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Overview

The Permanent Residence Program in Greece offers non-EU citizens, along with their dependents (up to age 24) and the parents of both spouses, the opportunity to gain permanent residency status. This status allows families the freedom to live in Greece or maintain their residence in their home country while enjoying various benefits

Key Benefits

Right to live freely in Greece or maintain residence elsewhere.
Access to Greece’s public education and healthcare systems.

Eligibility

The following individuals qualify for permanent residency:
  • The primary applicant (investor).
  • Spouse of the primary applicant.
  • Dependents under the age of 24.
  • Parents of both spouses.

Renewal Conditions

The residency permit is renewable every 5 years, provided the primary applicant retains full ownership of the purchased property.

Inheritance and Security

Investing in real estate to gain permanent residency offers future security and inheritance opportunities for the applicant’s family or dependents.

Investment Requirements

  • A real estate investment of €250,000 (net of VAT) is required.
  • The investment can be made in off-plan, new-build, or resale properties.

Eligibility

The following individuals qualify for permanent residency:
  • The primary applicant (investor).
  • Spouse of the primary applicant.
  • Dependents under the age of 24.
  • Parents of both spouses.

EU/Greek Citizenship

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Why Choose Greece?

  • One of the lowest investment thresholds for permanent residency in Europe.
  • The permit extends to parents of both the applicant and their spouse.
  • Visa-free travel to 184 countries.

Path to Greek Citizenship

Permanent residency holders may apply for Greek citizenship if:
They have lived in Greece for 7 consecutive years (at least 180 days per year).

Citizenship Eligibility for Children:

  • Born in Greece and enrolled in their first year of school.
  • Parents have lived continuously in Greece for 5 years before the child’s birth.
  • Completed 9 years of education (or 6 years of secondary education) in Greece.

Transferring Permanent Residency to Children

When a child turns 24, parents can donate the property to them, making the child the primary residency holder. The parents retain their permanent residency under specific legal provisions.

Select a property via online consultation.

Sign a reservation agreement.

Appoint a Greek lawyer.

Authorize the lawyer through the Greek Embassy.

Complete the payment.

Sign the sales agreement with a public notary.

Register the property at the land registry.

Prepare and submit the residency application.

Obtain the ‘blue paper’ (valid for 12 months).

Visit Greece for biometric identification.

Residency permit issued within 2-4 months.

First Visit to Greece:

Property assessment with expert consultants.

Select the desired property.

Sign a reservation agreement.

Assign a lawyer with a power of attorney.

Open a Greek bank account (optional).

Second Visit to Greece:

Provide biometric identification upon obtaining the ‘blue paper’.

Permit issued within 2-4 months.

 

This program offers a seamless pathway to secure permanent residency in Greece, providing families with stability, security, and the opportunity for a prosperous future.
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