In the context of successfully implementing the Golden Visa program and taking into consideration the requirements of foreign investors, Greece has expanded this program. It has introduced a more flexible and expedited process for non-EU/EEA citizens who intend to acquire a residence permit (Greek Golden Visa) through intangible investments in Greece, specifically in the form…
Suspension, of examination and issuance of pending renewal applications and submission of renewal applications for residence permits of Russian/Belarus citizens, is lifted. However, the suspension of submission and approval of new residence permit applications is maintained until further notice. By decision of the Minister of Migration and Asylum, Mr Notis Mitarakis, the suspension of the…
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…
In a world where digital nomads are increasingly common, it only makes sense that Greece would try to attract this type of traveler. But as has been the case with many countries, the Greek government is wary of letting anyone in who might not leave again. Because of this, getting a digital nomad visa for…
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…
The pandemic of 2020 and the new trends it set in motion redefined the investment decisions in permanent residence programs for non E.U. citizens at a global scale. These are the reasons to invest in Greece and apply for a Greek Golden Visa. 1.- Low cost access to European residence program (Golden Visa) Greece has…
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…
