Second Citizenship
and Greek Residence Permit
in 9 months

Second
citizenship
and Greece RP
in 9 months

A legal way for Russians and Belarusians to lift banking restrictions and regain their freedom of life in Europe

A legal way for Russians and Belarusians to lift banking restrictions and regain their freedom of life in Europe

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Just two steps

Just two steps

In 5 months

🇻🇺 Vanuatu Citizenship

In 4 months

🇬🇷 Greece Golden Visa

A Vanuatu passport removes the restrictions of a Russian/Belarusian passport, while a Greek residence permit secures your legal status in Europe.

🏦 Guarantee-approved banking

Open accounts in any banks

and freely manage your capital

🏠 Real estate without borders

🏠 Real estate without borders

Buy real estate anywhere in the EU and complete transactions without extra approvals

💰Unlimited investments

Access international brokers and funds around the world openly

⌛ No long waits

⌛ No long waits

In just 9 months, you will have two new statuses: Vanuatu citizenship and Greece permanent residency

Stages of obtaining documents

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1 month

Document collection
Document collection

We review the documents and conduct an internal audit—this eliminates the risk of rejection after the application is submitted

We review the documents and conduct an internal audit—this eliminates the risk of rejection after the application is submitted

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5 months

Obtaining a Vanuatu passport
Obtaining a Vanuatu passport

We submit the application to the government of Vanuatu, pass the background check, and obtain your passport—all without your physical presence.

We submit the application to the government of Vanuatu, pass the background check, and obtain your passport—all without your physical presence.

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3 months

Obtaining a Greek residence permit
Obtaining a Greek residence permit

With the new passport, we apply for the Greece Golden Visa, register the real estate, and obtain the EU resident card

With the new passport, we apply for the Greece Golden Visa, register the real estate, and obtain the EU resident card

There is only one reason for the restrictions: a RF or RB passport

The reason for the restrictions is only one:
a passport of the RF or RB

🪖 Responsibility

Mobilization, travel restrictions, new sanctions - any decision by the authorities affects you directly

🚫 Sanctions

European banks are increasingly refusing service and closing accounts

Banks in Cyprus are increasingly refusing service based solely on one fact - Russian citizenship.

📉 Limitations

European funds and brokers are blocking access regardless of the amount or origin of the capital

📄 Reporting

For every transaction in Europe, you have to report separately—by submitting declarations.

Find out how to solve this

One solution for most limitations

One solution for most limitations

One solution for most limitations

These are not two separate documents, but a single well-thought-out route: a Vanuatu passport removes banking restrictions and opens access to Greece's Golden Visa — the simplest and most cost-effective investment program in Europe, which grants complete freedom of movement and residence in Europe but is directly closed to Russian and Belarusian passport holders.

These are not two separate products, but a single well-thought-out route: the Vanuatu passport lifts banking restrictions and opens access to the Greece Golden Visa—a program directly closed to Russian and Belarusian passport holders.

REPUBLIC OF VANUATU

PASSPORT

Step 1

Vanuatu passport

An independent second passport

HELLENIC REPUBLIC

EU

RESIDENCE PERMIT

Step 2

Greece

European Union residency

Vanuatu passport

from €120,000

Greece

from €250,000

Legal services

from €10,000

Total

from €380,000

✅ Calculate the exact cost

✅ Calculate the exact cost

What you get
In just 9 months

What you get
In just 9 months

✈️ Freedom of movement

Which does not depend on someone else's decision and external factors

🪪 Bank Loyalty

A passport that banks and funds view as neutral

🏦 Privacy

Reporting is no longer required for cash flows and business in the European Union

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Family protection

A single status for the whole family - spouses, children, and parents are protected by the same Plan B

💸 Tax residency

Maintaining your comfortable tax status in Cyprus

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Ways to Europe is an immigration company specializing in investment programs for obtaining residency permits and citizenship in the EU, Caribbean, and Oceania. We select personalized solutions for obtaining residency and citizenship through investment, accompanying clients at every stage — from program selection to receiving their passport.

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We will create a personalized roadmap in 20 minutes

We will discuss your task and show an exact calculation of the cost, timeline, and sequence of steps for your family.

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Answers

Answers to the most frequently asked questions

What is the main difference?

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.

What are the minimum investment amounts?

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.

Can I obtain status without being physically present?

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.

Which family members can obtain status?

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.

Is it necessary to live in the country?

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.

How does Ways to Europe guarantee security?

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

What is the minimum investment for 2026?

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.

Is there a physical presence requirement?

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.

Can I include adult children and parents?

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”).

Can I rent out my property?

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.

Does this lead to EU citizenship?

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.

What are the benefits of this residence permit?

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.

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