Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Greece (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 1st (score: 91.47)
- Procedure: 1st
- Mobility: 2nd
- Tax Optimization: 7th
- Quality of Life: 16th
- Investment: 15th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Europe |
Minimum investment threshold | €250,000 |
Year of inception | 2013 |
Visa-free countries | 181 (Including Schengen Area) |
Investment options | Real estate purchases, capital investments in Greek businesses, and contributions to government bonds |
Physical presence requirements | No mandatory stay requirements to maintain the residency permit |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents |
Dual citizenship allowed | Yes |
Path to citizenship | Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of continuous residence, with specific conditions |
Average processing time | 4 months |