Golden Visa Programs
European Residency by Real Estate & Strategic Investment in Greece
Specialized guidance on Greek Golden Visa investment programs for residence through property investment.
Overview
The Greek Golden Visa program offers non-EU nationals and their family members a five-year renewable residence permit and visa-free travel across the European Schengen Zone in exchange for qualifying real estate or capital investments in Greece.
Chara Ploska Law Office guides investors through the updated tiered investment thresholds, ensuring strict compliance with property eligibility criteria, banking regulations, and immigration filing requirements.
Foreign clients do not need to travel to Greece. We can act on your behalf via Power of Attorney.
Key Legal Services
Investment Consultation
Strategic guidance on qualifying regional investment thresholds (€250,000 commercial-to-residential conversions / listed buildings, €400,000, and €800,000 zones).
Property Selection
Legal verification that the chosen property meets minimum square-meter, single-property, and zoning requirements under current Golden Visa legislation.
Application Processing
Electronic submission of the investor and family members' residence applications, issuance of the immediate White Certificate, and scheduling of biometrics.
Full Legal Support
Ongoing compliance, property management contracts, renewals every five years, and family member additions (spouse, children under 21, and parents).
Procedure & Representation Steps
Investment Strategy & Power of Attorney
Consultation on Golden Visa thresholds and execution of a Power of Attorney so our office can handle the property acquisition and tax formalities remotely.
Property Due Diligence & Acquisition
Complete legal audit of the qualifying real estate asset, payment via regulated banking channels, and registration of the purchase deed.
Electronic Golden Visa Submission
Filing of the Golden Visa petition for the main investor and eligible family members, securing the 12-month temporary residence certificate (White Paper).
Biometrics & 5-Year Residence Card
Accompanied appointment at the Migration Authority in Greece for biometric data capture and collection of the 5-year residence cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
All Practice Areas
Property Law
Real Estate Transactions, Title Due Diligence & Ownership Protection in Greece
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Greek Citizenship by Descent, Naturalization & Residence Permits
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Company Formation, Corporate Governance, Contracts & International Arbitration
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