All About Your Residency Permit
Golden Visa
What is a Golden Visa?
The Greek Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment visa & it is one of the most popular investment programs. It is designed to attract foreign non-Eu citizens to obtain the right of residency and/or citizenship in Greece.
Visa Free Travel
Know Your Benefits
Residency Permit
Obtain a 5-year residency permit, without a minimum stay requiremen in Greece. Enjoy visa free traveling.
Family Members
Residence applicable to the whole family (married spouse, children <21, parents of the applicant).
Generate Income
When purchasing the property investors are allowed to rent it out and generate yearly income from it!
Why Greece?
The Greek Golden Visa program requires the lowest investment compared to other real estate residency visa programs in Europe, making it the most popular one. On top of that, Greece offers you many opportunities, both in terms of investment and lifestyle.
- It's in the EU
- People speak English
- Super health care system
Requirements
Applicants must have a clear criminal record and medical insurance when staying in Greece. However, there is no language requirement, medical test or interview for applicants so far.
Approval
The application process is fast and straightforward with a high approval rate, making it the world’s largest Golden Visa program. Out of all the European residency schemes, the Greek program offers the lowest real estate investment level.
Who can apply?
This program is open to all nationalities. As of the first quarter of 2019, the vast majority to receive Greek Golden Visa Residence Permits as property owners/investors are from China (58%) with 2,416 permits issued, followed by Russia (10%), Turkey (9%), and Egypt (3%). In total, 4,154 permits were issued between January and April 2019.
How to Obtain a Golden Visa?
- After the property is selected, the lawyers manage the application process, conveyancing, and legal work.
- From the time of Investment, the application process takes 3-6 months until the residency permit is issued.
- The property investment in Greece must be made prior to the visa application.
- Supporting documents (excerpt): 2 copies of the application form, 4 recent color photographs and a certified copy of a valid passport or travel document