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Stilianos Proestakis

Stilianos Proestakis

Greece Immigration Consultant

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Stilianos Proestakis is a Greek immigration consultant. He currently operates his own legal practice at Athens, Greece.

As a licensed Greek attorney of the Greek supreme court for 20 years, he has accumulated extensive experience serving individual and institutional clients in a myriad of industries. Some of his clients include Greek fine dining restaurants, food suppliers and public construction companies. He also advises bank executives on banking and finance matters, concentrating on regulatory issues.

Proestakis also assists high net worth individuals and foreign investors in purchasing real estate properties in Greece and applying for Golden Visas.

Prior to establishing his own practice, he worked as an in-house legal counsel at Seafarm Ionian S.A. and La Pasteria S.A. Both are Greek companies in the food industry. He helped the companies stay compliant with workplace procedures and identify international expansion opportunities. He also has experience working at the Unification of Athens Archaeological Sites, where he handled legal issues in the public sector.

Proestakis obtained his bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He also holds a master’s degree in public international law from the University of Helsinki.

Proestakis speaks Greek, English and French.

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How can I establish a business in Greece if I hold a Golden Visa?

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How is my tax residency decided as a Greek Golden Visa holder?

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What can I expect after I submit my Greek Golden Visa application?

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Are any exceptions made to the minimum land purchase requirement for a Greek Golden Visa?

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Can one investor loan money to another to complete a Greek Golden Visa real estate purchase?

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What documents do I need to provide for the source of funds for my Greek Golden Visa application?

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Does Greece have a family-based immigration system?

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How should potential Golden Visa applicants do due diligence on investment opportunities independently?

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What kind of properties are eligible for Greek Golden Visas?

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What kind of background check is conducted for Greek Golden Visa applicants?

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What happens to our Greek Golden Visas with changes in dependents?

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How can I invest in securities to get a Greek Golden Visa?

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How can my dependents renew their Greek Golden Visas?

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Can any criminal prosecution while a Greek Golden Visa holder hurt my chances for renewal?

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If I make a strategic investment that helps the Greek economy, who can I employ?

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Can I still get a Greek Golden Visa even if I was denied a Schengen visa?

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Why is some real estate restricted on the Greek Golden Visa program?

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What are the health insurance requirements for Greek Golden Visa holders?

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How can I withdraw my Greek Golden Visa application?

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Are there any reasons why my Greek Golden Visa renewal would be denied?

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Can I take a loan to purchase property to be used toward obtaining a Greek Golden Visa

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Why does it take so long for my Greek Golden Visa application to be processed?

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Is Greece violating EU law by not requiring its Golden Visa holders to reside in the country?

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Who are considered eligible parents for the Greek Golden Visa program?

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Do I need to report my vacation rental income to Greek authorities as a Golden Visa holder?

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What kind of documentation is needed to obtain Greek permanent residency as a Golden Visa holder?

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What kinds of jobs are acceptable for a strategic investment in Greece?

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Could immigration intention be an issue if I apply for a Golden Visa while traveling in Greece?

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What measures are in place to ensure a secure Greek Golden Visa program?

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When can my wife start working as a spouse of a work permit holder of Greece?

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When can investors expect the new investment routes to be launched?

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Do I have to pay taxes on my foreign income as a Greek Golden Visa holder?

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What is the requirement on the property purchasing contract for the Greek Golden Visa program?

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Who is considered a dependent on the Greek Golden Visa program?

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Has Greece established other forms of investment besides real estate that grant Golden Visas?

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As a Golden Visa holder, how do I prove Greek residency for my citizenship application?

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How can my parents keep their resident permits of Greece if I transfer my property to my son?

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As a Greek Golden Visa applicant, should I be worried about my online reputation?

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What is the progress of the new investment option of the Greek Golden Visa program?

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What visitation requirements to Greece are there when applying for a Golden Visa?

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Can I change my visa status to be a dependent of a Greek Golden Visa applicant?

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What can I do if I am having trouble getting permission to visit Greece for my Golden Visa application?

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Who is considered a spouse for purposes of the Greek Golden Visa application?

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To get Greek citizenship, what kinds of ties do I need to prove to the country?

