Greece
Golden Visa
For investors who wish to become permanent residents.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for a Greece Golden Visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
1. Clean Background & Health
The applicant must have no criminal record or be blacklisted for visa applications with the Greek government.
2. Qualification
- Be a non-EU/EEA country citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Have medical insurance for yourself and your family
- Be of good character
3. Requirement
- The funds to be used for the investment must be proven to have come from abroad from the main applicant’s account or spouse, provided that he/she is included as a dependent person in his application.
- Income should come from salaries for work, pensions, shareholder dividends, permanent deposits, rents, etc., coming from abroad, which will be proven.
Application Process:
Applying for a Greece Golden Visa requires:
1. Investment
Purchase a property with a minimum value of €400,000 / €800,000 (depending on location) in Greece.
2. Documentation
- Submit the official Greek government application form.
- Obtain a tax number & bank account in Greece which is required to purchase the investment property.
- Submit property purchase contract to Land Registry to obtain registration certificate.
3. Government Processing
- Apply for Residency Permit with Greek Government.
- Government issues certificate permitting applicant to remain in Greece for up to 1 year pending residency permit approval.
- Applicant must travel to Greece within 6 months of submitting residency permit application to submit biometric data & photographs.
- Applicant issued Residency Permit which is valid for 5 years.
4. Renewing Residency Permit
- Residency Permits must be renewed 2 months before expiry.
- Renewal dependent on maintaining investment property.
Benefits:
Successful Greece Golden Visa applicants can gain the benefits of:
1. Permanent Residency
Applicant plus eligible family members can gain permanent residency after living in Greece for a period of 5 years.
2. Flexibility
- Swift processing time of 6-12 months.
- No residency requirements
- Travel visa free throughout Schengen Zone.
- Access free education & healthcare
3. Pathway to Citizenship
- After 7 years of permanent residency & living full time in Greece for 5 years and taking a written exam on Greek history, language & culture the applicant and their eligible family members can apply for Greek EU citizenship.
Why Choose ISAFORD Immigration for Your Greece Golden Visa Application?
Make ISAFORD Immigration your choice for:
1. Expert Guidance
- Our team of experienced immigration professionals will guide you through every step of the Greece Golden Visa application process.
2. Personalized Support
- We provide tailored assistance to highlight your unique qualifications and ensure your application standard out.
3. Proven Success
- With a high success rate in securing Greece Golden Visas for our clients, we are committed to helping you achieve your immigration goals
