Golden Visa Program
A Golden Visa Program
A golden visa program is a type of residency scheme offered by some countries to attract foreign investment. These programs typically provide a fast-track process to obtaining residency or citizenship in exchange for a financial contribution to the host country.
Golden Visa Opportunities
Golden Visa in Greece
The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residence by investment programs that provide access to Europe. Successful applicants and their families are able to benefit from visa-free access to Europe's Schengen Area within three–four months of applying.
Advantages
- No requirement to reside in Greece
- Residence permits can be acquired within 90-120 days
- Unlimited expiry date of residence permit
- Opportunity to rent out the investment property
- Residence applicable to the whole family (married spouse, children under 21 years old, and parents of the main applicant and spouse)
- Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of residence
- Ability to hold shares and receive income from the dividends of a company registered in Greece (but not to be employed in Greece)
Golden Visa in Cyprus
The Cypriot Golden Visa Scheme, officially known as the Cyprus Permanent Residency Program, offers non-EU nationals the opportunity to obtain permanent residency in Cyprus through investment.
Advantages
- The process takes only 2 months
- The residency lasts a lifetime
- It is granted to the investor's spouse, children, and parents
- Residents have the right to open a business in Cyprus
- Schengen visa can be arranged in Cyprus within 7 days
Adwan Real Estate
Golden Visa Program in 5 steps
1
Choose your ideal Property between our vast portfolio.
2
Visit Greece or Cyprus to create a tax ID and open a bank account. Our team organizes everything on your behalf
3
Sign the final contract and transfer the required amount to start the procedures
4
Our team will gather all the documents and finalize the application for Golden Visa
5
Fly one last time to get your finger print and officially obtain the Golden Visa
Investment Residency Comparison
| Greece | Cyprus | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | € 250,000 | € 300,000 |
| Who benefits | The buyer, spouse, children, parents & parents in-law | The buyer, spouse, children, parents & parents in-law |
| Processing Time | 2-3 months | 2-3 months |
| Right to Citizenship | Yes, after 7 years | |
| Right to reside in the country | Yes | Yes |
| Access to Europe | Visa-free travel in all the EU | Schengen Visa Required |
| Minimum stay in country | No | A visit once every 2 years |
| Tax Benefits | Greece has a favorable tax regime for non-residents, with no worldwide income tax for those who reside outside Greece for more than 183 days per year. | Cyprus has a favorable tax regime with low corporate tax rates, numerous double taxation treaties, and tax exemptions for non-domiciled residents on certain types of income. |
| Validity | Lifetime - renewable every 5 years | Lifetime - no need for renewing |