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

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  Mary Tsiganou

  Synergia Technical and Consulting SA

  September 14, 2020

  Mary Tsiganou ENERGOPIISI SA 42 Amalias Av. P.C. 105 58 Athens Tel.: 2104514892-2103239676 As far as per my perception you are interested in a permanent residence permit as a property owner and shareholder of a Greek company. It is not clear in what capacity you are interested in obtaining a residence permit from your question but as a property owner with a minimum amount of 250,000 euros investment, either individually or through a company in which you own 100% of the shares, you are entitled to a five-year permanent residence permit for property owners. However, if your investment in real estate does not amount to the statutory minimum amount of 250,000 euros, the choice of company to issue a residence permit requires other conditions to be fulfilled. It is advisable to address your case to an experienced consultant.

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  Stilianos Proestakis

  Stilianos Ch. Proestakis

  September 09, 2020

  Citizens of third countries (non-EU) who are economically independent persons are eligible to obtain a residence permit in Greece if they have sufficient resources at a fixed annual income level to cover their living expenses, without having any work or independent economic or investment activity in Greece. In order to grant a residence permit in Greece as a financially independent person, the third-country citizen must apply for a long-term VISA (D), proving that he or she is able to cover the living expenses in Greece, without having to work or exercise any economic activity. This person may also be accompanied by members of the family who are required to submit a separate application for a long-term visa. The amount of money that a third-country citizen wishing to obtain a residence permit in Greece as an economically independent person is required to have monthly amounts to 2,000 euros, which is increased by 20% for the spouse and by 15% for each child. The third-country citizen must also provide proof that he has full medical and hospitalization coverage during his stay in Greece or a certificate stating that he or she has filed an application with an insurance institution. Upon receipt of the entry visa (type D) and entry into Greece, the third-country citizen is obliged to submit an application for a residence permit. The residence permit for economically independent persons lasts for two years and can be renewed every three years. This type of residence permit does not provide access to the labor market in Greece.