The Golden Visa, given for 5 years, can be renewed in 5-year intervals as long as you maintain the qualifying investment.
Yes. Along with you, your spouse, children under 21 years old, parents, and your spouse's parents will have the same rights.
No. In this context, you can generate additional income by renting out the property you will own.
Generally, investments made in all regions of Greece, including its islands, qualify for the Golden Visa.
It's important to note that the required investment amount varies depending on the region and district of Greece.
To obtain a Golden Visa in Greece as of 01.09.2024, the minimum investment amount is 800,000 Euros for the cities of Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini and Mykonos Islands and the islands with a population of over 3,100, and the minimum investment amount for the remaining places is 400,000 Euros.
All over Greece, the minimum investment amount is 250,000 Euros if workplaces/office buildings are designed, renovated and converted into residences by obtaining the necessary legal permissions from the Greek Authorities.
(The Golden Visa program does not apply to 8 Aegean islands near Turkey.)
No, it's not difficult. Because, as Global Athens, we will support you throughout the entire process.
After receiving the Golden Visa Residence Card, you can travel directly to other Schengen member countries from your own country.
However, one important point to note is that with the temporary document issued after application, you can only travel to Greece and stay there. You cannot travel to other countries, even if it's from Greece.
After making the necessary investment, it is required to pay the specified fee to the Greek government. Due to the possibility of changes in fees, the exact fees are not listed on our website. Please contact us for current rates.
No, you do not need to be present in Greece at the time of application. However, you will need to personally apply to open an account at a Greek bank when purchasing property. For the process to be monitored, you must apply to a Greek Consulate in Turkey to grant us power of attorney (POA document).
You will need to be a taxpayer for property tax payments related to real estate. Additionally, if you have rental income, you will be liable to pay income tax.
In the Golden Visa program, it is mandatory for all individuals obtaining a residence permit visa to have private health insurance. With the purchased insurance policy, it is possible to receive all health services.