GREECE GOLDEN VISA
The Greece residence by investment program was first introduced in 2013. The Greece Golden Visa has rapidly become Europe’s most popular program, with thousands of applicants each year. The Greece Golden Visa offers a real estate investment and a business investment option. The approved applicant receives a 5-year residence permit, after which they can apply for permanent residence. Residents living in Greece can apply for Greek citizenship after 7 years. The Greek passport is one of the world’s best and provides visa-free travel to the U.S. and freedom of movement across Europe. Greece is world-renowned for its beautiful beaches, its amazing food, and its lifestyle.
Location
Europe
Population
10.7 million
Capital
Athens
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Greek
Application Process
Stage 1 Month 1
Submit the application for an entry visa to the Greek consulate authority in your country of origin. Gather documents for the submission of the Golden Visa application, including a sale agreement for the Real Estate option. Submission is made to the Alien and Immigration Department at the Decentralized Authority where the investment is located.
Stage 2 Month 2
The authority issues a confirmation that the application has been received. The applicant has one year to submit biometrics and complete the investment option.
Stage 3 Month 3
The Secretary General of the Decentralised Authority processes the application and issues the resident permit.