Residence permit in Greece

In connection with the increased interest of the residents of Ukraine and Russia in acquiring Greek quality real estate to get a residence permit, washed by several seas at once, it is worth recalling several advantages that a residence permit in Greece provides:

• you can live in any of the EU countries;
• the possibility of entry without a visa to any of the EU countries;
• indefinite stay in the countries of the European Union;
• opening accounts in financial institutions of the European Union and getting loans;
• education in EU universities;
• purchase and registration of cars and real estate in the European Union;
• registration of marriage with a citizen (citizen) of the EU;
• simplified procedure for obtaining a visa to the United States and Canada.

How to get a residence permit in Greece?

For many, this question is now becoming relevant. Perhaps Greece is relatively close to us in terms of mentality - the Christian religion, the cradle of the development of science, art, and the most ancient institutions of democracy. Many are familiar with Greek mythology characters from early childhood, and the legendary Troy, excavated from under the centuries-old layer of sand, beckons to look at itself.

There are 17 ways to get a residence permit in Greece.

We will consider the most simplified and fastest option and offer it to you. It is a simplified procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Greece for five years, in effect since 2014. (law 4251/2014 article 20p.b). When buying real estate in Greece, it may cost over 250,000 € (this amount must be registered in a notarized deed of sale). Ownership of this type of real estate will give the right to get a residence permit for a long period - 5 years, with the possibility of further extension, not only to the official owner but also to all members of his family (husband, wife, children under the age of 21). Extension of a residence permit is possible for the next five years, subject to further real estate ownership. The frequent absence of owners outside the country cannot be an obstacle to extending a residence permit. Holders of this form of residence permit can rent out their property!

This category also includes persons who have agreed to rent a room in a hotel or hotel complex for ten years, subject to payment of at least 250,000 euros. This residence permit cannot give the right to work officially in Greece.

Here is a list of documents submitted in Greece to the migration service:

• application to the immigration service of Greece in 2 copies;
• two color photos and a CD with a JPEG2000 image;
• a copy of the international passport (valid for at least three months after the expiration of the visa, having at least two blank pages and published in the current decade);
• a medical certificate on the state of health issued by a Greek medical institution with state status, confirming the absence of diseases dangerous to society according to the WHO classification;
• certificate of availability of the submitted application for medical insurance;
• a notarized contract for the purchase of real estate (contract of sale) for over 250,000 euros;
• certificate of registration of the agreement in the State Land Register of real estate;
• a notarial certificate confirmed the full repayment of the value of the property.

Please remember that you may need a certificate certifying that you have no criminal record and confirmation that you are not listed in the catalog of so-called "undesirable persons."

Suppose you are interested in this form of procedure for obtaining a residence permit in Greece. In that case, Hayat Estate will help you choose the right property and complete all the processes associated with registration. We invite you to cooperate!