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Golden Visa
Greece — fast track
residence permit

in the European Union

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Greece Golden Visa

Greek residence permit by
investment will allow you to:

Obtain a long-term resident status

Greece grants residence status for 5 years, unlike many other European countries, which grant primary residence permits for 1–2 years. Together with the investor, the Greek residence permit is granted to their spouse and minor children.

Live and study in a developed country

You get almost all the rights of a Greek citizen. With a residence permit you will be able to live freely in the country, as well as enroll in a local educational institution.

Benefit from quality medical services

Greek clinics employ qualified specialists, as well as apply modern methods of disease prevention and treatment. The high level of the local health care system is evidenced by such a phenomenon as medical tourism.

Optimize the cost of obtaining a residence permit

The procedure of obtaining a residence permit in Greece for investment is one of the most affordable in Europe. The threshold to enter the Greek Golden Visa program is 250 000 EUR, while participation in a similar Maltese program costs from 375 000 EUR, and in Spain - from 500 000 EUR.

Visit European countries freely

Greek residence permit gives the opportunity to travel without visas within the Schengen zone. Greek residency status allows you to stay in other Schengen countries for up to 90 days out of every 180 days.

Invest in real estate

You will have free access to the real estate market in Greece, which ranks 4th among the most affordable in Europe. You will be able to buy apartments for living in Athens and resort regions of the country.

Obtain Greek citizenship

After 5 years of residence in Greece on the basis of residence permit, you will be able to apply for permanent residence. And after another 2 years you can apply for Greek citizenship.

Make a return on your investment

The Greek legislation allows the investor to return the invested funds immediately after the registration of the residence permit. You can earn on the sale of liquid Greek real estate, whose market value is growing every year.

Profit from renting out real estate

Becoming the owner of liquid real estate in the framework of the program of registration of residence permits in Greece, you will provide yourself with a stable income of 10% per annum from renting it. In the future you will be able to sell Greek real estate profitably.

Buying securities and earn from business

Residents are allowed to buy shares in Greek companies. You can also receive income from dividends from businesses registered in the country.

Joining the Greek Golden Visa program
gives you the opportunity to:

Grant residency status to family members
Your parents, spouse with her/his parents, and children under 21 years of age can be included in the application.
Reside in the country without restrictions
The Golden Visa program does not require you and your family members to reside in Greece.
Obtain a residence permit on a fast track
You can become a full resident of Greece based on your investment within 3-4 months.
Pass no language proficiency tests
The procedure for obtaining a residence permit for investment does not require you to pass a language test.

Investor expenses

Option 1

Purchase of real estate

The amount of investment depends on the type and location of the property: the threshold of €250,000 is set for properties undergoing renovation, €800,000 for new properties in popular tourist regions, and €400,000 for new properties in other areas of Greece.

The property may be rented out on a long-term basis, with a yield of up to 10% per annum.

Purchase of real estate: from €250,000 

Taxes and fees: ≈ 5.5% of the property value 

Medical insurance: from €300 per person

Applying for a residence permit: €2,000 per investor €150 for each family member over 18 years of age

Option 2

Purchase of investment fund shares

Investors purchase shares in accredited mutual and alternative investment funds. The investment amount is from €350,000. The average return is 4-5% per annum.

Option 3

Bank deposit

A term deposit of €500,000 or more for a period of 1 year or more, with automatic renewal, is suitable. The beneficiaries of the deposit may also be the investor’s spouse and close relatives.

The steps of our cooperation

Greece Golden Visa
1. Due Diligence

Our staff will conduct a preliminary due diligence for you to identify and minimize the possible risks of refusal of a residence permit at the initial stage.

2. Document preparation

With the support of our lawyers, you fill out the mandatory government forms and prepare a list of financial and personal documents.

3. Obtaining a tax number in Greece

Specialists of our company help you to prepare the necessary documents and apply for registration of a tax number.

4. Registration of residence permit application

With the support of our lawyers, you submit the documents with your residence permit application electronically and receive a temporary entry permit to Greece (Blue Paper).

5. Travel to Greece

Within 14 days after submitting your application for a residence permit, you and your family members visit Greece to verify your passport details.

6. Receipt of the Resident Card

After the application is processed and approved, the authorized Greek authority issues you a resident card.

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Why Turkish citizens choose Greece

Immigration to Greece provides investors with a number of important advantages, including ownership of real estate with high liquidity, tax benefits and living in a warm climate. A Greek residence permit allows visa-free travel to EU and Schengen countries.

Greece offers significant tax incentives, including a flat tax rate of 7% on foreign pensioners’ income for up to 15 years, as well as the option to choose alternative taxation in the Non-Dom regime for high-income investors. Greece’s banking system meets European standards and provides a wide range of financial services and asset management facilities. Investors can also benefit from quality education and health care.

Why clients trust us

A team of professionals in the field of immigration law
Full support at every stage of immigration
In-depth consultations on all arising issues
Reliable protection of client's personal data
Finding an individual solution for each case
Legal transparency and cooperation under an official contract

You can apply for a Golden Visa online, but you will still need to visit Greece to obtain residency status.

An investor who has applied for a Golden Visa has the right to work in Greece, but only within the framework of his/her own business or as a self-employed person.

A resident is eligible to apply for citizenship after 7 years of residence in Greece. The candidate will need to pass a language and history test.

The Golden Visa is granted to a foreign investor for 5 years at a once.

In order to apply for the Golden Visa in 2025, it is necessary to invest in Greek real estate worth €250,000 or more.

Investor’s parents, children under 21 years old, spouse and their parents can be included in the application for a Golden Visa.

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