On August 1, 2023, Greece raised the minimum investment threshold in the core area from 250,000 euros to 500,000 euros.
Unexpectedly, in less than half a year, Greece will increase prices again.
According to relevant reports,Greece** is considering various options to increase the minimum threshold price of 250,000 euros for the "** visa" investment area to a higher level.
Image source network. There is no specific increase yet, so we can only wait for the official announcement.
However, Greece** has also indicated that listed properties (i.e. buildings that are considered to have special cultural or historical value) will be exempted and that a lower minimum threshold will be applied to such properties in order to direct funds to the categories of properties that specifically need them.
After the price increase, the heat does not decrease but rises
Although the Greek visa has been criticized, and even the Greek opposition party has repeatedly proposed to abolish the visa program, it does not seem to stop the enthusiasm of many investors to apply.
The data shows thatIn 2023, Greece received a total of 10,214 applications, an increase of about 81% compared to 6,545 applications in 2022, and the number of permanent residence cards issued increased by 101%.
Image source network. What is even more surprising is that in the four months after the implementation of the new policy on price increases in Greece on August 1, 2023, about 2,866 people have submitted applications, an increase of 65% compared to the same period in 2022.
Greece 60Nine per cent of the filings came from Chinese applicants
According to the data released by the Greek Immigration Agency, Chinese nationals are still the largest group of applicants for the program, and the group with the fastest growth in absolute terms.
The data shows thatIn 2023, a total of 7,385 valid approvals will be issued in China, accounting for about 609%, ranking first in the number of approvals. The second is Turkey, with a total of 1,070 valid approvals, accounting for 62%。China, which ranked first, has ten times more approvals than Turkey, which ranks second!
Image source network. Why Greece is so hot
Easy to get around
Greece is one of the Schengen member states, and applicants with a Greece** visa can enjoy the benefits of visa-free travel to 29 Schengen countries in Europe, especially for business people who have business in Europe, which can greatly improve the convenience of travel.
In addition, as one of the most popular tourist countries in the world, Greece is equipped with Greek identity, not only can you travel to Greece at will, but also can freely travel to other Schengen countries in Europe, which greatly improves the happiness of the whole family!
Educational planning
With Greek identity, parents will be more comfortable in educating their children, "attacking and retreating".
Children can not only take advantage of the high-quality educational resources in Greece, but also connect with famous schools in Europe and the United States; You can also find another way, without taking the blind involution of the college entrance examinationIf you take the joint entrance examination as an overseas Chinese student, you can easily be admitted to famous universities in China with a score of four or five hundred.
Worry-free retirement
Greece has four distinct seasons, with more than 300 sunny days a year, so it is known as the "European Balcony". In addition, the local living price level is low, so it has been rated as one of the most affordable retirement countries in the world!
After getting the Greek identity, you can also enjoy the high-quality medical resources in Greece, and the pension is basically stress-free.
Whether it's another price hike or a complete shutdown, we don't have much time left. If you have plans to take the Greek identity in the future, Xiaobang recommends that you plan early, and don't miss it while the policy is still in a favorable stage!