Residence Permit Registration

Greek Residence Permit Application from Grekodom Development.

 

INNOVATION!

We wish to inform you, that according to a new law, under the number 4332 / 07.09.2015, there were entered the important amendments to the Emigration Code :

  • The persons, who are entitled to obtain five-year residence permit in Greece, along with children, are the parents of the owners of real estate valued from 250.000 euro and above.
  • The period, provided by five-year residence permit for property owners in Greece will be taken into account when obtaining the Greek citizenship. 

The fact of ownership of 250.000 euros entitles both the owner and his family to acquire a RESIDENCE PERMIT for 5 years and:

  • Unlimited number of days per year to stay on Greek territory and travel around Europe without a visa;
  • Get a free European education in the best universities of Greece;
  • Get a free first aid;
  • Content the Greek numbers on car, boat, etc.

Carefully read the nuances of directly buying process and after-sale design is possible with the support of competent experts on the  real estate market. So, the lawyers of our company will provide expert assistance in preparation of documents for applying for residence permit in Greece and in the submission of documents to the immigration service.

ENTRY, RESIDENCE AND SOCIAL INTEGRATION OF THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS ON GREEK TERRITORY

(Law 3386/2005)

“A third-country national entering on Greek territory must hold a passport or other travel document recognized by international conventions. Such documents shall have a visa, if so required by applicable international conventions, Community law and national arrangements.

 The visa shall be issued by the consular authority of the place of residence of the third-country national. Such visas shall be distinguished into short-term residence ("Schengen" visa) and long-term residence (national visa). National visas shall be issued on the basis of legislative arrangements hereof relating to the residence permit and their length shall be equivalent to that of the residence”

Application

A third-country national applying for the issuance of a residence permit in Greece shall, before the expiry of his visa, apply for the issuance thereof, to the municipality or community of the applicant's place of domicile or residence. If documentation is complete, the competent Directorate of the Ministry of Interior, Public Administration and Decentralisation or the municipalities and communities, shall issue a certificate of deposit to the third-country national. Third-country nationals who have promptly submitted an application shall be considered as legally residing in the country

Issuance of residence permits to financially independent persons  

(3386/2005 ARTICLE 36)

Third country nationals are considered financially independent if they have sufficient resources, at the level of stable annual income, to cover their living expenses in Greece.

Documents required for Greek Residence Permit Application.

  • Application form (2 copies)
  • A Xerox copy of the applicant’s valid passport or other travel document recognized in this country.
  • D Type Visa.
  • Medical statement issued by a Greek governmental medical centre.
  • Residences permit fee, 150 Euro.
  • An insurance company statement confirming that the applicant has submitted his application for medical insurance in Greece. 
  • Documents confirming that the applicant has sufficient resources, at the level of stable annual income, to cover their living expenses in Greece. The level of sufficient funds shall be determined as 2000 Euro per month.  If the person is accompanied by his family members, the amount is increased by 20%, for the spouse, and by 15%, for each child.

Residence Permits For Persons Practicing Independent Economic Activity

(Law 3386/2005 articles 24 & 25)

Applicable to third country nationals practicing independent commercial activity and receiving  income from their commercial, industrial, trade and agricultural enterprises as well as any other enterprises rendering services in places different from their permanent residence.

Documents required for Greek Residence Permit Application.

  • Application form (2 copies)
  • A Xerox copy of the applicant’s valid passport or other travel document recognized in this country.
  • D Type Visa.
  • Medical statement issued by a Greek governmental medical centre.
  • Residences permit fee, 150 Euro.
  • A Xerox copy of the bank statement issued by a recognized bank that the applicant has deposited in an account in his name the funds amounting to no less than 60 000 Euro.
  • An insurance company declaration confirming that the applicant has submitted his application for medical insurance in Greece. 
  • Feasibility study.


RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR CORPORATE MEMBERS OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS, MANAGERS AND STUFF.

(Law 3386/05 article 17, para 1α of Law 3386/05, as amended by article 8 para 1 of Law 3536/2007)

Applicable to third country nationals who are members of boards of directors, managers, legal representatives and senior executives of subsidiaries and branches of foreign companies lawfully practicing commercial activities in Greece

Documents required for Greek Residence Permit Application.

  • Application form (2 copies)
  • A Xerox copy of the applicant’s valid passport or other travel document recognized in this country.
  • D Type Visa.
  • Medical statement issued by a Greek governmental medical centre.
  • Residences permit fee, 150 Euro.
  • A copy of the Government Gazette in which the company’s subsidiary or branch lawfully practicing commercial activities in Greece has been published, and any subsequent copy of the Government Gazette in which the amendments to the company name or to its legal stature have been published. Interrelated companies, in accordance with provisions of article 42e para 5 of Law 2190/20, also submit their Articles of Association and a declaration issued by a competent state body stating the structure of the company shares. If the above documents don’t state the location of the foreign company registered office, a statement of its registered office shall be submitted.
  • An insurance company declaration confirming that the applicant shall be insured in order to cover hospital expenses, medical and pharmaceutical care and work accidents

Greek Residence Permit for General Managers, Directors and their Deputies.

  • A duly certified copy of their labor contract stating the term of employment, position occupied in the third country company and the person’s remuneration which is at least equal to the monthly wages of the non-specialized worker as determined by the National General Collective Labor contract.

Greek Residence Permit for members of boards of directors, managers and legal representatives

  • A copy of the Government Gazette in which their appointment or election has been published and, in case of non-publication, a copy of the company’s Articles of Incorporation or a copy of the resolution of the company’s competent body with regard to their capacity as members of Boards of Directors or Directors or legal representatives
  • A statement issued by the company and certifying the amount of their wages;


Our competent legal staff will assist you in your Residence Permit application preparation and in its submitting to Greek immigration bodies.

 

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