HOW TO MOVE TO GREECE?
Foreigners can obtain Greek citizenship only after 10 years of official residence in this country. Special benefits are given to those who have registered a marriage with a Greek citizen and have a child together. In this case, you can obtain citizenship after 3 years of residence in the country.
Immigration to Greece is possible in several ways:
Job. High-class and high-level specialists who are ready to work for the good and prosperity of the country are provided with ample opportunities. Having received an official invitation from a Greek employer, you can apply for a residence permit, and after 10 years for citizenship. For seasonal work, a visa is issued for a period of six months.
Purchase of real estate. This method is one of the popular ones for obtaining a residence permit. Due to the crisis that has broken out in the country, housing here can be purchased at affordable prices in a good area. However, the status of the owner does not automatically entitle you to a residence permit; for this you need to go through a number of documentary procedures. If you have purchased a home and are running your business in Greece, then this method is perfect for you.
You are a financially independent person. If you belong to this category, then obtaining a residence permit will be quite simple. The main thing is to prove that you have at least 25,000 euros or 2,000 euros of monthly income in your bank account. If the amount decreases, you will, however, still have to leave the country.
Business immigration. If you decide to open your own business in Greece, then first you need to obtain a permit to carry out your activities, a visa and decide what the types of activities and investments will be. A residence permit in this country is granted for a period of 2 years. If during all this time your company generates income, then your residence permit will be extended for another 2 years. The smallest authorized capital for a limited liability company is 4,500 euros.
Education. In Greece, education is available to absolutely all foreigners. In order to obtain a residence permit this way, you must come to the country on a student visa. A similar visa is issued after enrollment in a Greek university. You also need to provide information about the finances in your bank account, which must consist of at least 500 euros. In this case, the residence permit is issued for 1 year and it can be extended for the same period.