Greece Residency

GREECE PERMANENT RESIDENCY:

• An investment in real estate property with a minimum value of EUR 250,000, plus the applicable taxes
• A 10-year lease agreement for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences in tourist accommodation complexes with EUR 250,000 in rental amount (Article 8 of Law 4000/2001)
• A 10-year time-sharing agreement for hotel accommodation with EUR 250,000 in rental amount (Law 1652/1986)

• A capital contribution with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 to a company that has its registered office or establishment in Greece
• A capital contribution with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 to a real estate investment company (Article 21 of Law 2778/1999) that will invest exclusively in Greece
• A capital contribution with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 to a closed-end investment company (Article 5 of Law 2367/1995) provided that the aforementioned alternative investment institutions have the intention to invest exclusively in companies that have headquarters or establishments in Greece
• €400,000 contributed to an established & registered company in Greece for the acquisition of shares in bonds itemized in trading on controlled markets or joint trading mechanism operating in Greece

• With a minimum time, deposit of €400,000 in a national credit institution for at least one year with a standing order for its renewal
• Purchase of Greek government bonds with a minimum acquisition value of EUR 400,000 and residual maturity of at least three years at the time of purchase, via a credit institution established in Greece
• Purchase of shares or corporate bonds with a minimum acquisition value of EUR 800,000, which are admitted for trading in Greece
• Purchase of units with a minimum value of EUR 400,000 of a mutual fund incorporated in Greece or Greek government bonds that are admitted for trading in Greece
• Purchase of units or shares with a minimum purchase value of EUR 400,000 of an alternative investment fund established in Greece
• € 400,000 Greek government bonds and residual maturity for a minimum period of 3 years via a credit institution established in Greece being the custodian of these bonds

• Visa free travel across Schengen countries.
• The whole family (including parents and in-laws) have the right to live in Greece and any country of the Schengen area during the period of visa validity.
• Inclusion of dependent Children up to 21 years old and it may covers children up to 24 years old if they are still financially dependent and students.
• There is no residence requirement in Greece for a certain period of time (prior to or after residence permit has been granted).
• The right to study in any of the Schengen countries.
• The right to obtain Greece Permanent Residence after five years from the date of obtaining residence permits.
• The residence permit can be renewed indefinitely every 5 years, without any stay requirements, if you maintain your investment.
• Access to the Greek health public services for free.
• Qualifies for EU passport after 7 years of residence and living in Greece.
• Fast and transparent procedure (within 2 months).
• No language criteria when applying for Greek Residency permit.
• Opportunity to rent out the investment property.
• Varieties of investment options available.