Greece

Introducing

Greece

Greece attracts wealthy individuals and families to make it their second home due to its warm Mediterranean climate, cosmopolitan cities, desirable lifestyle, along with strong industries. Greece’s diverse and unique environment, ideal climate to enjoy four seasons, crystal clear blue water attracts tourists to spend holidays in small village houses or in utter luxury.

Greece is considered as the “cradle of Western civilization”, which gave birth to poetry and drama, democracy and science, philosophy and social science. After the war of independence against the Ottoman Empire (modern-day Turkey), Modern Greece came into existence in 1830. Greece offers a number of benefits to its citizens or residents that include excellent education opportunities, a dependable rule of law, safety and security, and powerful healthcare solutions.

Country

Overview

  • Continent: Europe
  • Capital: Athens
  • Official Language: Greek
  • Population: 10.77 Million
  • Total Area: 131,957km2
  • GDP: $200.3 Billion
  • Visa-Free Countries: 184+
  • Passport Rank: 4th
  • Currency: Euro €
Greece Requirements

The key Residency by Investment Requirements

To obtain residency-by-investment, an investment in real estate through purchase, lease, or timeshare is required.

The minimum value of the investment in real estate property is EUR 250,000.

Greece Residency Advantages

  • Visa-free travel to Europe’s Schengen Area
  • High standard of living and schooling
  • Residence permits acquired within 30–60 days
  • No need to revoke current passport – dual nationality permitted
  • Freedom to rent out the investment property
  • Qualify for citizenship application after seven years

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicant must be at least 18 years
  • Possess excellent health
  • No criminal history record
  • Have successfully passed the due diligence checks
  • Confirmed source of investment

Process of Application with Ad Astra

Step 1 - Passport Pre-Screening by AD Astra

Ad Astra pre-screens your passport copy for government pre-approval. To open your application, a down payment of the professional fees is required. We will advise and guide you to checklist necessary documents collection.

Step 2 - Apply for an Entry Visa

An entry visa to the Greek consulate authority should be applied by the applicant in their country of origin. To purchase a property in Greece either a type C Schengen visa or a type D national visa is required.

Step 3 - Greek Property Purchase Documentation

Ad Astra will assist you to the Greek property that fully satisfies your requirements and starts preparing property purchase documentation required to be presented for the Residency application.

Step 4 - Travel for Passport Stamp

Before submitting the residency application, to get passports stamped, the applicant requires to make a travel to Greece.

Step 5 - Property Purchase Documentation and Funds Transfer

Ad Astra will arrange the documents for the purchase of the property. The taxes and funds need to be transferred.

Step 6 - Final Application Submission to Director of Immigration

Finally, the application is submitted to the Directorate of Immigration, after the application approval from Secretary-General the investor and family will receive the residence permit.

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