Greece Residency by Investment
GREECE PERMANENT RESIDENCY:
- Methods of Investment for Permanent residence permit :
- Investment in real estate by 250,000 Euros. (either residential or commercial), that can include one or more properties - Max ages that Children can be included on a Permanent residence permit application:
- Children below 21 are eligible - Years for Permanent residence permit to lead to Citizenship:
- After 7 years of uninterrupted residency - When exactly does an applicant become a Permanent residence permit holder?
- Within 30-60 days - When does a Permanent residence permit holder become a Citizen?
- After 7 years of uninterrupted residency
- Citizenship by Marriage with at least 1 child and have resided in Greece for at least 3 years - Schengen visa
- Immigrate to Europe with Family (including parents of the main applicant and spouse)
- One of the lowest costs for residency in Europe
- Residency can be Acquired within 30-60 days
- Immediate Permanent residency in Greece
- No language tests required
- No minimum stay requirements
- Opportunity to rent out the investment property
WHY GREECE:
- Greece is a member of the Schengen Zone of Europe allowing all Greek PR permit holders to travel freely through Europe
- Great investment: rising property prices, high capital gains, growing rentals
- Live and travel freely throughout Europe and many more countries
- Greece has more than 320 sunny days a year
- Unparalleled beauty and diversity in landscape & Vegetation
- 428 blue – flagged beaches & 16,000 km of coastline
- Unique 'island hopping' – 6,000 islands & Isles
- Ideal for outdoor activities & sports of all kinds
- World's healthiest diet – exquisite local cuisine & wines
- Friendly and hospitable people, a relaxed lifestyle
- Rich history & culture – innumerable sites of interest
- Vivid modern life (culture & social)
- Advanced infrastructure & expertise in professional services
- Excellent medical facilities
- Excellent domestic transport connections
- Laws and regulations are becoming more 'investor friendly' Low cost of living
- Minimum investment amount in Europe (EUR 250, 000 per family)
- Greece has a very high standard of education There are excellent English speaking private elementary and high schools These schools are directly linked to the overseas educational institutions
ABOUT GREECE:
- Official Name: Hellenic Republic
- A Form of Government: Parliamentary republic
- Capital: Athens
- Population: 10,722,816
- Official Language: Greek
- Currency: Euro
- Area: 50,942 square miles (131,940 square kilometers)
- Official Language: Greek
- Education: Greek and British language
- Culture: a mixed culture (Greek, Italian, Espanyol)
- Environment: diverse
- Health Care: high-quality 23rd worldwide
- Taxation: Greek individual is taxed at a rate of 22% - 42%
- Tourism: ranked 16th worldwide
- Weather: summers usually hot and dry, and the winters quite cold and wet
- Politics: stable
- Schengen: yes
- Religion: Christian Orthodox per 98%
QUALIFICATION CRITERIA:
- Be at least 18-year-old
- Investment of 250,000 Euros
- Open a bank account in Greece
- Two passport sized photos
- No criminal record
- Visit Greece first through a valid visa from their country
- Valid passport
- Proof of medical insurance
- Property sale contract
- Birth certificate
- Healthcare certificate proving that no diseases are present
- Proof of sufficient funds to live in Greece
- Employment contract (if employed)
- Copy of business license (if self-employed)
- Income tax return