Investment Programs

Term Deposit
Capital Transfer Term deposit of at least EUR 400,000 with a one-year renewable standing order with a domestic credit institution.

Contribution to Capital

• To a company having a registered office or establishment in Greece, a minimum capital contribution of EUR 400,000 is required.
• A financial commitment of at least EUR 400,000 to a real estate investment corporation that would invest entirely in Greece in order to obtain shares in a share capital increase.
• A capital contribution of at least EUR 400,000 to a closed-end investment business for the acquisition of shares or to a closed-end mutual fund.

Government Bonds
• Investing in Greek government bonds with a minimum purchase price of EUR 400,000 and a three-year remaining maturity at the time of acquisition.
• Purchasing shares or corporate bonds in Greece that have been admitted to trading or are traded on regulated exchanges or multilateral trading systems with a minimum purchase value of EUR 800,000.
• Consider purchasing EUR 400,000 worth of units or shares in an alternative investment fund established in Greece or another EU country.

Validity of Residence

A permanent residency permit (PR) will be provided to qualified investors for a period of five years, after which it will be renewed. Living in Greece is not required.
Greek citizenship is available after 7 years of continuous residency in Greece.

Real Estate Investment

Greece is regarded as one of Europe's most promising real estate markets, providing investors with significant upside potential, access to future growth, and reasonable returns on investment.
Investors can acquire numerous homes to meet the minimum investment requirement, and they can pool their funds with other investors. The property must be kept in order for the resident status to be renewed.
 

• Minimum investment in real estate property of EUR 250,000, plus related taxes.
• A ten-year leasing agreement for hotel rooms or furnished tourist apartments in tourism complexes.
• A ten-year time-share arrangement for hotel lodging.

Updates & New Rules

On December 23, 2020, the Greek government revised the Golden Visa Law. The update allows you to apply for a Greek Golden Visa entirely online, without having to travel to Greece. After that, you can expect to receive your "blue certificate," or temporary residence card, in the mail.

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