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Greece
Golden Visa – Investment in Bank Deposit

Greece Golden Visa
Investment in Bank Deposit

The Greek €500,000 Deposit Immigration Program is a highly cost-effective deposit-based immigration option in Europe, featuring low net cost, low risk, and secure, stable capital. By depositing €500,000 in a Greek bank, applicants can complete a simple application process that requires only a basic explanation of the source of funds, with no criminal record certificate needed, allowing them to obtain permanent residence in one step.

After obtaining the Greek permanent residence card, applicants may continue to renew the Greek permanent residence permit after five years or upgrade to EU long-term permanent residence. Holders of a Greek permanent residence permit are allowed to conduct business activities. With one application covering three generations, the whole family can travel freely across 29 Schengen countries and one Schengen candidate country, Cyprus. Children can enjoy free public education in Europe, and the entire family is entitled to free public healthcare in Europe.

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Time to visa

6-8 months

Residency requirement

No residency requirements

Visa-free travel

185 countries and regions

Taxation

Only taxes on Greek income

Passport rank

8th in the world

Established time

Program launched in 2019

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Application Requirements

  • Main Applicant: Must be a non-EU / non-EEA citizen aged 18 or above;

  • Bank Deposit: Open a personal account with a Greek domestic bank and place a fixed-term deposit of €500,000 (one-year term, automatically renewable upon maturity);

  • Eligible Family Members: The main applicant’s spouse, children under the age of 21, and parents of both spouses may be included in the same application.

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