Greece

Residency by Investment

Minimum Investment

€250,000

Real Estate

Time To Residency

2

Months

Time to Citizenship

7

Years

Visa-Free Access

184

Countries & Territories

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

A real estate investment is the application qualifier for the Greek residency-by-investment programme.

REAL ESTATE

  • A EUR 250,000 minimum investment in real estate in Greece plus VAT (16-23%) plus property closing costs (approx. 10%).
  • Property can be held Freehold or Leasehold.
  • Property can be either Commercial or Residential.
  • Investment can be made singly or jointly providing each applicant invests at least EUR 250,000.
  • Leases must be for a minimum of 10 years with a minimum prepayment of EUR 250,000.

Government fees and due diligence fees apply

GREECE RESIDENCY APPLICATION PROCESSS

Month 1-2

Profile Assessment& Preliminary Due Diligence Check
Retain IRC Invest & Payment % of Legal Fee
Commence Government Document Collection

Months 2-3

4 Day Trip on location & Property Selection
Property Deposit Down Payment
Bank Account Compliance
Biometrics for Residency Card

Month 3-4

Bank Account Opening Approval
Property Full Amount Escrow Deposit
File Government Submission
Government Processing Fees % Transfer
Government Due Diligence Checks

Month 4-5

Government Residency Approval
Government Processing Fee % Transfer

Month 5-6

Residency Card Issuance

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