The Greece Golden Visa program is currently the most cost-effective immigration program among European countries. A single application allows three generations to immigrate, all of whom can enjoy benefits such as medical services and free public education. A profound cultural heritage, high-quality education, and beautiful blue seas and skies are all factors that attract investors to immigrate to Greece. Furthermore, Greece is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, allowing those with Greek residency status to travel freely throughout Europe!
In addition to this, you may want to learn more about Greece. We have prepared 30 common questions about Greece for you:
1. Is Greece fun?
Not fun? Then why do nearly ten million tourists visit every year?!
2. What is the population of Greece?
The national population is 10.78 million, with nearly 4 million living in the capital, Athens, and its surrounding areas. Most Greece Golden Visa investments are also concentrated in the capital, Athens.
3. What is there to do in Greece?
Have you seen Saint Seiya? Have you heard of Greek mythology? There are 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Greece. Aside from these, the sunshine, blue skies, sea, and beaches alone are enough to keep you entertained!
4. What do Greeks eat?
Mediterranean diet: Greek cuisine, cheese salads, various seafood, and even grilled lamb chops!
5. Does Greece have good food?
Fresh grilled seafood, grilled beef, lamb chops, mixed vegetable salads, yogurt, wine, healthy olive oil, walnuts, candied fruits, pistachios, and so on and so forth.
6. Are there many Chinese people who have immigrated to Greece?
Companies like COSCO, ZTE, Huawei, and the China Development Bank have all established roots in Greece. Coupled with the investors who have immigrated to Greece through property purchases, it is not difficult to encounter Chinese people.
7. What is the average monthly salary in Greece?
Salaries vary by industry, ranging from 600-800 Euros per month on the low end to 1,000-3,000 Euros on the high end.
8. Are Greek salaries really that low?
The cost of living is also low. In a third-tier city in China, you might earn 2,000 a month with breakfast costing 5; in a first-tier city, you earn 10,000 but spend a third on rent, and a bowl of noodles costs 50. Whether it is actually high or low requires careful study!
9. How much does a meal cost in Greece?
It depends on what you eat: 100 Euros for Michelin-starred dining, 1.5 Euros for a gyro.
10. Is there hot pot in Greece?
Wherever there are Chinese people, there is hot pot!
11. Is the weather in Greece good?
The southern regions and islands of Greece have a Mediterranean climate with little temperature variation throughout the year. There are about 300 sunny days a year, and it only rains occasionally during the remaining 60-plus days.
12. Isn't it very sunny in Greece?
Apply sunscreen and use an umbrella. If you really don't want to be in the sun, stay indoors or drive when you go out.
13. How many islands does Greece have?
Over 6,000. If you visited one every day, it would take a long time for a Greek immigrant to see them all.
14. So how do you travel to the Greek islands?
Greece has a total of 40 airports, including 16 international airports. You can travel by plane or boat; there is always a way to get there, otherwise, how would the people on the islands have fun?
15. What do people on the Greek islands do every day?
Eat, drink, chat, work, eat and drink some more, and tell myths to tourists.
16. What do Greeks talk about?
Everything. Socrates came from here. Greeks never have awkward silences in conversation; three women buying groceries can stand and chat for two hours.
17. What language do Greeks speak?
Greek, the oldest language in Europe. What, afraid you can't communicate? Speak English! Greeks have quite good English skills as it is their second language. Having seen so many Chinese tourists, many vendors even know a few words of Chinese!
18. Why do Greeks speak English?
Because they also need to communicate with foreigners. Television programs, school education, and the fact that there are many immigrants in Greece—how could they not know some English?!
19. What is the Greeks' favorite entertainment activity?
Along the 100-kilometer stretch from the Port of Piraeus to the city of Marathon, there are about 3,000 restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. You can have as much fun as you want!
20. What is the Greeks' favorite sport?
The birthplace of the Olympics and the origin of the marathon—that should say enough.
21. Is homosexuality legal in Greece?
There is no need to restrain yourself; just take a trip to Mykonos and you will understand.
22. Is education in Greece good?
Public schools are completely free, and tuition for private schools is cheaper than in China. The IB curriculum is directly aligned with British and American standards.
23. Is the University of Athens good?
To be honest, it depends on the major. For subjects like philosophy and psychology, the University of Athens is absolutely world-class!
24. Are the welfare benefits in Greece good?
Yes, otherwise how could they have had a financial crisis? The country is poor but the people are rich; the money is all spent on the citizens.
25. Is property in Greece expensive?
It depends on the location. Good properties and homes in affluent areas are certainly expensive. However, the price of one apartment in Beijing could buy at least 5 in Athens, Greece! A while ago, a Chinese person bought 100 properties in Greece. The local Greeks were very calm, saying, "They have money, let them buy as much as they want!" That is why so many people are buying property to immigrate to Greece, and then using that status to travel freely throughout the Schengen Area!
26. I want to do business in Greece?
Buy property and rent it out. If you can't be a "landlord" in China, why not go to Greece to collect rent? You are guaranteed to make money during the peak tourist season, and you are collecting Euros. In the off-season, you can take a vacation and go back home to spend your money!
27. I want to work in Greece?
The life dream of a Greek person is to become a civil servant. No one wants to do white-collar work because civil servants have less work, more money, long vacations, and work close to home. If you really want to work, being a tour guide, local ground handler, or translator are all options—make good use of your advantage of being able to speak Chinese.
28. I want to retire in Greece?
Many people retire here. Go join the queue! Of course, not everyone can go; at the very least, you need to have the money to buy a property.