Greece

With its pleasant Mediterranean weather and thriving industries, Greece is particularly attractive to affluent individuals and families seeking a second home. As an EU member, Greece offers excellent safety, education and healthcare.

Benefits

Access

Athens offers Greeks global business and travel prospects, enriched by visa-free movement within the EU Schengen Zone.

Flexibility

There is no need to reside in Greece, and your residency can be renewed easily every five years indefinitely, with condition that you maintain property in Greece.

Earnings

You are able to earn income from renting your Greek property, and you may receive dividends from Greek companies.

Citizenship

It is possible to apply for citizenship after 7 years of legal residency, granting further benefits.

Travel

27 Schengen countries

Passport

Ranked 8th in the world

Population

10.5 million

Languages

Greek

Economy

Service and industry

Member of

United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations
Council of Europe
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
International trade organizations such as the WTO

Residency by Investment

Eligibility

The programme is available to the investor; the investor’s spouse; children under 21 (who must remain part of the programme until age 24); and parents or parents-in-law. You and your spouse cannot be EU citizens and must have comprehensive medical insurance.

Requirements

Purchase a property worth €250,000 within Greece or its islands.
You must retain ownership of the property for the duration of the scheme.

Procedure

Month 1

Our team will complete all required government forms and prioritise supplementary documents. We’ll also handle interactions with the property developer and the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Migration and Asylum for you, including executing a sales and purchase agreement.

Months 1–2

We thoroughly vet your application to ensure it meets the Ministry’s criteria before submitting the necessary forms. The Ministry conducts its own due diligence, and we maintain ongoing communication with them to expedite your application. You’ll receive a receipt from the Ministry, serving as a temporary residence permit while your application is processed.

Month 2

After the Ministry approves your application, you’re required to make all obligatory contributions and pay any government fees. Finally, you and your family will be issued the appropriate residency certificates.

Access Europe and the World

Visa not required

Visa on arrival

ETA

Visa required prior to arrival

All information on this page was correct at the time of our last update. These pages are intended as an introduction to immigration law, not as a comprehensive explanation. Once we start working together, we will take into account all current law and discuss how this may affect your application based on your specific requirements.

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