Greece Golden Visa Residency By Investment
The Greece Golden Visa is one of the lowest-cost residency routes within the European Union. Read more It allows access to 27 countries within the European Schengen Area.
schengen countries to explore
minimum requirement
months processing time
The Greece Golden Visa programme is, notably, one of the lowest-cost residency routes within the European Union (EU). This Greek investment visa is also particularly appealing if you want to enjoy visa-free travel throughout the EU Schengen Area.
Read moreFurthermore, the Greece Golden Visa is a family-friendly programme. As well as you and your spouse, applications can extend to dependants up to the age of 21. Moreover, they can continue to benefit from the programme up until the age of 24. Plus, there is no minimum stay requirement.
To qualify for the Greece Golden Visa Programme, you must fulfil the following investment option AND meet other requirements:
Purchase commercial or residential real estate on the Greek mainland or, if you prefer, the islands. The value of the property must be at least €250,000. We can, if needed, arrange for you to visit Greece to view properties.
As a Greek Golden Visa Programme applicant, you must have medical insurance to cover your stay in Greece and also produce relevant certificates to show you share kinship with your dependents. In addition, you must hold on to your property or real estate investment.
The permit is valid for five years and offers renewable permanent residency as well. Plus, you can take advantage of access to Greece’s public education system.
The Latitude team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
The Latitude team has global experts in over 20 countries. We can advise in 14 languages. Let us help you find the perfect investment migration solution.
We commence our process, appropriately enough, with Form 1. This enables us to carry out the initial Latitude due diligence. Following the successful screening, we will then provide you with a Client Agreement (CA) to review and sign.
Upon receiving the signed agreement and retainer payment, our legal team will next complete all necessary government forms and supporting documents. You will also need to execute a sales and purchase agreement with the developer. However, we will liaise with the property developer and the Hellenic Republic Ministry of Migration and Asylum on your behalf.
Before submitting your documents, we first comprehensively review your application to ensure your file complies with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum's requirements. Our legal team will then complete its final checks before submitting the relevant forms.
The Ministry will also undertake its own due diligence and reviews all the paperwork. Yet we will continue to work closely with them throughout the process to ensure they timely and efficiently process your application. After applying, the Ministry of Migration and Asylum will also issue a receipt. As a result, you can use this as a temporary residence permit while awaiting the application decision.
The Ministry will assess your application, and upon approval, you must make all necessary contributions. You must also pay any applicable government fees. Then you and your family will receive the relevant residency certificates.
Much of life as most of the world knows derives from Ancient Greece, which, famously, is the birthplace of democracy and Western philosophy. With this Residency by Investment, you’ll gain access to the vibrant historical capital, Athens. Then there are thousands of sun-drenched Mediterranean Islands.
Greece is a democratic and developed country. It also has an advanced economy and a very high standard of living.
Athens provides Greek residents with access to both international business and travel opportunities. With the additional benefit of visa-free travel through the European Union (EU) Schengen Area, it’s an extremely popular option for entrepreneurs like you.
You can also extend the Golden Visa investment to include family members. This includes:
• A spouse or, indeed, a partner
• Children under the age of 21 at the time of application who remain valid until they reach 24
• Dependant parents of you or your spouse
By including family members in your Greek Golden Visa application, you are allowing them access to visa-free travel within the EU Schengen Area.
The minimum investment required to gain Greek residency by investment is €250,000. This is made by purchasing real estate and, importantly, must be held for the duration of the five-year residency.
You will receive a permanent residence permit that is valid for five years. Then, you can renew your residency indefinitely.
Yes, you can. You can earn passive income by renting out your property short term or long term.
Yes. You will pay tax on the income you generate in Greece. This means you are taxed on your rental income. You will pay 15% tax on annual earnings up to €12,000. That increases to 35% on yearly earnings between €12,001 and €35,000. You will be taxed at 45% if you earn over €35,001 a year.
Our team operates in over 20 countries worldwide, securing second citizenship or residency in desirable locations and unlocking a brighter future.
6-12 months application processing time
27 schengen countries to explore
Low minimum presence required