The Greek Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that grants non-EU citizens a five-year renewable residence permit in Greece in exchange for a qualifying investment.

The Greek Golden Visa program is open to non-EU, non-EEA, and non-Swiss citizens who meet the investment requirements. Eligible applicants include: Real estate investors, Family members, and Business Investors.

By contacting our firm, we guarantee that we will work closely with you to develop a tailored investment solution that best aligns with your needs and goals. Our expertise in the Greek Golden Visa program ensures that we can guide you through the process seamlessly, helping you make the most of your investment while securing your residency in Greece.

The Greek Golden Visa process typically takes 2 to 6 months, depending on various factors such as document preparation, property selection, and application processing time. However, the timeline can vary based on government processing backlogs, which may cause delays.

The Greek Golden Visa is initially valid for five years and can be renewed indefinitely as long as the investment is maintained. There is no requirement to live in Greece to keep the visa.

If you sell the property or transfer the investment that qualified you for the Greek Golden Visa, you will lose your residency permit unless you reinvest in another qualifying asset. The Greek Golden Visa is directly tied to the investment, so once it is no longer in your possession, the visa is no longer valid. However, if you purchase a new property or make another eligible investment that meets the program's requirements, you can apply for a new Golden Visa based on that investment.

The Golden Visa residence permit does not grant working rights in Greece. Therefore, the holder of a Golden Visa cannot access the work market either as an employee or freelancer. However, the holders of Golden Visa have the right to establish a company in Greece and exercise control as shareholders or non-executive BOD members. Still, they will need to employ someone to appoint the company’s director.

It is indeed imperative to have valid health insurance in Greece for every applicant included in the Golden Visa programme (main applicant and family members) as the Greek Golden Visa law requires that. On the other hand, the Golden Visa law does not oblige you to have your property insured. However, it is always recommended to insure your investment against various risks, but the final decision depends entirely on you.

Typically, only one visit is mandatory for the submission of your biometrics. The rest of the process can be handled by our law experts through a Power of Attorney (POA). However, it is recommended to travel at least once more at the beginning of the process to sign a POA, open a bank account and choose a property on your own.

Yes, all family members may apply together. The only limitation is that the dependent family members cannot apply before the main applicant. It is also possible for other family members to apply later; however, their residence permit will expire at the same time as the one of the main applicant.

Your 20 years old son is considered an adult; however, you will be able to include him in your application as a member of your family, as there are special provisions in the Greek Golden Visa Law for the applicant’s family members. More specifically, residence permits are issued for the investor’s spouse and all their children up to 21 years old, provided they are still unmarried. Subsequently, your son’s golden visa will be valid until her 21st birthday.

Once his Golden Visa expires, he may switch to another type of residence permit, called an “independent residence permit”, for three more years, also granting working rights in Greece. When he turns 24 years old, he may renew it further, according to pertinent immigration legislation (for example, for studies in Greece, employment etc. ) or make a new investment under the Golden Visa Law.

The Golden Visa Law does not provide that the applicants should meet any health requirements, unlike other procedures, such as the issuance of a Type D Schengen Visa.
Regarding access to health services, third-country citizens- applicants of Golden Visa and their family members who fall under the provisions of this law, are required to have insurance that covers their healthcare and medical care expenses.