Residence permit renewal (investors-golden visa holders, family members of EU nationals, digital nomads etc) for all non-EU nationals will move exclusively online from November 16, as announced by the Migration and Asylum Ministry of Greece (gov.gr). Identification of the user is achieved via mobile phone and email. The communication with the applicant will be conducted exclusively…
Since its implementation in 2014 the Greek Golden Visa Program has been successful in garnering foreign interest from all over the world. The Greek residency program is so well received and in high demand for 2 reasons: 1. It requires the lowest investment in the European Union (€250,000) through real estate purchase and 2. It…
Greece is the Golden Visa destination of choice for UK HNWs. Brexit isn’t the driving factor behind investor intention with family and location the most important factors in the decision-making process, according to research from Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency, and citizenship through investment. Astons study asked those with investable assets of £1…
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)…
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…
Invest in Greece with the Golden Visa Program means quality of life. Today, more than ever, it seems imperative to invest in a quality of life, close to the natural environment, near the countryside and sea. The Golden Visa program, in its standard form, aims to attract investment and capital inflows in Greece, but there…
Imminent changes to the Golden Visa Program are scheduled from the Greek Government. The draft bill will come for a vote before the Greek Parliament with the following changes after April 24, 2020: The first paragraph of case 2 of paragraph B of article 20 of Law 4251/2014, is replaced as follows: “2. The minimum value…
In a world that has been impacted by the threat of COVID-19, countries around the globe are implementing measures to safeguard their people and communities. We at Stathaki Law Office are also doing our part. We are conscious of the difficulties that many people around the world are facing due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Protection and safety…
