, children under 23, and parents — with no restrictions on minimum or maximum stay.
   
• Access to Greece’s high-quality healthcare and education systems.
   
• Visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Zone, enabling seamless movement across 27 European countries.
   

• Open to citizens of non-EU/EEA countries.
   
• The main applicant must be at least 14 years old.
   
• Children included as family members must be under 21 years old at the time of the initial application.
   
• No age limit applies to the parents of the applicant or the parents of the spouse.

Starting September 1, 2024, the investment threshold in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with populations over 3,100 will increase to €800,000. In all other areas, the threshold will remain at €400,000. Investors are also required to purchase properties of at least 120 sqm. 

However, for buildings with industrial or commercial licenses being converted to residential use, as well as for historic buildings undergoing restoration, the minimum investment remains €250,000,  regardless of location or size. 

 Application Process as follows:

1. Complete the property acquisition.
   
2. Under legal advice, Prepare all required documents for pre-submission.
    
3. Submit the application form to the immigration ministry.
    
4. Visit Greece within 1 year to submit your biometric data.
    
5. Receive your official residence card.
    

🕒 The entire process typically takes 2 to 6 months to complete.

 Naturally, you're wondering about the total cost.
The overall expense can be divided into two main categories:

1. Property Transaction Costs 
2. Immigration Application Fees
    

For a detailed breakdown of each, please see below: here.  

YES YOU CAN.   

 Non-EU citizens who want to invest in the Greek Golden Visa program can start the process through a proxy, without the need to visit Greece beforehand. The Power of Attorney appointing the proxy must be either signed in the presence of a Greek Consular authority or get the apostille stamp from local notary public. 

Contact us to know how to start.

 You can renew your Golden Visa residence permit every five years, provided that you maintain the initial investment.