Greece Immigration News
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Greece: Price Increases Imminent!
Recently, the Greek Golden Visa program has continued to attract enthusiastic interest from global investors. According to the latest data, the program received a total of 686 applications in January this year, an increase of 5% compared to the same period last year.
This preferred destination for identity planning continues to rise!
Recently, according to data released by the Bank of Greece, apartment prices have increased by an average of 13.4% in 2023 compared to a rise of 11.9% in 2022. The average price of new apartments has increased by 12.4%, while the average price of old apartments has increased by 14.2%.
Exclusive Meet-and-Greet! Former Greek Minister Analyzes Greek Immigration Policy
As the cradle of Western civilization and a world-renowned tourist destination, Greece attracts numerous immigrants with its long history, pleasant climate, beautiful Mediterranean scenery, comprehensive medical system, and advanced international education system. The Greek Golden Visa program, as one of the few remaining programs in the EU with a relatively low threshold for obtaining a 'Golden Visa,' has become highly favored by global investors, especially those from China, due to its simple property investment policy...
Breaking News! Another Major Event Between China and Greece
Recently, Air China (referred to as "CA") and Athens International Airport jointly announced that in order to further enhance the service quality of the Beijing to Athens route, starting from April 1, the flights from Beijing to Athens will increase from three times a week to five times a week, and the Airbus A350-941 large wide-body aircraft will be introduced to further increase seating capacity.
In response to this issue, the Greek Immigration Office has officially replied!
Exciting news! According to the latest information from the Greek Ministry of Immigration, the four major immigration offices in the city of Athens (not under the Ministry of Interior) will undergo a significant transformation in fingerprint appointment scheduling! The traditional mail appointment method will be completely upgraded to an online appointment system. This new online fingerprint appointment platform is expected to be operational on April 1, 2024.
Attention Greece Immigration Investors: This is Fake News!
Recently, news regarding yet another increase in the Greece Golden Visa investment threshold has been circulating, sparking widespread attention and discussion. It has been claimed that the price increase bill has already been passed; however, after verifying this with senior Greek immigration lawyers, WorldWay Group has found this information to be false. At present, the vote has not been passed, and the specific details of the price increase have not yet been finalized. WorldWay Group will continue to monitor the situation closely and share any updates with you as soon as they become available.
Stop Worrying and Fighting Over Low Scores, Parents! If Your Child Has Low Scores, Look Here for Top Schools!
In recent years, the "Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination" has gradually become a topic of great concern. More and more parents are planning more pathways for their children's education, no longer squeezing through a narrow bridge. The Overseas Chinese Students Joint Examination, with its advantages such as fewer applicants, simple exam content, low admission scores, and high acceptance rates at prestigious schools, has become a green channel to gain admission to 985/211 universities.
Immigration Applications Surge by 81%! A Large Number of Investors are Flooding into This EU Country
Recently, according to data from the official Greek website, as of December 31, 2023, Greece has issued golden residence permits to a total of 41,142 applicants, representing a 30% increase over the year.
Has the Trend of Shutting Down European Golden Visas Reached Greece?
Recently, the leader of Greece's second-largest political party stated in a television interview that young people in Athens and other major cities are facing housing issues due to unaffordable property prices, and he urged for the "abolition of the Golden Visa policy."
Latest Notice on the Extension of the Property Transfer Deadline for Greece's Golden Visa Program
Good news! To protect the rights and interests of investors, the Greek government has recently extended the property transfer deadline for projects in areas subject to price increases until the end of April 2024. This extension is exclusively for clients who have already signed a reservation agreement. This is excellent news for applicants who have already purchased property and were concerned about meeting the previous transfer deadline.
Why are Americans and British flocking to immigrate to this country?
Recently, according to the latest data from the official Greek website, as of September 30, 2023, the number of residence permit applications from Greek investors surged by 163% compared to last year, with 7,541 applicants submitting applications. The number of permanent residence cards issued reached 3,861, an increase of 120% compared to the same period last year (1,758 people).
Why Do You Need an Overseas Identity? You Will Know After Reading This
According to the official website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the revised "Regulations on the Mutual Market Access Mechanism between the Mainland and Hong Kong Stock Markets" have been implemented since July 25, 2022. Hong Kong brokers are no longer allowed to open new trading permissions for mainland investors in the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect. Under the arrangement, a one-year transition period has been set, allowing mainland investors who have already opened trading permissions for the Shanghai and Shenzhen Stock Connect to continue trading A-shares through these channels until July 23, 2023.