The minimum investment for the golden visa is €250,000, and the property must be held for at least Five (5) years.

The application process involves submitting the necessary documentation, including proof of investment and a valid passport, to the Greek authorities. As Greece is part of the Schengen Zone, the largest visa-free zone in the world, Greek residents can travel visa-free to the rest of the EU Schengen Zone, with the ability to spend up to 90 days every 180 days in other Schengen states.

Minimum Requirement: €250,000

Processing Time: 4-to-6 months

• Provide evidence of the source of funds
• Over 18 years old
  
• Not an EU citizen
  
• Proof of employment or income
  
• Health insurance policyholder
  

• A cost-effective pathway to residency within the European Union (EU). This investment visa option is highly appealing for individuals seeking visa-free travel throughout the EU Schengen Area.
• The Greek Golden Visa program is attractive for families. Applicants can include married spouse, children under 21, siblings under 18, and parents of main applicant and spouse.
  
• As it extends to dependents up to the age of 21, with the possibility of inclusion in the program until the age of 24.
  
• There is no minimum stay requirement, providing flexibility for applicants.
  

• The Greek Golden Visa program offers a residency permit valid for Five (5) years and can be renewed, offering renewable permanent residency in Greece. The residency permit provides access to Greece’s public education system, a valuable benefit for families with children.
• The Greek Golden Visa does not impose minimum stay requirements on investors. The one and only mandatory visit is for the submission of biometrics, streamlining the process for applicants. However, those that wish to apply for citizenship must live in the country for at least half of the year, each year, for a period of Seven (7) years.
• The Greek Golden Visa program is an opportunity to achieve access to the benefits of visa-free travel, educational opportunities, and the flexibility to manage your residency requirements.
  

Purchase commercial or residential real estate on the Greek mainland or the islands. The Greek Golden Visa Programme imposes no restrictions on the type of property clients can invest in. The value of the property must be at least €250,000.

In 2022, the Greek Real Estate market grew by more than 11% and is forecasted to see a 40% increase in state receipts from real estate transfers in 2023.

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