How Khalid obtained the Greece residence permit
Obtaining the Greece residence permit took Khalid two months. Immigrant Invest lawyers expedited the process by filing the application with a decentralised office in Athens, rather than the main one where delays occur. This did not impact cost or procedure, but the residence cards were issued faster.
Khalid’s total expenses for obtaining Greece residency amounted to €293,578.
January 23th, 2025
Preliminary Due Diligence
An Immigrant Invest Anti Money Laundering Officer conducted a preliminary check of Khalid’s background. This step is necessary to identify any potential issues that could lead to an application refusal.
Immigrant Invest signs a contract with the investor only after successful Due Diligence. Investors are required to provide only their passport.
Khalid’s check was successful, and Immigrant Invest concluded a contract with him.
An Immigrant Invest Anti Money Laundering Officer conducted a preliminary check of Khalid’s background. This step is necessary to identify any potential issues that could lead to an application refusal.
Immigrant Invest signs a contract with the investor only after successful Due Diligence. Investors are required to provide only their passport.
Khalid’s check was successful, and Immigrant Invest concluded a contract with him.
+ 5 days, €1,200
Preparation of documents
Immigrant Invest lawyers provided Khalid with a list of required documents, including:
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valid passports of all applications;
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children’s birth certificates;
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marriage certificate;
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confirmation of residential address;
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bank statements;
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proof of investment funds—Khalid’s company’s incorporation article and financial statements.
Khalid bought health insurance for himself and his family members, costing €300 per person. He also signed a power of attorney, allowing the lawyers to act on his behalf in Greece.
Immigrant Invest lawyers provided Khalid with a list of required documents, including:
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valid passports of all applications;
-
children’s birth certificates;
-
marriage certificate;
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confirmation of residential address;
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bank statements;
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proof of investment funds—Khalid’s company’s incorporation article and financial statements.
Khalid bought health insurance for himself and his family members, costing €300 per person. He also signed a power of attorney, allowing the lawyers to act on his behalf in Greece.
+ 1 week
Getting a tax number in Greece
Lawyers submitted an application for a tax number to Greek authorities. The tax number is necessary for purchasing property.
Lawyers submitted an application for a tax number to Greek authorities. The tax number is necessary for purchasing property.
+ 1 month, €290,048
Property purchase
Real estate experts helped Khalid choose a suitable apartment. The investor signed a preliminary purchase agreement and deposited 10% of the property’s value.
The lawyers prepared the final agreement with a notary and submitted it for registration in the Land Registry and the Cadastre. Then, they received the registration certificate, and Khalid transferred the remaining sum of money. In addition, he paid a property transfer tax, a property registration fee, and notary fees.
Real estate experts helped Khalid choose a suitable apartment. The investor signed a preliminary purchase agreement and deposited 10% of the property’s value.
The lawyers prepared the final agreement with a notary and submitted it for registration in the Land Registry and the Cadastre. Then, they received the registration certificate, and Khalid transferred the remaining sum of money. In addition, he paid a property transfer tax, a property registration fee, and notary fees.
+ 1 day, €2,150
Application for a residence permit
Lawyers filed an online application on the website of the Greek migration service.
Upon application, Khalid paid a fee of €2,000 for himself and €150 for his wife.
Lawyers filed an online application on the website of the Greek migration service.
Upon application, Khalid paid a fee of €2,000 for himself and €150 for his wife.
+ 9 days, €180
Acquisition of Schengen visas
Khalid and his family had to travel to Greece to submit their biometrics, which required Schengen visas. Khalid already had one, but his spouse and children needed to apply.
Visa fees were €90 for Khalid’s wife and €45 per child.
Khalid and his family had to travel to Greece to submit their biometrics, which required Schengen visas. Khalid already had one, but his spouse and children needed to apply.
Visa fees were €90 for Khalid’s wife and €45 per child.
+ 1 day
Submission of biometrics
Khalid and his family entered Greece on Schengen visas to provide their photos and fingerprints.
Khalid and his family entered Greece on Schengen visas to provide their photos and fingerprints.
March 27th, 2025
Receiving residence permit cards
The process of issuing residence permit cards took 2 weeks. The Immigrant Invest lawyer obtained them on behalf of Khalid. Investors received them by courier.
The process of issuing residence permit cards took 2 weeks. The Immigrant Invest lawyer obtained them on behalf of Khalid. Investors received them by courier.
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