The entry into force of Law 5038/2023 on April 1, 2024, enforced the FIP (Financially Independent Persons) Residence Permit for third country individuals. The residence permit for Financially Independent Persons is now the “residence permit for third-country nationals with sufficient resources” (I.8 residence permit), and the conditions for its issuance are regulated in Article 163…
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…
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According to the law that was passed yesterday (April 2, 2024) in the Greek Parliament, the provisions regarding the permit for permanent investment in real estate (Golden Visa program) are 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…
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…
The imminent entry into force of Law 5038/2023 on April 1, 2024, has caused concern among people interested in living their dream in Greece, as many changes are occurring in Greek immigration law. In this context, it is stated by several that the residence permit for Financially Independent Persons is being abolished under the new…
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 next four months will be months of investment fever for the real estate market. Thousands of sales in the most popular areas of the country and within the framework of the “Golden Visa” program must be completed by April 30, 2024 at the latest, in order for foreign investors to avoid the increase of…
If you are a property owner on the island of Skopelos, South Pelion and Magnesia (below you will find the areas in detail), then October 17, 2023, is the start date of the publication of the initial report of the Land Registry data with a deadline of 2 months (or 4 months if you are a…
