John and Theo from Golden Visa Experts answers your big questions around Greece’s Golden Visa program and how you can qualify for a European permanent residency.

So John what exactly is a Golden Visa?

A golden visa is a permanent residency visa issued to individuals who invest through the purchase of property/real-estate, a specific sum of money into the issuing country.

Theo, how much do I need to apply for a Greek Golden Visa?

Greece is currently offering the most competitive Golden Visa program on the market.

It’s a minimum of €250,000 plus some associated costs which we are be happy to outline for you. Contact me theo@goldenvisaexperts.com

What does the investment get me and does it include my family?

It grants you a five year residency visa to the purchaser and their family including parents of spouses. After 5 years the visa holders are entitled to re-apply for a further 5 year residency and in the 7th year an actual Greek Passport giving you citizenship in Greece and the EU!

Who sells us the property?

We do, we have list of properties in Greece perfect for your needs!

Do you only sell properties in Athens?

No we have properties in all areas and regions in Greece.

Guys do I need to visit Greece during the process?

Yes, you take one trip to meet our advisor on the ground who will take you through all the necessary requirements.  Our team can also assist with the travel, transport and accommodation arrangements.

I hate filling out forms and wouldn’t know where to even start!! Who completes the application process?

Not to worry, our specialists at Golden Visa Experts complete the entire application on your behalf ensuring all requirements of the application are met.

So what do I need to apply?

• A valid copy of passport
• Three recent photographs of the purchaser of the property
• Real estate purchase contract with minimum value of the property (which we organise)
• Transfer certificate (of title deed) from the Land Registry (which we organise)
• Residence Permit (which we organise)
• Application fee.
• Hospital and medical insurances (which we organise)
• An Interpol check- police check (which we organise)

John, what happens once the application is submitted?

You receive a blue certificate which is a  temporary 1 year provisional residency permit which enables you to reside legally in the country for 1 year and entitles you to the same benefits as the final permit.

Theo do I have any ongoing tax obligations relating to my property once I’m a resident?

All property owners must file an annual tax return and pay the appropriate yearly property tax but we have a registered tax agent ready to help you with that.

John and Theo, what happens if I want to sell my investment to another non-EU citizen, can I transfer my permanent residency status?

If a resident sells the property to another non-EU citizen, the Greek residency becomes transferable to the new investor as long as the qualify within the requirements of the Golden Visa program.

This is a big decision for me and my family, can we meet to discuss?

Of course, we are both available to answer any more questions you may have.  Email us at john@goldenvisaexperts.com or theo@goldenvisaexperts.com to arrange a face to face, phone or virtual meeting.

And ONE MORE THING!! If you go to our website we have some videos explaining process in English, Arabic, Mandarin, Turkish and Russian.  Head to The Process tab on the website:  https://goldenvisaexperts.com/