Greece Investment immigration – Getting European citizenship

As a country on the rise and with a long developed culture, Greece also impresses as one of the top 10 countries with the world’s top tourist passports, allowing holders the right to visa-free travel to more than 180 countries and territories. Therefore, Greece Investment immigration program is currently attracting a lot of attention from investors.

1. Golden Visa Program by Greece Investment Immigration

Golden Visa is briefly understood as a long-term residence card in Greece, equivalent to Greek permanent residency. The benefits are the same as those of a permanent resident. With a Golden Visa, the whole investor’s family is free to live, open a business and send their children to study in Greece.

In 2014, the Golden Visa program was issued by the Greek government with many appealing policies to attract foreign investors to Greece.

After about 3-6 months after completing the application, the investor will receive the Golden Visa. After the visa expires, investors need to apply for an extension. When residing for 7 years, the investor and their family can apply for Greek citizenship (European citizenship).

2. Why should you choose Golden Visa for Greece?

• Fast processing time, only 3 – 6 months
• Get permanent residence for the whole family, including 3 generations: applicant’s parents, applicant and children (under 21 years old)
• Live and settle in Greece for a long time
• Visa-free travel over 169 countries worldwide 
• Have the opportunity to naturalize in Greece and become a European citizen and join the EU, Schengen Area
• No language examination, no business requirement
• Free medical care and preferential tuition fees

3. Subjects participating in the Golden Visa – Greece Investment Immigration Program 

• The applicant is not a citizen of the European Union and is over 18 years old.
• Invest at least EUR 250,000 in real estate.
• The investment must be maintained for the length of time the permanent resident card requested.
• The Greek Residence Card is renewed every 5 years as long as the property is still owned.
• The applicant has a clean judicial record and has health insurance.

4. Application process in the Greece Investment Immigration Program 

• Evaluation and preparation of documents
• Register to participate in the Greek immigration program – Golden Visa
• Select the real estate project you want to invest in and make the investment
• Complete and submit the application as required by the Government
• Receive the Letter of Approval and go to Greece to provide biometrics and received Permanent Residency

5.  Conclusion

With advantages in tourism, culture and society, Greece is a country on the rising enhances and building a foothold on the world map. Therefore, Greece Investment Immigration Program promises to be a potential land for long-term economic development.

Portico & Bridge is a leading European immigration consulting group, with more than 35 years of experience and a team of more than 50 professionals worldwide. For more information about the Greece Investment immigration program, please contact Portico & Bridge for detailed support.

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