Investors can obtain a residence permit in Greece for the purchase of real estate. To do this, you need to take part in the state program. The minimum investment is €250,000.
Program participants can invest in residential or commercial properties. Real estate can be rented out, and after five years to sell and return the money.
Together with the investor, members of his family are allowed to participate in the residence permit program:
spouse or spouse;
partner, if a cohabitation agreement has been signed and registered in Greece with him;
children under 21;
parents of the investor and his wife.
Examples of properties in Greece
Investors with a Greek residence permit can live, work and study in the country. Residents of Greece freely travel around the Schengen countries, open accounts in European banks, do business and optimize taxation.
If an investor lives in Greece for seven years, he will be able to apply for citizenship. After five years of residence, you can obtain permanent residence, and after another two years, you can apply for citizenship.
To obtain Greek citizenship, you need to pass a written exam in knowledge of the language, culture, history, geography and government system. Also, applicants should not have a criminal record or facts of deportation from Greece.
Immigrant Invest is a licensed agent for government programs in the EU and the Caribbean. If you want to become a resident of Greece and buy property in the country, please consult investment program experts.