Immigration has always been a core element of the human story, driven by the pursuit of safety, prosperity, and a better quality of life. Today, structured programs like Greece’s Golden Visa provide a clear, reliable path for individuals seeking a new beginning in the European Union . For Americans in particular, the Greek program has…
The Greek government, through the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, has introduced a significant initiative to attract foreign investments in startups using the Golden Visa program. This framework involves granting a “B.6” residence permit to third-country nationals who invest in Greece, thereby promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. Conditions for Granting the PermitInvestors must contribute at least…
The Greek government has announced an extension until February 28, 2025, for the Golden Visa program with the old threshold of 250.000 and 500.000 euros in real estate investment. This decision directly impacts thousands of investors who had already made down payments of 10% and signed pre-contracts but faced delays in finalizing their final purchase…
The government is set to implement a new scheme in 2025 that will separate the Greek Golden Visa Program from real estate investments. This initiative aims to redirect focus from property acquisitions to promoting startup entrepreneurship. The Greek government aims to redirect investor capital towards more productive sectors, moving away from real estate investments that…
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a reference to the Golden Visa in Greece in his speech at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair, but not in regards to the real estate program. The recent changes come as part of the economic strategy introduced during the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair to further boost the country’s economy. The…
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The Greek Minister of Finance revealed forthcoming adjustments to the Greek Golden Visa program, outlined as follows: In the Attica Region, the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini, and on islands with a population of over 3,100 inhabitants, the value of the real estate that the applicant must invest increases to 800,000 euros. In…
Anticipated adjustments to the golden visa program by the Greek government involve raising investment thresholds across three distinct regions for prospective investors seeking residence permits through real estate purchase. Specifically, the forthcoming legislation, slated for presentation in parliament soon, proposes elevating the minimum investment requirement for golden visas in certain regions to 800,000 euros. Initially,…
The National Land Registry is informing property owners in the areas of Skopelos – South Pelion – Magnesia that the publication of the initial report of the Land Registry data is extended until March 19, 2024. The extension was deemed necessary to facilitate citizen service by the Cadastral Office due to the declaration of most…
The possibility of increasing the investment limit for foreign citizens under the “Golden Visa” program to even 800,000 euros was left open by Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, during his speech at the “Prime Minister’s Hour” in parliament. Specifically, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis referred to the possibility of a new increase in the investment threshold…
