Indian Investors are Choosing the Greece Golden Visa

Why are Indian Investors Choosing the Greece Golden Visa?

The Greece Golden Visa is a Residency by Investment program that enables third-country nationals to become Residents in Greece, including Indian citizens. Currently, Greece has one of the most attractive programs, having the most cost-effective entry point to the European Union, starting at €250,000 through the purchase of a Real Estate property. Because of these advantages, Indian citizens are primarily looking at Greece, which is a politically stable country with a strong economy, based around the EURO, making it the perfect location for an exit strategy. Furthermore, Greek Residency allows visa-free travel to over 170 countries, including those in the Schengen Area. Not to mention, Greece is a postcard country for Europe, which boasts the much-coveted Mediterranean lifestyle, filled with stunning vistas and sunny beaches, the perfect spot for a getaway vacation.

What is Required from Indian Citizens when applying for Residency in Greece?

The requirements for the Greece Golden Visa are various, though Greece does not demand anything further from Indian investors than it does from any other nationality. As such, one can expect to provide a clean criminal record, a certificate issued from a Greek hospital stating there are no communicable diseases, as well as supply documents proving a bank account has been opened in Greece among other multiple documents. At some point after the application has been approved, the investor will have to visit Greece at least once to submit biometric data. Investment Visa’s advisory team has deep knowledge of all of these steps and is ready to share them with you.  

Investment Options for Indian Citizens in Greece 

Investment Visa recommends Indian investors obtain the Greece Golden Visa through the purchase of Real Estate in the Greek islands, as it is by far the best and most profitable option with the possibility of returns on the investment. Plus, the investor automatically gains an overseas base of operations, which can act as both a vacation getaway and a safe haven in situations of political and social turbulence. With an investment amount ranging between €250,000 and €500,000, depending on the location, all of the Greek Residency benefits are within reach. There are other options, though they require larger investment amounts in intangible assets, such as treasury bonds or capital injections in Greek companies. While these are certainly viable options, they are time-consuming, have a more bureaucratic process, and do not yield any immediate returns as Real Estate does.  

The Best Places for Indians to Live in Greece

Greece is a welcoming country with local, warm friendly people and a positive outlook on immigration. Plus, the ties between India and Greece are increasing by the day, and there is a large Indian expat community living in the country.   

Because of this, Greece as a whole is the best country in Europe for Indian investors to move to, and no loss will be had by moving to any one location over the other. Regardless, Investment Visa has compiled a list of locations where Indian citizens can expect to move to, live, and thrive in Greece:

• Piraeus 
• Peristeri  
• Egaleo 
• Petroupoli
• Acharnes
• Heraklion
• Chania
• Rethymno

Investment Visa Can Help Indian Citizens Getting Greek Residency

Investment Visa is coming to India! At the end of October, Investment Visa’s advisory team, including CEOs David Poston and Gary Harland, are traveling to India to participate in IREX 2023. David Poston will also speak on stage as a panelist. Afterward, the team will conduct individual, private meetings with investors to explain Golden Visa programs, with a special focus on Greece, and help set up a Plan B and an exit strategy by becoming a Resident in Europe. Right now, there is still some availability, but slots are running out. Contact Investment Visa today to ensure your own Private Meeting and start the path toward a brighter future.