Q & A
Greece Residence Permit Real Estate
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What is the Greece Golden Visa Program?
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It is a program whereby an investor (including his/her eligible family members) are granted Permanent Residency by buying property in Greece |
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For what duration is the Greece Residence Permit granted ?
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Five years |
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Can the Greece Residence Permit be renewed?
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Yes, subject to the Greece Property Investment being retained by the investor |
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Can I sell the real estate property?
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Yes. However, the investor must buy another real estate property before sale of the original property, of a minimum value of € 250,000, in order to retain validity of the Resident Permit. |
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What kind of real estate property can I invest in?
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Residential, Commercial, industrial or agricultural land, provided the minimum value in each case is € 250,000. |
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Can I buy two or more properties totaling a minimum of € 250,000?
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Yes |
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Can I lease / rent out the Greece Property Investment?
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Yes |
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Can I take a mortgage out on the Greece Property Investment in order to receive a loan?
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Yes. |
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Are there any language, education or work experience / business background requirements to be met?
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No. |
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Are there any residency requirements to be met?
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No. |
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What are the ‘Qualifying Criteria’ for the Main Applicant?
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Following are the qualifying criteria : |
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Which family members are eligible to apply along with the Main Applicant?
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Following are the ‘eligible’ family members : |
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Does Greece Residence Permit grant access to any type of employment in Greece?
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No. However, you may establish a business. |
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How long does it take for a Greece Residence Permit to be issued from the date of submission of application?
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Two months |
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Does the Greece Residence Permit grant visa-free access to any country?
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Yes – to the whole of the European Union & the Schengen Area |
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As a holder of a Greece Residence Permit can I apply for long-term residence status or citizenship?
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Yes. A third country citizen has the right to apply for long-term residence status, subject to certain conditions being met. Grant of long-term residence is a pre-requisite to apply for Greece Citizenship by naturalization, provided certain requirements are met. |
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