Requirement For The Golden Visa Acquisition: Mandatory Age Over 18 Years

Mandatory Age: over 18 years old

All the advantages of the residence permit in detail:
1) Right to obtain a residence permit for the whole family, i.e., the owner’s spouse, their children under the age of 21, as well as the parents of both spouses.
2) There is no obligation to stay in Greece in contrast to other types of permits, the holder may travel throughout Europe without visiting the country.
3) This residence permit is issued for a full 5 years with the prospect of renewal. For the renewal to take place the owner must still own a property worth €400,000 or €800,000.

The amount owner must still own depends on the amount he/she received the Golden visa on first place.
4) Possibility of obtaining permanent residence: After 7 years of residence, it is possible to apply for Greek citizenship, provided that the resident has spent at least 183 days each year in Greece.

Residence Permit In Greece

There are many advantages with obtaining the visa for permanent residence in Greece. There are all types of visas as well as their special features listed below. The residence permit allows foreigners to reside on the territory of Greece and to travel without any restrictions throughout the Schengen area. This residence permit does not provide the right to work.

For Investors

One of the most attractive prospects for foreign investors who want to invest in Greece is obtaining the golden visa. Upon acquisition of this residence permit, the respective owner receives a home next to the sea and the right of permanent residence in a European country. The conditions for obtaining this residence permit are quite simple and the prices start at €400,000. The procedure is relatively simple and quick.

For Financially Independent People

There is a residence permit in Greece for people who are financially independent.
Type-D visa: To get this type of visa, you must provide the following documents:
1) Passport.

2) Official document which confirms a permanent official monthly income of two thousand euros (2.000,00 euros) or above, with a surcharge of 20% of the above amount for the spouse and 15% for each minor child.

3) Apostilled health certificate.

4) Apostilled criminal record certificate.

Upon arrival in Greece with visa of type D

Upon your arrival in Greece, you must provide the following documents:

1) Application.
2) Certified copy of a valid passport or travel document.
3) Two (2) color photographs whose specifications are identical to passport photos, on paper, and also in the digital format JPEG2000 on an optical disc (CD).
4) State duty in electronic form in accordance with the applicable provisions, if deemed necessary.
5) Documents confirming that the person applying for this visa has the sufficient means of subsistence, as well as a stable annual income, the amount of which is determined by a joint ministerial decision.
6) Health insurance agreement with a private Greek insurance company permitted by applicable law.

2) Upon arrival in Greece with visa of type D

When You Arrive In Greece You Must Provide The Following Documents:

1) One Application
2) Certified copy of a valid passport or travel document.
3) Two photos with colour whose specifications are identical to passport photos, on paper, and in the digital format JPEG2000 on an optical disc (CD).
4) Also, a state duty in electronic form in accordance with the provisions of were deemed necessary.
5) Documents confirming that the person asking for this visa has the sufficient means to live as well as a stable annual income, the amount of which is determined by a joint decision of the ministers.
6) Health insurance agreement with a private Greek insurance company permitted by applicable law.