Greece Golden Visa
Greece (EU) Residency by Investment
EU SCHENGEN RESIDENCE IN GREECE
THE MOST AFFORDABLE INVESTMENT PROGRAM IN EUROPE
Greece has the most affordable Investment program in Europe with the minimum required investment amount of €250,000 in real estate in Greece, unless the property is located at designated areas, where the threshold has been increased by the new Law 5007/2022 to the amount of €500,000. The country can be considered as the ideal place for non- EU/EEA investors, who wish to obtain an entry visa due to its plenty of investment opportunities and its flexible and fast procedure.
Who wish to obtain an entry visa due to its plenty of investment opportunities and its flexible and fast procedure.
The designated areas, where an investment of €500,000 is required are the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Regional Units of Mykonos and Santorini, the Municipality of Vari - Voula – Vouliagmeni as well as the following Regional Units of North, Central and South Athens:
1. Penteli
2. Kifisia
3. Metamorfosis
4. Chalandri
5. Agia Paraskevi
6. Vrilisia
7. Nea Ionia
8. Irakleio
9. Cholargos - Papagou
10. Psychiko
11. Pefki
12. Marousi
13. Agios Dimitrios
14. Alimos
15. Glyfada
16. Elliniko - Argyroupoli
17. Kallithea
18. Moschato - Tavros
19. Nea Smyrni
20. Palaio Faliro
21. Athens Center
22. Philadelphia
23. Galatsi
24. Zografou
25. Kaisariani
26. Vyronas
27. Ilioupoli
28. Dafni
Lowest required investment amount in Europe
No need to reside in the country
No minimum stay is required
EU residency
Fast procedure (less than 3 months)
Valid for 5 years-renewable
Family members can join the program
Ascendants can benefit from the program
Right to travel within the 26 EU Schengen countries with a max stay of 3 months per semester
Right to travel also to travel to Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Kosovo, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Sao Tome and Principe, Serbia
An excellent place to relocate to:
High Quality of Life
Regulated Environment
Secure Living Conditions
Efficient services – Easily accessible
Recreational Opportunities
Mediterranean Culture
Greece Residency Acquisition Process
Meanwhile the process, a national visa ´type-D´ (valid for 1 year) is issued for the applicant certifying a legal residence. Holders of such certificate are able to enjoy all the benefits of residence permit that they had apply for.
Application for entry Visa
Obtain Visa
Property Selection
Apply Documentation
Gain the Golden Visa
GENERAL DOCUMENTATION FOR GRANTING A NATIONAL VISA (type D)
Family members have the option of entering the country at the same time with the applicant from whom they derive their residence rights (sponsor) or at a later date and should also be issued the appropriate entry visa.
A passport or other travel documentation recognised by Greece
Travel Insurance
Certified Criminal Record
Medical Certificate
WE CAN ASSIST YOU TO SELECT THE RIGHT PROPERTY FOR RESIDENCIAL INVESTMENT
Transaction Fees
Notary fees 1%
Lawyer’s fees for contract
For transactions ≤€500,000 the fee is 1% plus 24% VAT with a minimum of €2,500
For transactions ≥€500,000, the fee is 0.8% plus 24% VAT with a minimum of €5,000 whichever is higher
Administration Fees (When accompanied with a property)
Lawyers’ Administrative Fees €1,500 euros plus 24% VAT
Out of the pocket expenses e.g. entry fees, stamp duty paid to the State
€2,000 Fees for the issue of a 5 year residence permit for real estate owners
€180 for the issue of a national entry visa in case the person is interested to visit Greece in order to select the properties & make arrangements in person
€150 per person for the application of the dependent members - not for the primary applicant - of the family, e.g. wife, kids & parents (minor children under 18 years old are exempted from this fee)
€16 per applicant for the printing of the electronic residence permit
Procedure fees for the whole process
Fees upon request
