Introduction

Your Pathway to European Residency Through the Greek Golden Visa

The Greece Golden Visa is one of Europe’s most competitive residency by investment programs. With a property-based route, investors benefit from affordable entry costs, a stable investment environment, and visa-free movement within the Schengen Area. Greece offers an attractive combination of lifestyle, tourism-driven returns, and long-term security.

• Minimum Property Investment of €250.000.
• Covers all family members (including children up to 21 & grandparents).
• Greece Permanent Residency issued in approximately 6 months.
• Visa free access to all Schengen and EU countries.
• Invest in a business and earn profits as a shareholder.

Key Benefits of Greece Residency

Why Investors Choose the Greek Golden Visa?

• Minimum property investment of €250.000. Unlike other program’s, this is not a donation. You are investing in a property, which can give you good rental yield and capital appreciation.
• Valid for a lifetime provided that the property remains at the possession of the Applicant.
• Option to extend the visa to include family members (spouse, unmarried children under 21 years of age, grandparents).
• PR is received in approximately 6 months.
• No minimum stay requirement. Only a visit once every 5 years for one day is required.
• Visa-free Europe – A Greek PR Card allows you to travel to any Schengen or EU country without a visa. You don’t need to enter through Greece and you can fly in from anywhere.
• Remote Application – Greek PR investors are able to apply for the program completely remotely by signing a Power of Attorney with a local law firm in Greece.
• PR holders have free access to public education and healthcare.
• Applicant has the option to invest in a business and earn profits as a shareholder.
• The investor may sell the property and transfer it to another non-EU National, who in turn will also be eligible for PR.
• Apply for a Greek Passport (EU) in 7 years after obtaining Greek PR status. You need to live in Greece a minimum of 180 days a year.

Reasons to Consider Greece

• Greece is located at the cross-roads of three continents and is well-connected to all global destinations.
• Member of the EU and Euro-zone.
• Unparalleled beauty and diversity in landscape & vegetation.
• Healthy Mediterranean climate with 320 sunny days a year.
• Rich history & culture – innumerable sites of interest.
• High standard but low cost living.
• Advanced infrastructure & expertise in professional services.
• 623 blue-flagged beaches & 13.700 km of coastline.
• Unique ‘island hoping’ with 6.000 islands & isles.
• Excellent medical facilities.
• Strong banking system.
• Excellent transport connections.

Investment Requirements

Real Estate Investment Criteria

Investors must acquire eligible real estate that meets program guidelines. Approved residential or commercial properties are acceptable, subject to updated region-wise investment thresholds.

Eligibility Criteria

• Clean criminal record
• Valid passport
• Proof of clear investment funds
• Property purchase agreement and required documentation
• Compliance with Greek residency regulations

Why Choose Next Country

End-to-End Assistance for the Greece Residency Program

• Advisory support to identify approved investment properties
• Coordination with legal and real estate partners
• Guidance through documentation, financial proof, and compliance
• Transparent support structure with a focus on accuracy
• Full assistance until residency issuance

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