Greece Residency /
Citizenship by Investment
Citizenship by Investment
Greece Citizenship For International Investors
Greece Citizenship: Security. Opportunity. Peace of mind.
Greece immigration by investment programs
for investors and their families.
Live and work in the EU.
In an effort to support the country's economy, Greece, a Mediterranean country located in the center of Europe, is offering Greece residency or Greece citizenship (Greece passport) to foreign investors. The Greek passport is similar to the passports of Germany, France, or any other EU country; Greek passport holders may live, work or study in any country belonging to the European Union.
International business executives, investors, VIPs as well as affluent citizens worldwide consider Greek citizenship (Greek passport) a powerful tool for international tax planning and a safety net should the living conditions at home become unbearable.
Live, work or study in any of the EU countries
The Greek Immigration by Investment programs provide for affluent persons of impeccable standing and repute, including their families, to receive the Greek residency or citizenship (EU passport) on the basis of an investment in Greece. Once citizenship is granted, the applicant may live, work or study in any of the member countries of the European Union.Visa free travel to over 170 countries, INCLUDING the USA
The Greek residency (also know as the "Greek Golden Visa") provides for visa-free travel to the 26 member countries of the Schengen zone. The Greek citizenship offers full European Union benefits, including visa-free travel to more than 170 countries in the world, including the USA, Canada, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and most countries in North, Central and South America.A better quality of life for the family
Greece is a safe country that enjoys a low cost of living index. The country has long been a vacation spot for Europeans and high net worth individuals who flock to Greece for its sunny and warm climate year-round. Greece offers a modern infrastructure ranging from reliable phone and internet service to secure banking to well-established air and sea routes.Greece is a democratic and developed country with an advanced high-income economy, a high quality of life, and a very high standard of living. The economy is service-based, with tourism and shipping being two of the key industries.
Greece "Golden Visa" Residency
Residency allows the applicant to live in Greece as long as desired. You are not required to live in Greece prior or during the Golden Visa residency application, or even after residency has been granted. The processing time for residency is about two months.Residency can be obtained through an investment in Greek real estate valued at a minimum of EUR 250,000. The Golden Visa allows you to obtain absolute ownership of your property and get your own title deed. The residency is permanent with renewal every 5 years and as long as you keep the property under your ownership.
Other investment options include a lease agreement signed with a hotel or tourist establishment for a minimum of 10 years, or an investment of at least EUR 400,000 into government bonds, corporate bonds, or an investment fund.
You and your family will have free access to the Greek health system and also your children will be free to attend the Greek educational institutions (schools, universities etc.). New residents may not be employed in Greece, but new residents may set up their own business and register a company in Greece.
Greece (EU) Citizenship
Greek citizenship, meaning the EU passport, allows the applicant to live, work, and study in any of the EU member countries, not just Greece. If desired, citizenship may be applied for after 84 months (seven years) in permanent residency status, having spent at least 183 days per year in Greece.Greece Citizenship / Greece Residency
Program Information
Greece, a Mediterranean country located in the center of Europe, has been a member of the European Union since 1981 and the Schengen Area since 2000. Greece became a Eurozone Member in 2001. The country has produced streamlined legislation to create an efficient process by which non-EU residents may obtain a residence permit - and citizenship if so desired - based on investment.
The Greek permanent residency program ("Greece Golden Visa") allow applicants to live in Greece indefinitely and lifts traveling restrictions and elaborate visa requirements across the EU. Permanent residency is granted on the basis of an investment in Greece.
The Golden Visa allows you to obtain absolute ownership of your property and get your own title deed. You and your family will have free access to the Greek health system and also your children will be free to attend the Greek educational institutions (schools, universities etc.). You are not required to live in Greece prior or during the Golden Visa residency application, or even after residency has been granted. The residency is permanent with renewal every 5 years and as long as you keep the property under your ownership.
The Greek Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI) offers affluent persons of impeccable standing to receive the Greek (EU) citizenship and passport after seven years in permanent residency status, having spent at least 183 days per year in Greece.
Qualified candidates include international business executives, investors, public figures, VIPs, and important persons - many of which are are active worldwide - who meet the minimum application requirements.
Applicants consider an alternative citizenship and passport a powerful tool for international tax planning and as a safety net should the living conditions at home become undesirable.
Application Requirements / Eligibility
The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residency by investment routes to Europe. The Program grants visa free access to the Schengen Zone to the applicant as well as the family within 2 months of submitting an application.
Permanent Residency by Real Estate Investment
To meet the residency program requirements an applicant must invest in local real estate valued at no less than EUR 250,000.
Other investment options include a lease agreement signed with a hotel or tourist establishment for a minimum of 10 years, or an investment of at least EUR 400,000 into government bonds, corporate bonds, or an investment fund.
Further, the main applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have a clean criminal record. The main applicant may also add dependents to a residency or citizenship application, including his/her spouse, children, and parents.
Applicants who wish to invest into one or multiple properties in Greece may acquire residency through 1) a property purchase, or 2) a timeshare agreement, or 3) the purchase of a plot of land.
Investment Option #1: Real Estate Property Purchase.
The applicant invests in property at a minimum value
of €250,000 in any part of the country. This includes mainland
Greece as well as the surrounding islands. Both residential
and commercial buildings are eligible.
Investment Option #2: Timeshare Agreement. Instead of purchasing a property, an applicant may chose to sign a 10 year time-share agreement, provided the minimum value of this lease is €250,000.
Investment Option #3: Plot of Land Purchase. The third investment option entails the purchase of a plot of land. As with options 1) and 2), the value of this transaction must also total at least €250,000. Counting towards this sum are the value of the land plus the value of the development contract signed with a construction company.
