Greece opens its doors! Two new types of visas have been launched for Chinese college graduates!

The Greek government has recently introduced two new types of visas.

Greece's Minister of Immigration and Asylum Kyrides submitted a bill to the cabinet last week to introduce two new types of work visas for non-EU citizens to attract more talent and prepare the country for upgrading to an academic, research and investment hub.

According to a number of mainstream media reports in Greece, the two new visas that will be launched soon are the Talent Visa and the Tech Visa. The new visa will allow graduates from countries outside the EU with world-class university degrees, as well as skilled workers and business executives, to work in Greece through legal and controlled immigration methods, which is also a strategic priority for the Greek Ministry of Immigration.

According to Greek Minister of Immigration and Asylum Karidis, the two new visa programs, "TalentVisa" and "TechVisa", are part of the Greek government's efforts to accelerate the process of allowing immigrants to enter the labor market, aiming to enhance Greece's position in the international academic, research and investment fields. Legal immigration is one of the Greek government's strategic priorities, and these new visa programs will bring more expertise and innovative thinking to Greece, Karidis said.

TechVisa Program:

Among them, the "TechVisa" program is a fast-track program for founders and employees of companies with a high-level technical or business background to work in Greece. This visa is valid for one year and allows the talent to work, change employers, or become self-employed for the duration of the visa without further permission. In addition, the visa can be extended to immediate family members, and after the expiration of the visa, the applicant can apply for an extension or permanent settlement in Greece.

"TalentVisa" program:

The "TalentVisa" is a new type of annual entry permit for graduates from well-known universities abroad, and is suitable for talented university graduates from all over the world. The program aims to increase the talent pool of Greek employers, start-ups, and research institutions.

This visa allows students who have graduated from top universities across the globe to enter Greece for one year. According to the Department of Immigration, prospective applicants do not need to be offered a job to look for a job with a "TalentVisa". It is open to university graduates from all non-EU countries.

Applicants to the "TalentVisa" must demonstrate that they have earned a degree from a top university such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Princeton, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College, Peking University, Tsinghua University, etc., within the past five years.

Let's take a look back at the new Greek immigration bill

On April 8, the following day:

1. Regional units in the Attica region, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini, as well as on islands with a population of more than 3,100 people, to 800,000 euros and limited to 1 house of more than 120 square meters;
2. The price of real estate in other areas has increased by 400,000 euros, and the purchase of one house of more than 120 square meters is limited;
3. The investment remains at 250,000 euros for buildings that currently have a different use and are converted into residential buildings (the conversion of use must be completed before submitting the application for a residence permit) or for investments in heritage buildings to be restored.
4. Further restrictions are placed on the use of the property, and all properties used to apply for Golden Residency cannot be used for short-term Airbnb rentals, even if they are rented out by a third party under a sublease agreement. In case of violation of the above, the residence permit will be revoked and an independent administrative fine of 50,000 euros will be imposed on the owner of the property.
5. The property cannot be used for commercial purposes or business branches, etc.

The price increase for house buyers and immigrants is coming forward to August 31, and the new policy in Greece has officially kicked off:

• Complete the POA and 10% of the payment by August 31, 2024
• Complete the transfer of ownership of the property by December 31, 2024

In other words, at present, Greece only has the last 4 months of the 250,000 euro cost-effective window period, and all applicants should move and cherish!

Greece Property Immigration Application Requirements

1. Buying a property in Greece for €250,000 or more (for now!)
2. Buy medical insurance in Greece
3. The main applicant is at least 14 years old.
4. Accompanying persons: Accompanying persons who can be applied for for the first time: the spouse of the main applicant, children under the age of 21 and both parents
5. Spousal requirements: The legal spouse of the main applicant who owns the property needs to provide a marriage certificate, Greece does not recognize de facto marriages
6. Child requirements: Children under the age of 21 can be bred. Based on the time of submission of the application, according to the date of birth on the passport, there is no need to be enrolled in the school, and there is no requirement to be unmarried. A biological child whose custody is in the name of the principal applicant or spouse or a non-biological child who has completed the adoption procedures.
7. If the child is over 18 years old, it is recommended to be the main applicant directly
8. Applicant's parent requirements: no financial dependence is required, there is no age limit, as long as it is the parent of the original family, it can be brought