Greece, formally known as the Hellenic Republic, is located in Southern Europe. It covers an area of 131,957 square kilometers. It has a population of about 10.4 million people and its capital city is Athens. It is a member of the European Union and the Schengen area.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Non-EU residents can acquire residence permit by making a significant investment in Greece. This program is called the Golden Visa for Greece program. For one to be eligible to acquire residence through this program, one must:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The options for one to invest in Greece are:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Greek Golden Visa is valid for 5 years and can be renewed as long as one maintains the investment. One does not have to live in Greece in order to renew the permit. One only has to maintain the investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If one does not wish to follow the investor route, then one can apply for a Certificate of Registration or Residence Certificate. This can be done at a police station or at the Alien\u2019s Bureau. The residence certificate, also called a stay document, is a residence permit for those with a long-stay visa. To acquire it, one must have a current valid visa that will act as their residence permit, or apply for a residence permit. There are two types of stay documents: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Permanent Residence Certificate \u2013 this allows the holders to stay and work in Greece indefinitely, enjoying similar rights and perks as Greek citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Residence permit \u2013 valid for a specific time period and can be renewed on expiry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Greece has a coastline and has beautiful scenery, wildlife, architecture, and attractive weather all year round that allows for outdoor activities like water skiing. Life is affordable, especially compared to other EU members. It is rich in culture and has a quality health care system. It is one of the safest countries in Europe. However, life especially around tourist destinations is a bit more expensive. Learning the local language increases one\u2019s chances for employment, even if it may be a bit tasking. The healthcare system is a victim of bureaucratic red tape. Demonstrations and protests are not uncommon in larger cities.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Greece, formally known as the Hellenic Republic, is located in Southern Europe. It covers an area of 131,957 square kilometers. It has a population of about 10.4 million people and its capital city is Athens. It is a member of the European Union and the Schengen area.\u00a0 Immigration by investment Non-EU residents can acquire residence […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1855,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[95,99,96],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1981","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-golden-visa","category-passport","category-residency"],"yoast_head":"\nBenefits of the Greek Golden Visa <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Documents required for application of the Greek Golden Visa <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Residence Certificate <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Life in Greece <\/h2>\n\n\n\n