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Golden Visa

• Applicant Eligibility: Includes the real estate owner and their family member• s, such as spouses, parents of both spouses, and children up to 24 years of age.
• Duration: The residence permit is permanent but must be renewed every five (5) years.
• Eligibility Criteria for Property Owners: Foreign nationals who legally enter Greece on a Type C Visa or who are already legally residing in the country are eligible to apply for this residence permit.

Applicable to the following areas:

• The entire region of Attica (including north, south, east, west, Piraeus, and Attica islands)
• The entire region of Thessaloniki
• Islands with populations exceeding 3,100 inhabitants

Applicable to all other areas in Greece.

In both cases, the minimum property surface area must be 120 square meters.

Applicable in the following scenarios:

• Purchasing an industrial building or part of one and converting it into a residence. (The seller may also undertake the conversion.) Such properties cannot serve as a registered office or business branch.
• Purchasing a commercial property (e.g., office space) and converting it into a residence.
• Acquiring a listed (preserved) building for restoration or reconstruction. The property transfer can occur after the restoration or reconstruction is completed.

• Investments must be made in ONE property only to qualify.
• It is permissible to rent the property for long term leases; however, short-term rentals (e.g., via Airbnb, Booking.com) or subleases are strictly prohibited.

1. Selection of Real Estate Property: Choose the property that meets your preferences and investment requirements.
2. Power of Attorney and Tax ID Issuance: Sign a Power of Attorney and obtain a Greek Tax Identification Number (Tax ID).
3. Private Agreement and Deposit Payment: Sign a private agreement and pay the required deposit to secure the property.
4. Legal Due Diligence: Conduct thorough legal checks to ensure the property is free from encumbrances or legal issues.
5. Technical Review: Verify the seller’s engineer's documents, and if necessary, conduct a physical inspection (Technical Due Diligence).
6. Document Verification by Notary: Ensure all necessary documents, including personal, legal, technical, and taxation records, are in order and submitted to the notary.
7. Property Transfer Tax Payment: Pay the applicable property transfer tax.
8. Final Contract Signing: Finalize the purchase by signing the official contract.
9. Registration of Ownership: Register the contract with the Land Registry and Cadastre Office to formalize ownership.

• The applicant must retain full ownership and possession of the property at the time of renewal application.