About Greece
CAPITAL: | TOTAL AREA: | POPULATION | LANGUAGE(S): |
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Athens | 131,957 km² | 10.75 million | Greek |
CURRENCY: | EXCHANGE RATE: | GDP – PER CAPITA (2016): | GDP – TOTAL (2016): |
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Euro (EUR) | 1 USD = 0.86 EUR | USD 18,103 | USD 194.6 billion |
Greece, the southernmost of the countries of the Balkan Peninsula. Geography has greatly influenced the country’s development. Mountains historically restricted internal communications, but the sea opened up wider horizons.
Benefits of Greece Residency
Protected by the government citizenship law
Immediate access to 26+ countries without visa
Obtain irrevocable citizenship and passport
Take full control of your and your family’s wealth
- Travel directly from your country of origin to any Schengen country including the United Kingdom
- Residents are welcome to travel and reside freely within the Schengen Area for up to 3 months every 6 months period with the right of multiple entries.
- No need to reside in Greece.
- You can obtain European Member status with Greek Residency in as little as 2 months.
- You and your family enjoy European Residency status for a lifetime.
- Tourism is a major source of foreign revenue, therefore, there is a high demand for rental properties.
- Citizens have the right to live and work anywhere within the 34 countries of the European Union (EU).
- Access to state of the art healthcare systems.
- Residents and Citizens have the right to attend schools and universities within any EU country; Citizens for free or at heavily subsidized ‘ EU national’ rates.
- Citizens can also benefit from the world-renowned and leading healthcare systems in the EU.
- Strategically located, beautiful natural environment, safe country and sunny Mediterranean climate.
- Open to all Nationalities.
- Open bank accounts and expand investments worldwide.
Visa-Free Countries for Greece Residency
With Greece Permanent Residency, you can travel to the following countries:
(Free Circulation within Schengen Area)
Austria
Belgium
Czech Republic
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
After obtaining Greek Citizenship you can travel to:
(Visa-free and visa-on-arrival countries)
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
Colombia
Comoros
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Grenada
Guatemala
Guinea-Bissau
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Oman
Palau
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Steps of Greece Permanent Residency
Step 1
SA Consultants shall pre-screen your passport copy for Government pre-approval to ensure fast processing. A down payment of the professional fees will be required to open your application. SA Consultants will provide assistance and advice with regards to the collection of the necessary documents in the checklist.
Step 2
The applicant must apply for an entry visa to the Greek consulate authority in their country of origin. Either a type C Schengen visa or a type D national visa is required to purchase a property in Greece.
Step 3
SA Consultants will guide you to the Greek property that fully satisfies your requirements and starts preparing property purchase documentation required to be presented for Residency application.
Step 4
The applicants must travel to Greece to get their passports stamped before submitting the Residency application.
Step 5
SA Consultants will prepare property purchase documents to complete the purchase. Property purchase funds and taxes will need to be transferred.
Step 6
The application is then submitted to the official Directorate of Immigration. If the Secretary-General approves the application, the investor and family will receive the residence permit.
Costs of Greece Permanent Residency
Applicants seeking Greek permanent residency need to fulfill certain criteria to qualify:
1) Real estate
Applicants need to purchase a property anywhere in Greece to be eligible to apply.
Additional Fees
In addition to the purchase of real estate, there are additional fees to be paid: