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Greece Tops Global 2024 List for its Golden Visa Program

Greece’s popular golden visa scheme is among the world’s Top 3 most attractive investment migration programs for 2024.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

Greece’s Investor Visa Scheme Brings in €1.5b in Revenues in 2023

The number of applications for Greece’s residence by investment program increased by 117% in the first 11 months of 2023.

Greece Raises Golden Visa Limit to €500,000 for Certain Areas

Greece doubled the golden visa limit to 500,000 euros from 250,000 euros applicable to properties in certain areas.

Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Boosts Economy by Nearly €1bn in Jan-May

Greece’s residence by investment scheme boosted the economy by almost 1 billion euros in the first five months of 2023.

Greece a Top Residence-by-investment Option

Greece is among the Top 10 countries to buy real estate for residence, but missing out on the Russian market.

Greece Golden Visa Investment Limit Increase Pushed Back

Greece has postponed increasing the limit for property investments under its golden visa scheme to July 31.

Greece’s Golden Visa Enticing More Property Buyers

Online searches for information about Greece’s golden visa plan grew by 75% in a single month, according to investment experts Astons.

Study: More US Buyers Tapping into Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme

Greece is expected to see US investment activity in the property market rise through the country’s popular Greek golden visa program.

Applications for Greek Investor Visas Soar in Q4 2022

Foreign investors are rushing to get a Greek golden visa before the minimum investment requirement increases in April.

Greece’s Golden Visas Going to China, Turkey and Russia Investors

Investors from China, Turkey and Russia have benefitted most from Greece’s golden visa program, according to data from the Greek government.

Commission Urges EU States to Terminate ‘Golden Passport’ Schemes

The European Commission is calling on EU states to take immediate action on golden visa schemes as these "threaten security and facilitate corruption" particularly in view of the Russia-Ukraine war.

EU Wants to Stop Shady Golden Visa Schemes

EU lawmakers have voted to restrict “golden visa” schemes in efforts to tackle shady money dealings.

Greece Freezes Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens

The Greek government announced that it is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation.

MEPs Call for End of Golden Passport Schemes

Members of the European Parliament are calling for a ban on the so-called “golden passport” schemes, which they say “pose several serious security risks”.

Greece Sees High Investment Interest Through Golden Visa Program

The Greek Migration Ministry in 2021 recorded a significant increase in investment interest for real estate in Greece through the golden visa program.

Greece’s Golden Visa Reviving Covid-hit Property Market

The Greek government’s investor visa scheme is reviving Greece’s property market with hundreds of new permits issued during the first ten months of 2021.

Covid-19 Puts a Brake on Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme

Greece’s golden visa program has seen an impact due to the Covid-19 pandemic with the number of visas and residence permits having dropped significantly since the start of 2020.

Greece Seeks to Re-launch Golden Visa Program

The Greek government is examining the re-launch of its golden visa program that was suspended due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
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