Launched in 2013, the Greek Golden Visa Programgrants a five-year residence permit in exchange for as low as a €250,000 real estate investment in Greece. You can include your family in the residency program. The Greek Golden Visa allows you to live in Greece and travel across the Schengen region, without a visa. Another advantage to this program is the fact that your family can reap its benefits as well. Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of families find the right property in Greece and get their Golden Visa, providing us with expertise in the market. Take the first few steps of your journey by finding out just what the Greece Golden Visa program is, who is eligible to apply, what are the investment requirements, and all the other details before you make a decision. Let’s get the ball rolling.
Greece
Greece is a member of the European Union with a strategic geographical location for the European countries, with easy access to local favorites such as Italy, Croatia, Germany, France, U.K. etc. Although it consists mostly of mountains and hills, anyone can reach the sea in maximum of 30 minutes. Our beautiful landscapes, 300 days of sunshine every year, low cost of living, high quality education and health system make Greece a perfect option for permanent stay and tourism. At the same time, the constant increase of property value due to financial stability has also made us a highly profitable option for foreign investors.
Greece is located between Asia, Europe and Africa. Since the ancient years, Greeks have always been sailors and merchandisers traveling and meeting different cultures. Greece’s main port, Piraeus, is the Gateway to Europe according to the initiative of the Chinese Government, also known as the “One Belt One Road”.
Greece
Greece is a member of the European Union with a strategic geographical location for the European countries, with easy access to local favorites such as Italy, Croatia, Germany, France, U.K. etc. Although it consists mostly of mountains and hills, anyone can reach the sea in maximum of 30 minutes. Our beautiful landscapes, 300 days of sunshine every year, low cost of living, high quality education and health system make Greece a perfect option for permanent stay and tourism. At the same time, the constant increase of property value due to financial stability has also made us a highly profitable option for foreign investors.
Greece is located between Asia, Europe and Africa. Since the ancient years, Greeks have always been sailors and merchandisers traveling and meeting different cultures. Greece’s main port, Piraeus, is the Gateway to Europe according to the initiative of the Chinese Government, also known as the “One Belt One Road”.
What are the benefits?
• Right to live in Greece, the Greek Golden Visa allows you and your family to live in Greece. There is no limitation to how long you can stay.
• Travel across the Schengen zone without the need for an additional visa. The Schengen zone consists of 26 European countries that have officially abolished visas and border control at their mutual borders.
• Excellent investment opportunity due to low prices and fast growth of the economy.
• Fast Return of Investment (ROI) generating rental income from day 1.
• Earn the right to apply for citizenship after permanently residing in Greece for 7 years
• Up to three generations can benefit from the investment of 1 applicant.
• The double taxation treaty. Depending on your country of residence and the amount of time you spend in Greece, it is likely that your international income may not be subject to taxation in Greece. In that case, you may maintain your business activities outside of Greece and enjoy some tax benefits.
•Quick process and transparent procedure to obtain a Greek Golden Visa.
• Right to live in Greece, the Greek Golden Visa allows you and your family to live in Greece. There is no limitation to how long you can stay.
• Travel across the Schengen zone without the need for an additional visa. The Schengen zone consists of 26 European countries that have officially abolished visas and border control at their mutual borders.
• Excellent investment opportunity due to low prices and fast growth of the economy.
• Fast Return of Investment (ROI) generating rental income from day 1.
• Up to three generations can benefit from the investment of 1 applicant.
• Earn the right to apply for citizenship after permanently residing in Greece for 7 years.
• The double taxation treaty. Depending on your country of residence and the amount of time you spend in Greece, it is likely that your international income may not be subject to taxation in Greece. In that case, you may maintain your business activities outside of Greece and enjoy some tax benefits.
•Quick process and transparent procedure to obtain a Greek Golden Visa.
The Schengen area
Currently, the Schengen Area consists of 26 member countries. All of these countries are located in Europe, from which:
22 members fully implement the Schengen acquis,
Four of them – members of the EFTA, implement Schengen acquis through specific agreements related to the Schengen agreement.
Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Lichtenstein are associate members of the Schengen Area but are not members of the EU. They are part of the EFTA and implement the Schengen acquis through specific agreements related to the Schengen agreement.
Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City have opened their borders with, but are not members of the visa-free zone.
The Azores, Madeira, and the Canary Islands are special members of the EU and part of the Schengen Zone even though they are located outside the European continent.
There are five more EU members, that have not joined the Schengen zone: Ireland – which still maintains opt-outs and Romania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Cyprus – that are seeking to join soon.
The external borders of the Schengen Zone reach a distance of 50,000 km long, where 80% of it is comprised of water and 20% of the land. The area counts hundreds of airports and maritime ports, many land crossing points, an area of 4,312,099 km2, and a population of 419,392,429 citizens.
What do I have to do to get one?
As of 2021, applying for and obtaining a Golden Visa has been made easier than ever, allowing interested parties to even complete the process remotely. Physical presence is only required for the submission of biometric data; our team and your authorized lawyer will take care of all the other aspects.
In order to qualify for a Golden Visa in Greece, you must meet the following requirements:
• Be a non-EU/EEA country citizen
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have no criminal record
• Have medical insurance for yourself and your family
Contact us and talk to one of our experienced team members to help you with your questions.
