Greece, as a European Union member state, provides its residents and citizens with numerous advantageous offerings. These include elevated levels of safety and security, excellent educational prospects, reliable healthcare options, and a strong adherence to the rule of law. The appealing Mediterranean climate, desirable lifestyle, and cosmopolitan cities of Greece, along with its thriving industries, have enticed affluent individuals and families to establish this country as their second home.
Greece
(Golden Visa Program)
VISA FREE DESTINATIONS:
190
PASSPORT INDEX RANK:
5th
OVERVIEW:
PROCEDURE:
All the essential documentation that accompanies the application for an immigration permit must be duly certified, along with a translation of the same documents into the Greek language.
MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT:
Real estate acquisition with a minimum value of EUR 250,000, plus the applicable taxes
MAIN APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:
PROCESSING TIME:
Processing time of one–two months from submission of the application to approval
KEY BENEFITS:
- Residence permits acquired within 30–60 days.
- Residence permits renewable every five years, provided that the holder maintains a property in Greece.
- Opportunity to rent out the investment property.
- Residence applicable to the whole family (spouse, children under 21 years old, and parents of the main applicant and spouse).
- Access to the public healthcare and education systems in Greece.
- Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of legal residence.
- Ability to hold shares and receive income from the dividends of a company registered in Greece (but not to be employed in Greece).
