CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT BLOG

April 2019: How do I become a resident or citizen of Greece?

Answer: The government of Greece is offering Greek residency and citizenship (European citizenship) to foreign investors who contribute to the country's economic development.

The country has produced streamlined legislation to create an efficient process by which non-EU residents may obtain a residence permit - and citizenship if so desired - based on investing into Greek real estate.

The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residency by investment routes to Europe.

The Greek permanent residency program ("Greece Golden Visa") allow applicants to live in Greece indefinitely and lifts traveling restrictions and elaborate visa requirements across the EU. The Program grants visa free access to the Schengen Zone to the applicant as well as the family within 2 months of submitting an application. Applicants may acquire Greek residency through 1) a property purchase, or 2) a timeshare agreement, or 3) the purchase of a plot of land.

To meet the residency program requirements an applicant must invest in local real estate valued at no less than EUR 250,000. Further, the main applicant must be at least 18 years of age and have a clean criminal record. The main applicant may also add dependents to a residency or citizenship application, including his/her spouse, children, and parents.

The Greek Citizenship by Investment Program (CBI) offers affluent persons of impeccable standing to receive the Greek (EU) citizenship and passport after seven years in permanent residency status.

Because the Malta immigration by investment program details can change over time please contact us about the current rules and regulations.

Click here for the Malta citizenship by investment program. Click here for the Malta residency programs.

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