When it comes to buying property in Greece, it’s essential to seek the advice and assistance of a qualified lawyer. Greece has a complex legal system, and there are many legal issues that can arise when buying property. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal and administrative procedures involved in purchasing property and ensure…
Writing your last will and testament in Greece is an important step in making sure your wishes are respected after you are gone. It is important to understand the laws that govern wills in Greece, as well as the process of writing and registering your will. Knowing the requirements of a valid will in Greece…
Greece will increase the minimum price of the property bought, to grant eligibility for a Golden Visa, to 500,000 euros in certain parts of the country, according to an amendment entered for vote in the Greek Parliament on Wednesday December 21st 2022. The new minimum price will be applicable to the North, Central and South Sector…
The General Secretariat of Immigration Policy has started the new process of electronic submission of applications for the granting of initial residence permits to citizens of third countries. In particular, from Wednesday, November 16, 2022, all applications for the initial granting of residence permits for citizens of third countries are submitted exclusively through the electronic…
FT includes the Greek economy in an article on Monday September 26th entitled “The seven economic wonders of a worried world”, noting that “In periods of gloom like this one, when commentators see nothing but faults in most countries, it is worth highlighting the few that defy the prevailing pessimism. Here are seven that stand…
* Details on how to acquire a Digital Nomad Visa available here According to Greek law (4251/2014) by decision of the Secretary General of the Decentralized Administration, a residence permit in Greece (Digital Nomad Visa) is granted for two (2) years to a third country national, provided a) she/he has received a special entry visa…
A permanent residence permit (Golden Visa Program) can now be granted to a third country citizen who acquires property in Greece following an auction. This was decided on the 13th-10-2020 by the Legal State Council of Greece Following a successful auction of a property located in Greece and the payment by the bidder (third country citizen)…
Remote bank account opening facilitates the Golden Visa Program: Following the recent government announcements that aimed at facilitating Golden Visa’s procedures for investors, now comes the latest Government Gazzete that clarifies the prospect of opening bank accounts remotely. The Executive Committee of the Bank of Greece passed in late May of this year a decision for the remote electronic…
The Greek government is planning incentives for foreign pensioners to establish second homes and tax residency in Greece as part of the country’s efforts to tap into the fast-growing “Silver Economy”. The European Commission estimates that by 2025, the needs and demands of Europe’s seniors will grow to €5.7 trillion, up from more than €3.7…
On the 12-5-2020 the Law 4251/2014 (Golden Visa Program) was amended as follows: “The minimum value of the real estate at the time of its acquisition, as well as the total contractual lease of hotel accommodation or tourist accommodation, as shown by the notarial transfer deeds and, if they are subject to the payment of a…
