The Greek status is globally recognized as a “golden status”. In addition to the convenience of global mobility, the value attached to it is also extremely considerable, making it desirable for many elites.

Although the Greek government has not yet launched the policy of naturalization by investment, we can find another way to achieve this goal.

01 The Value of Greek Citizenship

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Greece is one of the sources of Western civilization, one of the world's premier tourist destinations, and a livable country with good air quality, beautiful landscapes, rich historical and cultural heritage, and excellent social benefits, making it a popular immigration destination.

So, what benefits can you enjoy after becoming a Greek citizen?

▶ The value of Greek citizenship:

❍ Three generations of your family can live and work in Greece;

❍ Access to Greece's excellent healthcare and educational resources;

❍ The possibility to open a bank account in any EU member state;

❍ Visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to more than 180 countries and territories (2nd in the world);

❍ Visa-free access to Schengen countries with a 90-day stay in any 180-day period;

❍ Access to European social benefits covering healthcare, pensions, unemployment, education, housing and more;

❍ Children or grandchildren can apply for Greek citizenship even if they were born outside Greece.

❍ Enjoy the right to live, work and study freely in all EU member states as well as in EEA countries.

02 What are the channels for naturalization?

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Currently, the main ways of acquiring Greek citizenship are: by blood, by marriage and by naturalization. Naturalization is the most important way for non-EU citizens to acquire Greek citizenship.

▶ Basic eligibility requirements for naturalization:

❍ Legal age: the applicant is at least 18 years old and has no criminal record.

❍ Legal residency requirement: a minimum of seven years of continuous residence in Greece is generally required.

❍ Valid Residence Permit: possession of a valid residence permit for Greece, including long-term residence permits, EU/EFTA national certificates and residence permits for family members of Greek or EU citizens.

03 Greece Golden Visa

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As mentioned above, one of the most important prerequisites for becoming a Greek citizen is the possession of a valid Residence Visa.

If you want to obtain a residence visa for Greece, the Golden Visa program is the more cost-effective, faster approval route and the most popular choice.

▶ Golden Visa for Greece:

This is an investment residency program in which applicants purchase property in Greece worth 250,000 euros or more, and three generations of the family are granted a five-year residency visa. If the purchased property is still held after five years, the visa can be renewed for another five years.

Compared with other European countries, Greece Golden Visa enjoys more obvious advantages in the threshold and procedure, such as: fast approval speed, usually takes only 5 to 6 months, no immigration supervision, investment threshold is the lowest in Europe ...... It is a cost-effective choice for overseas second identity.

In recent years, Chinese investors are the main participants in this program, accounting for 49.9% of the first-time applicants for the Greek Golden Visa.

Obtaining Greek citizenship through naturalization usually requires professional assistance. If you are interested in applying, please contact Nebula Sea International and we will provide you with a customized solution.