What is the due-diligence process like for Golden Visa applicants?

I was convicted of a felony in my home country and served one year in jail. However, it has been a decade since that time and I have had no criminal wrongdoing since. Am I eligible for the visa for me and my family?

Answers

On September 14, 2018 Vasiliki Papaloi answered:

This is now a provision. According to Greek immigration law, the Greek embassy can check you, but if your status is not considered dangerous to the country, it will be OK.

On September 14, 2018 Mary Tsiganou answered:

An entry visa - that is, legal entry into the country - is necessary to obtain a resident permit for owners of real estate property. A criminal record certificate is not needed for the completion of the Golden Visa application. But for issuance of the entry visa in your country, Greek embassies may ask for a clean criminal records certificate. After you legally enter Greece, it is not needed to submit such documents for your Golden Visa application.

On September 14, 2018 Elissavet (Isabelle) Razi answered:

You are eligible for a Golden Visa since there is no due diligence on criminal records. You just need to make sure that a tourist visa will be granted by the Greek consulate of your country in order to be able to visit the country the first time. You do need a first entry into Greece to start the Golden Visa process.

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