European residency with Ways to Europe

Cyprus permanent residence is an indefinite status (no renewal required) that grants access to Non-Dom tax benefits. Greece residence permit (Golden Visa) is issued for 5 years, provides full freedom of movement within the Schengen Area, but requires renewal as long as you own real estate.

For Cyprus, this starts at €300,000 in new residential or commercial real estate. In Greece, the threshold depends on the region: in popular locations (Athens, Thessaloniki), it is €800,000; in all other areas, from €400,000. We select properties based on your budget and goals.

Yes, most of the process is carried out remotely. We conduct preliminary due diligence to eliminate the risk of rejection. Your presence will only be required at the final stage for biometric submission, which significantly saves your time.

You can include your spouse, children, and, in some cases, parents in the application. We handle the complete preparation of documents for all family members.

No. Neither program requires you to permanently reside in Cyprus or Greece to maintain status. It is an ideal “backup airfield” for business and life that is always active.

We work only with trusted developers and conduct a thorough legal audit of each property.

Currently, a three-tier system is in effect in Greece.

• 800,000 € — for popular locations: Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with a population of more than 3,100 people.
• 400,000 € — for all other regions of the country. The property area must be at least 120 m².
• 250,000 € — a preferential threshold that has been maintained only for specific properties: conversion of commercial real estate into residential or complete restoration of historical buildings.

No, this is the main advantage of the Greek program. There are no mandatory residence requirements for maintaining and extending the residence permit (which is issued for 5 years). You just need to maintain ownership rights to the property. You will need to come to the country at least once — to provide your biometric data.

The Greek program is one of the most generous in terms of family circle. One application can include:

• Spouse.
• Children under the age of 21 (under certain conditions, the status can be extended to 24 years).
• Parents on both sides (both yours and your spouse's) without the need to prove their financial dependency. This makes Greece a leader for those who want to bring the whole family (“three generations”).

Yes, but with an important limitation introduced in recent years. Investors are allowed to rent out housing for long-term rental. However, the law prohibits the use of properties purchased under the 'Golden Visa' program for short-term rentals (like Airbnb). Violating this rule may lead to the revocation of residency and a hefty fine.

Yes, but the status of an investor does not in itself shorten the path to a passport. To be eligible for citizenship, you need to:

1. Live in Greece for at least 7 years.
2. Be in the country for more than 183 days a year.
3. Pass an exam on knowledge of the Greek language, history, and culture.

Important: If you simply hold a visa but live in another country, you can endlessly renew your residency permit, but you will not be able to apply for a passport.

There is an important nuance. The "Golden Visa" grants the right to:

• Reside permanently in Greece and move freely across the Schengen Area (for up to 90 days in a six-month period).
• Access public health and education services on par with Greek citizens.
• Own a Greek business and receive dividends. However: this type of residence permit does not grant the right to work for others. You cannot be employed by a local company as a staff employee. If your goal is to work, you will need to obtain a different type of permit.