On August 31, following the successful conclusion of the official launch ceremony for the Greek Second Home project in China on July 21, Worldway Beijing—the only immigration agency officially supported to handle Greek investment immigration—invited prominent Greek immigration attorney Mrs. Eleftheria Saranti to the site once again to provide investors with an in-depth interpretation of the current status of Greek property investment immigration, in response to the consultation requests of numerous investors.
Greek attorney providing an on-site presentation
Greek immigration attorney Mrs. Eleftheria Saranti specializes in real estate contracts and immigration law. She primarily introduced the current investment environment in Greece and the policy for obtaining a residence permit by purchasing property within Greece. In 2013, the Greek Parliament passed Law 4146, which aims to establish a strategy for a sustainable private investment environment. According to this law, non-EU citizens who invest at least 250,000 Euros in real estate can obtain a permanent residence permit on a 5-year cycle, with the only requirement being the continued ownership of the property. Regarding the age of investors' children, the Greek attorney explained that after children of investors reach the age of 18 in Greece, if they have not yet obtained a passport, they can apply for residence in Greece on a one-year cycle as dependents, or they can become independent applicants to apply for a residence permit, with the government providing a one-year grace period. This positive news has greatly boosted the confidence of investors concerned about their children's immigration issues.
Addressing the concerns of domestic investors regarding medical benefits in Greece, the attorney emphasized that Greece's medical standards are highly developed, ranking 14th in the world, with medical services ranking 17th. Both local residents and EU citizens can enjoy Greek medical insurance benefits. It is particularly worth mentioning that the ophthalmology hospital on the island of Crete is world-class.
During the meeting, the Greek immigration attorney also interacted with investors on-site regarding issues such as property tax payments, whether property depreciation affects residence permits, property information, and the application timeline after completing a property purchase. Investors expressed that Greece is an ideal place to build a second home, citing low investment, excellent benefits, and convenient application processes, and all expressed a strong willingness to invest.