Greece Immigration Program
About Greece
| CAPITAL: | TOTAL AREA: | POPULATION: | LANGUAGE(S): |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Athens |
131,957 km² |
10.75 million |
Greek |
| CURRENCY: | EXCHANGE RATE: | GDP – PER CAPITA (2016): | GDP – TOTAL (2016): |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Euro (EUR) |
1 USD = 0.86 EUR |
USD 18,103 |
USD 194.6 billion |
Greece is a country where you come across antiquity every step you take: Athens, Delphi, Thebes, Acropolis, monasteries carved in rocks, and, of course, breath-taking beaches and islands to name just a few beauties of the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea located in its western side.
Greece hosts millions of tourists every year who come here to admire not only its scenery and beaches along the azure sea but also centuries of culture, art, and to see with their own eyes the springs of Western Civilizations.
In 2014 the Greek government introduced a program that allows receiving a Greek permanent residence by investing in real estate in Greece.
The Golden Visa Program is an investment scheme that allows you to obtain a 5-year Permanent Residency Card in 3 months after investing in property in Greece.
To opt for this scheme as an investor you need to invest a minimum of €250,000 in real estate in Greece, leading to getting a Permanent Residency permit in 3 months. You can keep this status for as long as you hold your property in Greece.
Other fees apply:
– Property Transfer Tax: 3.09%
– Legal Fee for each family member: €600
– Land Registry: 0.5%
– Government Fee: €500 per adult
What do you get as an investor?
- Permanent residence in just 3 months valid in all Schengen countries
- All nationals can apply, with no interview required
- Free movement in the EU including the UK as well as living and working in all over Europe.
- No need to reside in Greece
- Healthcare and education
- Opportunity to register a business and open a bank account in Greece.
- One investment package allows including the whole family.
Legal Basis
On the 18th April 2013, Greece introduced Law 4146/ 2013. It offers a renewable five-year Greek residency visa to foreign nationals who invest at least 250,000 Euros into residential real estate that is physically located in Greece. A residence permit for five (5) years is issued and can be renewed indefinitely (for a 5-year period each time), provided that the real estate property is still owned by the applicant. However, the residence permits do not allow a right to employment of any type.
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