Greece•EuropeStartup Visa (Business Investment)
At a Glance
Processing Time
120-180 days
Application Fee
150 EUR
Stay Duration
1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit through startup investment in Greece. Minimum EUR 250,000 investment in registered startup. Must create 2+ jobs within first year. Valid for 1 year initially, renewed every 2 years.
The Startup Visa allows entrepreneurs and investors to obtain Greek residency by investing in registered startups. The program requires maintaining job creation commitments and registered startup status.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
250,000 EUR
Investment Required
250,000 EUR
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: RU, BY
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Investment proof
Bank transfer documentation
Business plan
Detailed startup business plan
Job creation plan
Proof of creating 2+ jobs
Financial statements
Personal financial documentation
Criminal record certificate
Legalized from home country
Medical certificate
Health examination
Startup registration
Certificate from Elevate Greece
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Advantages
- Support for startup economy
- Renewable every 2 years
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring family members
- Schengen area access
- Path to citizenship after 7 years
- Job creation support
Considerations
- Requires EUR 250,000+ investment
- Must create 2+ jobs within first year
- Regular compliance documentation needed
- