
Terms and conditions
1. About Our Terms
These terms outline how you can use the website www.welcome2greece.org (this website). Please read these terms carefully before using the website. By accessing or using this website or expressing your consent in other ways, you agree to comply with these terms and the referenced documents. If you do not agree with any of these terms, please stop using the website immediately.
2. Definitions
- Content: Any text, image, video, audio, or other multimedia content, software, or other information or materials posted on or available through the website.
- Cookie Policy: The policy that governs your permission to use the website.
- Site: Refers to the website as described in Article 1.
- We, Us, Our: Refers to “Welcome2Greece”.
- You, Your: Refers to the person who visits or uses this website or its content.
3. Using the Site
This website is intended for your personal and non-commercial use only. You agree to be solely responsible for:
- All costs and expenses you may incur from using this website.
- The accuracy and validity of the personal information (name, telephone, email) you state in the contact form.
If you do not comply with any part of these terms, the terms or policies they reference, or any applicable laws, we may suspend or terminate your access to this website.
4. Your Privacy and Personal Information
Your privacy and personal information are important to us. Any personal information and personal details you provide will be processed according to our privacy policy and in compliance with GDPR, which explains what personal information we collect, how and why we collect, store, use, and share it, and your rights regarding your personal information. Our cookie policy is also available below.
5. Ownership, Use, and Intellectual Property Rights
All intellectual property rights on this site, including but not limited to its content, are owned by us. These rights include media copyright, registered trademarks, domain names, design rights, database rights, patents, and all other intellectual property rights worldwide. We retain all rights to our intellectual property as per these terms.
These Terms and Conditions do not grant you any legal rights to access the site other than those necessary to use it. You agree not to attempt to remove or bypass any intellectual property notices or security measures embedded in the site. The use of trademarks on the site is strictly prohibited unless prior written permission is obtained.
Our company, or our licensors, own all intellectual property rights for the content, logos, and products displayed on the website. These materials and the website are protected by global intellectual property laws. All rights are reserved.
You may print or download any page from our website for your personal use and share the content with others, provided you do not modify the paper or digital copies in any way. You must not use photos, images, video, audio sequences, or any graphics separately from the accompanying text.
Our status as the authors of content on this website must always be acknowledged. You are not allowed to use any part of the content on our website for commercial purposes. If you print, copy, or download any part of our website in violation of these terms, your right to use our website will cease immediately. You must, at our option, return or destroy any copies of the materials you have made.
6. Accuracy of Information and Availability of the Site
While we strive to keep the Site accurate, up-to-date, and bugs-free, we cannot guarantee this. Additionally, we cannot guarantee that the Site will be suitable or fit for any particular purpose. You are solely responsible for any reliance you place on the information provided on this Site. We reserve the right to suspend or terminate the Site’s operation at any time.
Content on the Site is provided solely for your general information and to keep you informed about us, our products, news, features, services, and other websites that may be of interest to you. It is not intended to serve as technical, financial, legal, or any other type of advice.
While we make every effort to ensure the Site is available to you, we cannot guarantee that it will always be accessible or without interruption.
7. Third-Party Websites and Hyperlinks
In addition to our Site, hyperlinks or references to third-party websites may be provided solely for your convenience. We have no control over these third-party websites and are not responsible for any content, material, or information they provide.
The inclusion of a hyperlink or reference to a third-party website does not imply our endorsement or promotion of that website, its products, or services. The terms and conditions of the third-party site may apply to your use of that site. Where our website contains links to third-party sites and resources, these are provided only for your convenience.
Such links should not be interpreted as our endorsement of the linked websites, or any information obtained from them. We have no control over the content of those sites or resources.
8. Our Liability is Limited
We are not legally responsible for:
- Losses that were not foreseeable to you and us when these Terms were formed.
- Losses that were not caused by any breach on our part.
- Business losses or losses to non-consumers, except for any legal liability that we cannot exclude by law (such as death or personal injury).
9. Uncontrollable Circumstances
We will not be liable to you for any breach of these Terms resulting from circumstances beyond our reasonable control, such as strikes, lockouts, or other labor disputes; system or network failures; or natural disasters like floods, fires, explosions, or accidents.
10. Third-Party Legal Rights
No one other than a party to these Terms has the right to enforce any of its provisions.
11. Variation
We reserve the right to amend these Terms at any time. The updated terms will be posted on the Site, and by continuing to use and access the Site after these changes are posted, you agree to be bound by the revised Terms. It is your responsibility to review these Terms regularly to ensure you are aware of any changes.
12. Site Changes
Our website may be updated and altered periodically to reflect changes in our products, user demands, and business priorities. We will communicate any significant changes to you as soon as possible.
13. Suspending or Removing the Website
Our website is provided free of charge. We do not guarantee that our website or any of its content will always be accessible or available. For business and operational reasons, we may suspend, withdraw, or restrict the availability of all or any part of our website. We will notify you of any suspension or withdrawal as soon as possible.
You are responsible for ensuring that anyone who accesses our website through your internet connection is aware of these Terms and any other applicable terms and conditions and complies with them.
14. Site Updates and Changes
Our website may be updated and modified at any time.
COOKIE POLICY
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website www.welcome2greece.org (the “Website”), and your choices regarding their use.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enhance your experience: To understand how you interact with our website and to improve its functionality.
- Analytics: To collect data on how visitors use our website, which helps us improve our services and features.
- Preferences: To remember your preferences and settings on our website.
- Security: To help ensure the security of our website and protect your data.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These cookies
A Brief Guide to Permanent Residence Permits for Investors (Real Estate Owners) in Greece
1. Introduction
- Greece offers renewable residence permits every five years for third-country nationals owning real estate worth €400,000 or €800,000 depending on the property’s location.
2. General Information
- A residence permit allows non-EU citizens to legally reside in Greece. Different types of permits exist, and applications must be submitted online through the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
3. Eligibility for Residence Permits
- Eligible applicants include third-country citizens owning real estate personally or through a legal entity, those with long-term lease agreements, or those purchasing land to build property, provided the investment meets the minimum value criteria.
- Family members of the primary applicant can also obtain residence permits.
4. Investment Requirements
- Minimum investment amounts are €400,000 or €800,000, depending on the property’s location.
- Joint ownership is allowed only if the co-owners are spouses with undivided ownership.
- Properties purchased through legal entities require the applicant to own 100% of the shares.
5. Application Process
- Applications can be submitted by the applicant or by a lawyer. Necessary documents include valid passports, proof of property ownership, proof of payment, and insurance certifications.
- A fee is required for the residence permit and the issuance of the electronic residence card.
6. Visa Requirements
- An entry visa is needed to apply for the residence permit. Once granted, the residence permit removes the need for further visas during its validity.
7. Renewal and Validity
- The residence permit is permanent but must be renewed every five years, provided the property remains in the applicant’s ownership.
- Absence from Greece does not affect the renewal process.
8. Rights and Limitations
- Residence permit holders can travel within the Schengen area but are not allowed to work in Greece.
- Family members are included but are also restricted from employment.
9. Additional Provisions
- Applicants must submit biometric data for the issuance of the residence permit.
- The document details specific cases like purchasing multiple properties, renting out the property, and the impact of criminal records on permit validity.