Greece Golden Visa Program

- article 20 of Law 4251/14 (permanent resident's residence permit)

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     The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residence-by-investment programs that provides access to Europe. Successful applicants and their families are able to benefit from visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area within two months of applying.

Requirements:

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1. An investment in property with a minimum value of EUR 500,000 plus the applicable taxes.

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2. Proof of health insurance coverage that is valid in Greece

Qualifying criteria.

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1. In all cases, the applicant and their spouse, children, and parents must have health insurance in Greece.

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2. A valid visa is needed at the beginning of the application process in order to enter Greece.

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3. All the essential documentation that accompanies the application for an immigration permit must be duly certified, along with a translation of the same documents into the Greek language.

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Key advantages of the Greece Golden Visa Program:

• Visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area

• No requirement to reside in Greece

• Residence permits can be acquired within 30–60 days

• Unlimited expiry date of residence permit

• Opportunity to rent out the investment property

• Residence applicable to the whole family (married spouse, children under 21 years old, and parents of the main applicant and spouse)

• Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of residence

• Ability to hold shares and receive income from the dividends of a company registered in Greece (but not to be employed in Greece)