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Can biometrics data be gathered abroad for Greek Golden Visa applicants?

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Can I found a company and become its chief executive to work in Greece?

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Is there an appeals process for Greek Golden Visa denials?

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For Greek strategic investments, what is the rule for bringing people with me to the country to run the business?

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Have appointments been delayed for the Greek Golden Visa program?

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How long does it take to get permission to buy near the Greek border?

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If I buy a property near the Greek border, will it be considered more suspicious to authorities than if in somewhere like Athens?

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What kind of work limitations are placed on Greek Golden Visa holders?

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Is the process of investing in the new Golden Visa investment routes for Greece different than the real estate option?

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Are properties sold within families eligible for Greek Golden Visas?

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Have the new investment options for Greek Golden Visas been delayed?

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Are Greek Golden Visas available for people making mortgage payments?

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What are some of the rules for tourist accommodations to obtain a Greek Golden Visa?

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Is it possible to participate in multiple European Golden Visa programs at once?

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How do I renew my Greek Golden Visa?

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What are the requirements for renewing a Greek residence permit for financially independent individuals?

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Can a U.K. citizen participate in the Greece Golden Visa program after Brexit?

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As a Golden Visa holder, how can I expedite an application for Greek citizenship?

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How long can I stay in Greece after selling my home used for a Golden Visa?

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What happens to the dependents of a Greek Golden Visa if the applicant passes away?

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How does the year-long period work for Greek Golden Visas?

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How can I switch investment vehicles used for my Greek Golden Visa application?

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What methods are accepted in paying for a real estate investment in Greece for its Golden Visa program?

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How long do I need to keep my investment in government bonds to support my Greek Golden Visa application?

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How is it possible to start a company in Greece as a Golden Visa holder?

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How can the property purchased by my company be applied towards my Greek Golden Visa application?

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How long does the business investor visa take to get approved in Greece?

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How can I work in Greece as a self-employed person?

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How can I get my same-sex spouse a Golden Visa under my application?

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Given the popularity of the Greek Golden Visa program, if I apply now, how long will it take?

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What kind of taxes do I need to pay if I rent out my Greek residence used for a Golden Visa?

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How can I get dual citizenship through a Greek Golden Visa?

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What is the Greek Golden Visa process timeline?

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What kinds of translation is needed for Greek Golden Visa applications?

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How can I use improved land for a Greek Golden Visa?

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What is the amount needed to lease hotel accommodations or tourist residences for a Greek Golden Visa?

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What are the requirements on medical certificates for Greek Golden Visa applicants?

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How long does it take a Chinese investor to obtain a Greek Golden Visa currently?

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Is my wife eligible for a Greek work permit if I have one?

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When can I apply for Greek citizenship if I have spent three years in the country before receiving a Golden Visa?

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How long does it take to obtain a Greek Golden Visa?

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What requirements does a tourist accommodation need to meet to qualify for the Greek Golden Visa program?

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How can I get a 10-year Golden visa?

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If I was not approved for another country’s Golden Visa, does that affect my application with Greece’s?

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What happens to my son’s Greek Golden Visa when he turns 21 and 24?

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When and how can I apply for Greek citizenship as a Golden Visa holder?

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How can I purchase land and apply for a Greek Golden Visa?

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How long do I have to wait before I am issued a Golden Visa?

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When can investors expect the price of the Golden Visa program of Greece to be doubled?

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What are my options if my Golden Visa application gets denied?

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How can I work as a freelancer with a Golden Visa?

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If I have a Golden Visa, how involved can I be in a business?

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What are my options if I want to stay in Greece while waiting for my Golden Visa application to be processed?

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How long does it take to process a Golden Visa application now?

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How do I know which immigration offices in Greece are available for processing Golden Visa cases?

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What is the procedure of setting up a business as a Golden Visa holder in Greece?

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When can investors use credit cards for their Greek Golden Visa applications?

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How can I invest in foreclosed properties and qualify for a Greek Golden Visa?

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When can investors expect the equity and bond Investment options to be added to the Golden Visa program?

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How does the three-year tax holiday work for Golden Visa applicants?

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What are the requirements on the jobs I created with my Greece-based company as a residency applicant?

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How can Golden Visa holders take advantage of the new tax regime?

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Have the bonds and shares investment options become effective for the Greek Golden Visa?

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How could investing in the new investment routes of the Greek Golden Visa program help accelerate the adjudication of my application?

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How can I work legally in Greece if I participate in the Golden Visa program through the new investment options?

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When can I withdraw my deposit made for the Greek Golden Visa and still qualify for permanent residency?

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How can Golden Visa holders use their properties as collateral for loans from local banks?

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What evidence do I need to provide to prove that the real estate investment company will invest exclusively in Greece?

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How can we participate in the Greek Golden Visa program as a company?

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How can I attract foreign RBI investors as a business owner in Greece?

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What costs are involved in the shares and bonds investment route of the Greek Golden Visa program?

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How can I invest in an ongoing real estate development project for my Greek Golden Visa application?

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What kind of health insurance coverage is acceptable for Greek Golden Visa holders?

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What are the options for a New Zealand citizen to stay in Greece for more than a year?

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How can I use gifted money for my Greek Golden Visa application?

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Can I stay in Greece while waiting for my residency permit to be processed?

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How can I apply to extend my stay in Greece as a potential Golden Visa applicant?

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How can I participate in the Golden Visa program and invest under the name of a company?

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As a British citizen, how can I keep working and living in Greece?

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How can I establish a business in Greece and apply for a Golden Visa？

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What requirements do I need to fulfill to make the investment for Golden Visa through my company?

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What health requirements does Greece have for its Golden Visa applicants?

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How long does it take to transfer my property to my son and re-apply for a Golden Visa?

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When can I set up my own business in Greece as a Golden Visa holder?

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What should I do if I lose my blue card before obtaining a Golden Visa in Greece?

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When will I be able to get EU citizenship as a Golden Visa holder?

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How can I use last-mile facilities to support my Greek Golden Visa application?

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How would the coronavirus outbreak impact the processing of my Greek Golden Visa application?

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As a Golden Visa participant, will Greece tax me on all my worldwide income?

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How could my son keep his residency permit and reunite with his wife in Greece under the Golden Visa program?

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Are investments in Greece prior to 2013 applicable?

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What are restrictions on the location of properties for Greek Golden Visas?

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What are some factors that can lead to a loss of Greek residency?

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How can I purchase a combination of residential and commercial properties for my Greek Golden Visa application?

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What is the physical presence requirement for Golden Visa holders who want to apply for Greek citizenship?

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How can I transfer the Greek Golden Visa to my son if I choose the bond investment option?

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What should I pay attention to after becoming a Greek Golden Visa holder?

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Has Greece ordered self-quarantine to travelers abroad?

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Can I purchase the property in U.S. dollars for my Greek Golden Visa application?

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When can I expect my Golden Visa application to be processed?

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How can I work in Greece with a blue card?

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Can I add my de facto partner to my application for Greek Golden Visa?

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How can stateless persons obtain Greek Golden Visa?

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How can I open a bank account in Greece remotely for my Golden Visa application?

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How can we get EU long-term residency and Greek citizenship?

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How can I use old properties for my Golden Visa application?

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How can I get a Greek resident permit if my girlfriend is a Greek citizen?

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How can I work for the company I set up for the Greek Golden Visa program?

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How can I obtain a Greek resident permit with an existing company?

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Do I need a visa to work in Greece as a British citizen?

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Are British citizens eligible to apply for golden visas in Greece?

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How can a golden visa holder set up a business in Greece?

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How can I apply for a Greek Golden Visa with existing properties?

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How can I get a pensioner visa or self-employed visa in Greece?

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How can EU citizen and non-EU spouse establish permanent residency in Greece?

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How can Vietnamese investors transfer money to Greece for Golden Visa applications?

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What happens to my Golden Visa if my business goes bankruptcy?

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How can I obtain a Greek golden visa with a bank deposit?

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How will the recent lockdown in Greece impact visa processing times?

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What changes are the Greek government considering when it comes to property value and the investment amount for its Golden Visa program?

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How can I become a tax resident of Greece?

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How can I earn Greek citizenship if my mother was not born in Greece but became a citizen after I turned 18?

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How can investors submit applications for the Greek golden visa program without visiting the country?

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