A European Residency
Pathway Through Greece.
Greece offers residency pathways for non-EU nationals seeking
to establish a connection with the country while maintaining wider international interests.
Depending on the route pursued, residency may be connected to investment, financial independence, employment, business activity or other qualifying circumstances.
The appropriate route depends on the applicant’s circumstances, objectives and the requirements in force at the time of application.
Greece
European Union · Schengen Area
Residence Permit
Available through qualifying routes subject to programme requirements.
International Individuals & Families
For applicants considering residence, investment or a
longer-term connection with Greece.
Property · Family · Tax · Mobility
The residency decision should be considered alongside
the applicant’s broader circumstances.
A European Base With
Wider Possibilities.
Greece offers more than a route to residency. For internationally
minded individuals and families, it can provide a European base
from which to live, travel and pursue longer-term plans.
Travel Across the
Schengen Area
Greek residency can support greater mobility across the
Schengen Area, subject to the applicable travel rules
and conditions.
A Pathway That Can
Include Family
Qualifying applications may provide a route for eligible
family members to be included alongside the principal
applicant.
Establish a Longer-Term
Connection
Residency can form part of a longer-term relationship
with Greece, subject to maintaining the requirements
applicable to the chosen pathway.
Live, Invest and Plan
Internationally
Greece can provide a European base while allowing
individuals and families to consider their wider
personal and international objectives.
Investment Pathways
Designed Around
Different Circumstances.
Greece’s residency by investment framework provides different qualifying routes depending on the location, nature and intended use of the property.
Property Investment
The higher investment threshold applies in specified
high-demand locations, including areas of Attica and
Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and certain islands.
Property Investment
A different minimum threshold applies to qualifying
real estate situated outside the areas subject to
the higher investment requirement.
Conversion & Restoration
A €250,000 threshold may apply to qualifying
properties involving the conversion of certain
non-residential buildings to residential use or
the restoration of eligible historic buildings.
IMPORTANT
Investment thresholds, property requirements and qualifying conditions are subject to applicable legislation and may change. Eligibility should be confirmed before proceeding with an acquisition.
From Initial Review
to Residence Permit.
A successful application involves more than completing forms.
Universal helps coordinate the process from initial assessment
through property and documentation stages, working with
appropriate professionals where specialist advice is required.
Objectives &
Eligibility
Review the applicant’s circumstances, objectives
and the potential residency pathway.
Identify the
Opportunity
Consider qualifying property options and the
structure appropriate to the proposed investment.
Prepare the
Application
Coordinate required documentation and supporting
materials with the relevant professional advisers.
Complete the
Formalities
The application proceeds through the required
submission and biometric stages.
Complete the
Process
Following approval and completion of the applicable
requirements, the residence permit is issued.
The precise sequence, documentation and timing may vary according
to the applicant’s circumstances, investment and requirements in
force at the time of application.
More Than an
Application Process.
Establishing residency in Greece can involve property,
immigration, family and wider international considerations.
Universal helps clients coordinate these moving parts within
a clearer overall framework.
From Search to Acquisition
Coordinate the residency process alongside the
identification and acquisition of an appropriate
qualifying property.
The Right Expertise at the Right Stage
Where legal, tax or other specialist advice is
required, Universal can coordinate with the
appropriate professional advisers.
Looking Beyond the Residence Permit
Consider how residency interacts with family plans,
property ownership and the client’s wider
international circumstances.
Universal works alongside the appropriate professional advisers.
Residency in the
Context of Your
Wider Plans.
A residence permit is rarely considered in isolation. Family circumstances, time spent in Greece, property ownership and longer-term international plans can all influence how a residency strategy is approached.
Planning With Family in Mind
Where applicable, the residency process can be
considered alongside the circumstances of eligible
family members and the family’s broader plans for
living, studying or spending time in Europe.
Looking Beyond Initial Residency
For clients considering a deeper connection with
Greece, longer-term residence and other future
objectives should be assessed separately against
the requirements applicable at that time.
A residency strategy should reflect where you are
going—not simply the permit you are applying for today.
A More Considered Approach
to Greek Residency.
Residency decisions can intersect with property, family
and wider international considerations. Universal brings
these elements together through a coordinated,
private-client approach.
Start With the
Wider Objective
We begin with the client’s circumstances and
objectives before considering how a particular
residency pathway may fit.
Bring the Moving
Parts Together
From residency and property considerations to
coordination with specialist advisers, the process
is managed within a clearer overall framework.
Think Beyond the
Application
Where appropriate, we help clients consider how
today’s residency decision relates to their
longer-term international plans.
Considering Residency
in Greece?
Every residency decision begins with a different set of
circumstances. Speak with Universal about your objectives
and the considerations relevant to your plans.
ADVISORY
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Programme requirements, investment thresholds, eligibility criteria
and processing arrangements may change. Information on this page is
provided for general informational purposes and should not be treated
as legal, tax or investment advice. Individual circumstances should
be reviewed before any decision or commitment is made.
Where specialist or jurisdiction-specific advice is required,
Universal can coordinate with appropriate professional advisers.
