What impact will my past criminal record have when applying for the Greece Golden Visa?

Twenty years ago I received an 18-month suspended sentence in the UK for a injury unintentionally caused to a unknown third party. There was no question of intent, it was an accident and accepted as such by the authorities. Prison time was not served and otherwise I have an un blemished record. Might I be able to secure a Golden Visa for Greece?

Answers

On May 03, 2022 Dimitris Foutsis answered:

No problems will arise.

On April 28, 2022 Mary Tsiganou answered:

There is no need for additional documentation regarding the criminal records of the investor who applies for a permanent residency permit for property owners. The interested party must submit an application for an entry visa to the Greek consulate authority in his country of origin in order for entry in Greece and complete the necessary formalities of the procedure for property acquisition and the Golden Visa issuance. Since the investor has legally entered in Greece, there is no further documentation for criminal records needed. Furthermore, a certificate of a clean criminal record issued by the relevant authority of the home country is required when you apply for a long-term visa (not a tourist, type C one, which allows you to stay in the country for up to 90 days in a six-month period).

On April 28, 2022 Vasiliki Papaloi answered:

Criminal record is not needed to apply. So no impact.

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