Greece Golden Visa

It looks like you posted this in August and thus may have solved your problem, but for some reason it hit my email today, and I thought I would offer advice. I started a cohousing group of internationals who are interested in building a cohousing village in Greece,, and most of us are getting Golden Visas, so I have done a large amount of research and have not only consulted attorneys but been to Ministries. The best way to do this is not to bother anymore with researching but simply to go to a very good attorney and she/he will take care of you. The process is actually quite easy and simple and straightforward and takes around 45 days ideally I am an immigration attorney in the US and you may not agree it is easy, but it really is relative to other countries). Due to the pandemic, there are some former requirements to do things in person that have been eliminated and other things streamlined and can be done online and through your attorney, so there is very little you cannot do from home except one step.--- Know this however, all that information I gave and the price of a Golden Visa is changing soon in 2023. Mitzotakis has announced that the Golden Visa price is doubling, to 500,000. The legislature will take up this legislation and soon change things pretty dramatically to make it more expensive and harder to get a Golden Visa-- although it is still the very best deal in all of Europe to get permanent residency and have an awesome life in beautiful Greece. Good Luck!

@GreekVillageCohousing

will cohousing help me?

how?

Hi David! Cohousing is such a wonderful type of neighborhood that there are waitlists-- once people move in they don't move out. But it is not for everyone. The best way to know if it is for you is to go to our website. We have an information coffee each Friday if you want to hear more. I am not an agent and receive no economic gain from this, but I am the founder, and we do have an information coffee each week if you want to sign up. There are cohousing communities around the world you can look at as well. The US, UK, Australia, Denmark, and Netherlands, all have cohousing associations that all the cohousing communities belong to, and there are directories on the association's websites of all the communities in that country.

@GreekVillageCohousing I see this thread is older but I am very much in need of honest direction on this path. 

We are in Canada looking into the golden visa for a few years coming up with very little real information (yes we are aware of the changes).  We would love to speak with someone who has gone through the property purchase process first hand for guidance and inspiration. 

Unfortunately all the answers we are getting is either very negative or vague.  "We love it here" isn't helpful nor is "more trouble than its worth... Everyone is corrupt".  Ultimately we are Canadian and all to familiar with high taxes,  bureaucratic BS, and high fees or everything so trust me when I say that I'd rather be in Greece because at least the weather is nice.  I've bought and sold land in Canada, built and contracted a couple houses, so I know all about long wait times, permits, inspections and a list a mile long of fees.

What we would like is real human experience first hand... Not a con website that offers to do it all for the low low price of your first born. .

@Deda May hi Brti who purchased a property  in Greece last year and received a 5 year green card that gets extended after 5. Pls ignore generic advice and hire a lawyer that specialises in this area. Process takes about 2-3month. I think it cost me around 500 euros That is all. Good luck

@PhilIpZ20201

Thank you for the honest response.  I am grateful.

One more question, if you do not mind me asking, since you have experienced first hand successfully:

Is it best to set up the tax id and bank account first or to find the property first? 

I ask because it has been unclear and I have conflicting information.

Any referral to a good lawyer would also be appreciated first hand referral is always better in finding good service.  It is quite interesting how many people are willing to scam someone.  Even in Canada we have had lawyers and agents trying to pull scams regarding Greek property purchase. 

I hope you are enjoying Greece and all the very best to you