Greece Golden Visa 2025 – Greek Residence Permit by Investment

The Greece Golden Visa program provides an opportunity whereby investors and their families may obtain residency via various forms of investment including real estate purchase, local business investment, or investment in government bonds. This program offers a flexible pathway to residency, and possibly citizenship after seven years, with very light conditions by 2025. Included in the visa are family members such as spouse, children and parents.

Investment Requirements

To qualify for the Greece Golden Visa in 2025, applicants must invest in one of the following categories:

A minimum investment of €250,000 in residential or commercial properties. In certain locations, the required investment can exceed €800,000, depending on the area.
A minimum investment of €500,000 in local businesses, share capital, securities, government bonds, or a bank deposit.
If investing in mutual shares, a minimum contribution of €350,000 is required.
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Inclusion of Family Members Eligibility

Under the Greece Golden Visa program, you can include your immediate family members in your application, making it a great option for family relocation:

Be a non-EU/EEA country citizen
Spouse or registered partner
Children under 24 (students over 21 included)
Parents (of both the main applicant and spouse)

Ownership & Residency Requirements

To maintain residency status, investors must retain ownership of their investment.
If an investor wishes to sell their property, it must be done before the residence permit expires.

Golden Visa Validity & Renewal

Yes, of course! The Greece Golden Visa has a validity period of 5 years, similar to other residence permits. However, unlike a regular visa, it grants long-term residency without requiring continuous stay in Greece.

You must renew the Golden Visa every 5 years to maintain your residency status. The renewal is possible as long as you retain ownership of the investment.
There is no requirement to pass a Greek language test to maintain residency.

Way to get Citizenship

To qualify for Permanent Residency in Cyprus, the applicants should fulfil the following requirements:

To maintain residency status, investors must retain ownership of their investment.
If an investor wishes to sell their property, it must be done before the residence permit expires.

Benefit of Greece Golden Visa Program in 2025

Inclusion of family members ( You can add your family members like spouse, children , parents etc.)
Rental income from your owned properties ( You can earn rental income from your owned properties under the Greece Golden Visa program. By purchasing residential or commercial real estate, you can rent out your properties and generate passive income. This can be done either on a monthly or yearly basis, depending on the type of property and rental agreement. )
favorable Tax benefits
Visa free travel to Schengen countries to say and live (Stay 90 to 180 days without visa)
No language test needed. ( For Golden Visa holders, there is no Greek language test requirement. This makes it easier for investors and their families to settle in Greece without the need to learn the language as a condition for maintaining residency.)
You can cancel your residence permit at any time; however, it remains valid only as long as you maintain ownership of your investment property. If you sell your property, your residence permit will no longer be valid, a
Access health and wealth benefits from the country.

Application Process to obtaining the Greece Golden Visa by purchasing properties

Contact a licensed agent

All applications must be submitted through a government-authorized agent.

Undergo a due diligence check

An authorized government officer conducts a preliminary due diligence check to minimize the risk of rejection.

Prepare the necessary documents

Lawyers prepares all necessary files and documents, which the investor reviews before signing a Power of Attorney, granting the lawyer the authority to act on their behalf in Greece.

Obtain tax numbers in Greece

The tax number is mandatory for any transaction in Greece, so the lawyer submits all your documents using your unique tax number. First, they will process your documents to obtain the tax number, which may take up to 7 days to receive.

Purchase a property

We will guide you in selecting suitable properties based on your preferences and interests. Once you confirm your choice, you will need to sign the appropriate property agreement, after which we will submit the necessary documents to obtain the registration certificate.

Apply for your residence permit

The documents are submitted online through the official Greek Migration Service website. Upon submission, a certificate is issued, granting the applicant the right to stay in the country for one year while the decision on the residence permit is pending.

Submit your biometrics and Receive your residence permit cards

All applicants must submit their biometric data, including photographs and fingerprints, to generate their residence permit cards. The residence permit application in Greece is typically processed within 1 to 2 months. The investor can either collect the residence permit card in person or authorize a lawyer to do so on their behalf.

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