The timeframe for application processing is approximately two months
subject to having completed all documentation and the investment.
Investment Option #2: Timeshare Agreement. Instead of purchasing a property, an applicant may chose to sign a 10 year time-share agreement, provided the minimum value of this lease is €250,000.
Investment Option #3: Plot of Land Purchase. The third investment option entails the purchase of a plot of land. As with options 1) and 2), the value of this transaction must also total at least €250,000. Counting towards this sum are the value of the land plus the value of the development contract signed with a construction company.
Eligibility for Greek Citizenship
To qualify under the regulations, a main applicant and his/her family may apply for citizenship after seven (7) years in permanent residency status, living in Greece at least 183 days/year.
Application Timeline
Step 1 - Review and Select Qualifying Investment.
Please use our
contact form to receive a complete checklist of application
documents and cost estimate for you and your family. If you
apply for more than one family ask us about a group discount.
There is no fee for this initial consultation. Our team can
advise you on unique/specific searches or present investment
options taking into account your investment preferences.
Step 2 - Prepare Residency Application. Collection of documents such as birth certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, as well as police clearance that must be submitted with the application. This step takes approximately two (2) weeks.
Step 3 - Application Review. The Greek Authorities issue a receipt of application which may be used as a temporary permit before the final residence permit is granted. The document is valid for a year. The application is reviewed and due diligence checks are carried out. This step takes approximately two (2) months.
Step 4 - Golden Visa Issued. The permanent residency document ("Golden Visa") is issued after successful review of the application materials submitted to the government.
Step 5 - Citizenship Application. Following seven (7) years of residency, the applicant may file for Greek citizenship.
Step 2 - Prepare Residency Application. Collection of documents such as birth certificates, marriage and divorce certificates, as well as police clearance that must be submitted with the application. This step takes approximately two (2) weeks.
Step 3 - Application Review. The Greek Authorities issue a receipt of application which may be used as a temporary permit before the final residence permit is granted. The document is valid for a year. The application is reviewed and due diligence checks are carried out. This step takes approximately two (2) months.
Step 4 - Golden Visa Issued. The permanent residency document ("Golden Visa") is issued after successful review of the application materials submitted to the government.
Step 5 - Citizenship Application. Following seven (7) years of residency, the applicant may file for Greek citizenship.
The application process for residency is expected to take about two months. Government filing fees and attorney fees are in addition to the investment minimums.
Why Greece?
With its warm and stable climate and convenient geographical position Greece is considered an attractive place for residence. Over 300 days of sunshine a year classify the country as one of the sunniest European locations.
Greece is a typical Mediterranean country in the center of Europe, with a history dating back to the 5th Century B.C. The economy is service-based, with tourism and shipping being two of the key industries.
Following an economic recession, Greece has embarked on an extensive reform effort, which is set to improve investor confidence and attract new business. At this time of recovery, the Greek real estate market offers unique investment opportunities for individuals and businesses wishing to access property in Europe at highly competitive prices.
Greece has a modern, free-market, service-based economy, with an effective and transparent regulatory and legal framework, giving international investors and businesses confidence to invest, grow and prosper.
Advantages of Greek Residency
Living in Greece
The Permanent Residency Permit grants a Non-EU national the right to permanently reside in Greece with no renewal requirements. Once granted, the Permanent Residency Permit covers the whole family: the main applicant and spouse, their parents, and all children under 21 years of age.You and your family will have free access to the Greek health system and also your children will be free to attend the Greek Educational institutions (schools, universities etc.).
You are not required to live in Greece prior or during the Golden Visa residency application, or even after residency has been granted.
Visa-Free Travel
Permanent residency lifts traveling restrictions and elaborate visa requirements across the EU, facilitating access to the Schengen zone. Visa-free travel covers a growing list of countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. For other countries, a simplified visa is available to permanent residency holders. (Note: Greek citizenship allows visa-free travel across all 26 "Schengen Area" countries.)Fast Track Application Processing
Fast track application procedure - all applications are reviewed by the Greek government within approximately two months from the date of filing. The application can be processed in the applicant’s absence and filed on their behalf.Favorable Tax Structure
Becoming a citizen of Greece does not have any tax implications unless you reside in the country for over 183 days during the year.Advantages of Greek Citizenship
No Donations
Unlike other citizenship by investment programs, Greece does not require any donations, i.e. non-refundable contributions to the government. Instead, the program is purely investment-based, which means you retain full ownership of the investment.No Requirement to Physically Reside in Greece
The applicant and his/her dependents are not required to reside in Greece after obtaining Greek (EU) Citizenship. EU citizens are free to live in any EU member country.Free Movement of Persons
Freely travel, reside, study and work within the 28 countries of the EU, as well as Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein.The whole family can obtain Greek Citizenship i.e. the main applicant, his/her spouse, children under 21 years. All can travel, reside, study and work freely within the EU.
Parents may be included in the application.
Free Movement of Services
Individual citizens and their companies can offer services within EU member states without obstacles.Free Movement of Capital
Greek passport holders can transfer funds between EU member states, purchase property in any preferred EU country, and invest in any type of business venture.Free Movement of Goods
All goods produced in EU member states can be freely transferred between countries of the European Union.High Standard of Living
Greece presents a high standard of living due to its access to reputable private schools, trustworthy private medical facilities and having among the lowest crime rates within Europe.Visa Free Travel
Greek passport holders do not require a visa to travel within the EU and also to travel to over 170 countries.Zenturo Ltd.
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