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RESIDENCE IN GREECE

The program is in force since 2013 and considered to be one of the fastest and most inexpensive in Europe.
The most popular option is obtaining a residence permit in Greece by investing into real estate.
Greece Golden Visa is one of the most attractive option among foreign investors.
BENEFITS
Fast procedures: not more than 2 months.
For residence permit extension no requirement to live in the country.
Visa-free travel to all the countries of the Schengen Area.
Opportunity to become the country’s citizen after 7 years.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Applicants should be non-EU countries citizens.
The main applicant’s spouse, children under 21 and parents can get the residence permit without additional investments.
Investment options are as follows:
  • Purchase of real estate or land for the amount of EUR 250,000.
    • OR
  • Term deposit of EUR 400,000 in a domestic credit institution.
    • OR
  • Purchase of Greek government bonds for the amount of EUR 400,000.
    • OR
  • Investment of EUR 400,000 in approved shares of venture capital companies, in shares of Greek companies admitted to trading on the Greek stock market, in closed-end investment companies or closed-end mutual funds.
PROCESSING TIME
The process of obtaining a residence permit takes not more than 2 months. A residence permit is issued for 5 years and is extended for the same period while maintaining the investment. Permanent residence in Greece can be granted at the end of the 5-year residence period