Immigration and residence permit
Law firm "Oganovs & Partners"
Provides legal support to those wishing to move to Greece for permanent residence, as well as obtain a European residence permit or, subsequently, citizenship.
Having received a residence permit in Greece, you will be able to freely move around the EU countries, make business trips, stay in Greece as long as you need, and also enjoy the many advantages of European residency.
There are several grounds for immigration and obtaining a residence permit (permanent residence) in Greece.
Business immigration: directors, managers and board members of foreign subsidiaries and branches legally engaged in commercial activities in Greece
Program for financially independent persons and their families without the right to work in Greece. Residence permit based on independent income or funds from outside the country through retirement or retirement benefits, virtual work, business, savings or grants.
Residence permit ("Golden Visa") for real estate investments: purchase of real estate in the amount of 250,000 euros, a lease agreement or timeshare for the specified amount, purchase of land participation and an official construction contract for at least the specified amount in total.
Admission to study at a university in Greece
Marriage to a Greek citizen, family reunification
Official employment (highly qualified workers, specialists in the field of culture, art, science and sports, fishermen, sailors).
"Golden Visa" - residence permit in Greece for investors and property owners
The program for investors in Greek real estate provides for obtaining a residence permit in Greece for a period of 5 years for the buyer and his entire family. Today Greece, in comparison with other EU countries, gives the lowest threshold for obtaining a "golden visa" - 250,000 euros. This program is available only for citizens of "third countries".
What are the advantages of the owners "golden visa" ?:
the opportunity to reside in Greece all year round without the obligation to become a tax resident;
freedom of movement throughout the European Union;
the applicant's parents and his children under 21 can obtain a residence permit for 5 years as well;
the possibility of extending the residence permit for 5 years, as well as obtaining citizenship after 7 years of permanent residence in Greece;
free access to the healthcare system, the banking system, the possibility of business lending
CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A RESIDENCE PERMIT "GOLDEN VISA" IN GREECE:
- a) The owner must have full and absolute ownership of the property.
- b) In case of joint ownership of a property worth € 250,000, a residence permit is granted only if the second owner is the spouse with indivisible ownership of the property. In all other cases of joint ownership of real estate, a residence permit is issued only on the condition that each of the owners has invested at least € 250,000 in real estate.
- c) If the property is acquired by a legal entity, the applicant must own 100% of the shares of this legal entity.
- d) A residence permit is also provided in cases where a foreign citizen owns several real estate objects for a total amount of at least € 250,000 directly or through a legal entity.
- e) If the applicant wishes to enter the country on a D-type visa, the intention to purchase the property must be officially confirmed by documents proving solvency (for example, a certificate from a bank with a "first-class" rating or other reputable financial institution) and confirming the presence of bank accounts or valuable securities, such as bonds or stocks, covering investment capital in the amount of at least 250,000 euros, as well as the intention of a potential buyer to purchase a property (contract - order with a law firm or real estate agency).
- f) If there is a signed contract for the lease of hotel apartments or furnished tourist accommodation as part of a tourist resort for a period of at least 10 years and subject to a rental value of at least € 250,000, the terms of the contract must provide for a one-time payment of a rent equivalent to the cost of renting a property for ten years.
RESIDENCE PERMIT IN GREECE FOR FINANCIAL INDEPENDENT PERSONS
If you have a high and stable income and want to do business in the Greek jurisdiction, we have good news for you. Greek legislation provides for the possibility of obtaining a residence permit for financially independent for a period of 24 months with the possibility of prolongation for another 3 years. The aforementioned financially independent persons must be citizens of third countries, i.e. non-EU countries.
They can be accompanied by their family members, who are granted a personal permit that expires with the permit of their sponsors. Family members are the spouses of the main applicant and his children under the age of 18 (including adopted children), as well as the children of his spouse.