The Chinese Embassy in Greece issued an important reminder:

To enter Greece, you must hold a Schengen visa or a valid residence permit. The electronic residence application confirmation letter obtained online (Βεβαίωση Υποβολής Ηλεκτρονικής Αίτησης Για Ανανέωση Άδειας Διαμονής , also known as "waiting paper") cannot be used as a valid entry certificate!

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Entry to Greece blocked

On June 30, 41 Chinese passengers on flight CA863 from Beijing to Athens were blocked from entering Greece. The relevant personnel came to Greece to apply for or renew the "golden visa" with only a "waiting paper" and were refused entry by relevant Greek staff.

After active coordination by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, these passengers were finally able to go through the temporary entry procedures to solve their stranded problems.

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Official announcement

On July 3, the entry-exit management department of the Greek airport has officially notified the airlines, requesting that visa checks be strengthened when passengers board the plane.

details

1. All those who invest in or purchase real estate in Greece from a third country shall obtain a residence application confirmation letter online when entering Greece, and must apply for a Schengen visa when entering Greece for the first time.

2. If a citizen of a third country has a Greek entry and exit record after January 1, 2022, he can enter Greece with a valid residence application confirmation letter.

On July 5, the Chinese embassy in Greece reminded everyone that any of the following types of valid documents must be held to enter Greece

valid entry documents

1. Holding a Schengen visa;

2. Holding a valid residence permit;

3. Hold a valid residence application confirmation letter obtained in Greece from January 1, 2022 to the present, and have Greek entry and exit records after January 1, 2022.

In order to avoid similar entry difficulties and bad entry and exit records, and to ensure smooth passage, passengers must understand in advance and strictly abide by the local entry and exit requirements when traveling to Greece.

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"Golden Visa" application conditions

According to the Greek Immigration Act 4251/2014 and the New Deal of 2015, the EU Immigration Act 98/2011:

Any foreigner who is not a member of the European Union invests more than 250,000 euros in real estate in Greece, or deposits 400,000 euros, and the whole family will obtain a permanent residence permit.

Application conditions

Main applicant:

Over 18 years old, no criminal record, can bring spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old, main applicant and parents of both spouses to apply together

House purchase and migration:

Purchase real estate with a net value of more than 250,000 euros in Greece and purchase commercial medical insurance for the whole family

Deposit Migration:

Deposit 400,000 euros in a Greek bank and purchase a fixed deposit of at least 1 year

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"Golden Visa" extension and price increase

Since Greece announced that the price of the golden visa in the core area will rise to 500,000 euros, global investors have rushed to buy a 250,000-euro house for the last train to move to Greece.

It is worth mentioning that the original date of the Greek "golden visa" coup was May 1, and it was later postponed to July 31!

This means that there is still a chance to catch the last bus to buy a house and move to Europe with 250,000 euros. Investors who are still hesitating need to hurry up!

Price increase & original price area

According to the amendments to the "Golden Visa" submitted by the Greek Ministry of Development

◆ The golden visa investment threshold for the northern, central and southern parts of Athens in the Attica region, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini will be increased from 250,000 euros to 500,000 euros;

◆The policy of 250,000 euros will be maintained for the east and west of Attica, and other regions such as Piraeus.

For many elites, moving to Greece can not only enjoy a pleasant living environment, but also immerse themselves in a cultural atmosphere full of passion and creativity.

Whether seeking personal development or family happiness, Greece is an ideal place.

If you are also interested in this, if you want to seize the last bus to buy a house for 250,000 euros and move to Greece, please contact Xingyunhai International for details!