Golden Visa in Greece

• The Golden Visa in Greece programme for 2024 is a comprehensive process designed for non-EU nationals seeking residency through investment. 
• This service is ideal for individuals over 18, with no criminal record, looking to invest in Greece and seeking residency rights. 
• It is particularly beneficial for investors interested in accessing the European Union's Schengen Area without visa requirements and looking to enjoy the lifestyle, healthcare, and education benefits Greece offers.
• The Greek Golden Visa offers individuals and their families the possibility to live and work in Greece. 
• The Visa is issued initially for a 5-year period, renewable every 5 years. Once the holder of a Greek Golden Visa has lived in Greece for 7 years, an application for citizenship may be made.

• Main applicant must be over 18 years of age
• Valid passport
• Valid Birth Certificate
• Suitable private health insurance
• No criminal record in Greece or in your country of Origin
• Evidence of having made one of the approved investments - Greece offers the Golden Visa upon a minimum investment by the applicant of €250,000 in real estate. The real estate may be an existing property, land or indeed a timeshare investment

• Expedited Process (much simpler than other visa application processes)
• Goldent Visa holder may leave and return to Greece as often as they wish without restriction
• You may also travel freely to any of the 27 countries that comprise the European Union
• This visa confers a right to both live and work in Greece
• Longer residency approved initially with less renewal requirements
• Ability to bring your family

As early as 2021, Greek officials were considering applying restrictions to the ambit of the Golden Visa, given pressure on local people's access to property being curtailed by foreign demand. 

Accordingly, in July 2023, the Greek Government introduced an increase in the minimum investment threshold for Golden Visas through property investment, such that the new minimum property investment has been increased to €500,000 in the municipalities of Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini.

1. Assessment and Planning: We start with a thorough assessment of your eligibility and investment options.
2. Documentation Gathering: Assistance in collecting, certifying, and translating all necessary documents into Greek.
3. Investment Guidance: Providing insights on the real estate market, alternative investment opportunities, and legal implications.
4. Application Submission: Guiding you through filling out the application form, ensuring all details are accurate and compliant.
5. Follow-up and Support: Offering continuous support throughout the application process, including updates on application status and next steps.

• Comprehensive support for various investment options, including real estate, government bonds, and capital contributions.
• Assistance with obtaining a Greek Tax Identification Number and opening a Greek bank account.
• Guidance on fulfilling health insurance requirements.
• Expert advice on property investment, including insights into areas affected by the investment threshold changes.