Comments on: Retire in Greece: The Definitive Guide for Expats

By: Get Golden Visa

Get Golden Visa — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 22:44:02 +0000

In reply to Albert M. Hi Albert, The minimum investment requirement for the Greece Golden Visa is: 250,000 Euros in real estate. Investors do not need to show any savings or income. Feel free to fill out an inquiry form on our website to discuss further details!

By: Albert M

Albert M — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 02:27:43 +0000

Hello If I purchase property in Greece exceeding $250,000 , have income exceeding 3,000 USD per month and $500,000 plus in savings I will qualify for Golden Visa … would my USA government medical insurance allow me private medical care or would that be an extra cost and approximately what is thst cost.. Thank You

By: Admin

Admin — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 07:59:19 +0000

In reply to Steve Way.

Dear Steve, thank you for your message. Yes, Greece Golden Visa scheme allows family inclusion. This means that you can include your wife in your application. For further assistance, please feel free to contact us at info@getgoldenvisa.com. Cheers

By: Steve Way

Steve Way — Fri, 29 Jul 2022 16:04:29 +0000

Does the Golden Passport program recognise married couples as a single entity? I am in my late-sixties and retired and my wife is in her mid-fifties.

By: Admin

Admin — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:27:50 +0000

In reply to Jackson.

Dear Jackson, thank you for your message. Greece Golden Visa gives you residency right in Greece, however, as to the Schengen zone, it only offers a travel benefit, not long-term residence. I’ve forwarded your inquiry to our team, they should be contacting you soon for more details. Meanwhile, please feel free to contact us at info@getgoldenvisa.com

By: Jackson

Jackson — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 14:04:51 +0000

I am interested in retiring in Greece and traveling. I am a US Citizen, have sufficient funds, and am able to invest E250,000+ for real estate. Does a Greek Residence Permit (golden visa) allow me to stay in other Schengen areas longer than 90 days in a 180 day period (or >180 days in a year)? I already have visa-free entry with a US Passport. Specifically, if I wanted to travel through Europe and Schengen , or rent a flat for more than three months in a different Schengen country (e.g. France or Italy) does the residence permit status allow for that?

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:36:41 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Dear Debbie, thank you for your message. The property itself, without the renovation, should cost €250,000 to qualify for Golden Visa. I've asked one of our team members to contact you for further clarification. Looking forward to keeping in touch, Cheers

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:00:04 +0000

We purchased a property in Crete in 2015 and have fully renovated and extended it. It was a current value of Euro 250,000 so would we qualify for a golden visa please?

By: Admin

Admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 19:43:42 +0000

In reply to JSM9.

Dear Jeeny, thank you for your message. Yes, you can qualify for Greece Golden Visa if you invest €250,000 in a property. There is no need to prove your savings/income. I’ve forwarded your message to our team, and they’ll get back to you shortly with more information. Meanwhile, please feel free to contact us at info@getgoldenvisa.com for further assistance. Cheers 🙂

By: JSM9

JSM9 — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 11:27:10 +0000

Hi
I am an Indian living in Singapore( in late 30’s) and I plan to avail of the Golden Visa in Greece hence looking for more information.

Is buying a house or investing in any property for EURO 250,000 enough to get a PR/ residence permit in Greece for 5 years?

Since I am a working professional right now, I can show my proof of income, investment and savings etc.

But for future when I retire I need to know what other proofs of income or saving would be needed?

Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
JS

By: Admin

Admin — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:36:11 +0000

In reply to Mary Burdis. Dear Mary, The rule for that is "Lease for at least 10 years or invest in a timeshare for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences in a combined tourist facility, as the above facility must be registered with Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO)." So, it doesn't go for a residential property that is rented out for 10 years. Best regards,

By: Mary Burdis

Mary Burdis — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 11:31:09 +0000

In reply to Admin. Hi, thank you for that. I note I can get the Greece Golden Visa if I have a 10 year lease with my landlord? Who do you make the application for residency to in Greece?

By: Admin

Admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:39:47 +0000

In reply to Mary Burdis. Dear Mary, thank you for your message. Greece Golden Visa is only available if you make a qualifying real estate investment, which is a minimum of €250,000. Hope this helps.

By: Mary Burdis

Mary Burdis — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:31:33 +0000

Hi, I’m a UK resident looking to live on Kos, Greece when I retire at age 66 next year. I will be renting an apartment from a local landlord. I do not have 250,000 euros to put into a property, nor will I have an income of 2,000 euros a month but I do have more than 24,000 euros savings in my bank. Do I qualify under the Golden Visa program?

By: Admin

Admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:48:45 +0000

In reply to Marae White. Dear Marae, the only age requirement for Greece Golden Visa is that the main applicant is over 18-year old. So, yes, you're eligible if you make a qualifying real estate investment. Please feel free to email us info@getgoldenvisa.com for further information. Cheers

By: Marae White

Marae White — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 01:25:43 +0000

Is there an age requirement? If I have the ability to retire early, but am relatively young, would I still qualify for a Golden Visa if I purchase property?

By: admin

admin — Mon, 17 May 2021 14:22:31 +0000

In reply to Matthew Katinas. Hello Matthew, unfortunately, it would not qualify. You would need to buy a property for €250,000 or more.

By: Matthew Katinas

Matthew Katinas — Wed, 05 May 2021 14:31:50 +0000

I have a dilapidated property in Athens as inheritance from Greek parents. The property needs to be demolished and rebuilt. Does the Golden Visa allow you to invest 250,000 Euros in property development for the purpose of living in Greece or must you buy existing property?

By: admin

admin — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:46:25 +0000

In reply to Maurice Gabay.

Hello Maurice, in case you are planning on purchasing a property in Greece, the Greek Golden Visa would be the most convenient way to obtain your residence permit there. The program requires you to purchase a property worth at least €250,000 and then grants you and your family a residence permit in Greece.

We have a lot of experience with the program, feel free to email us at info@getgoldenvisa.com if you have any questions at all. Best of luck!

By: Maurice Gabay

Maurice Gabay — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 12:28:46 +0000

Looking to move to Crete in 2022 to semi retire . Moving from Canada my other half is a Canadian Greek .

Please provide advise and what is the best way to do this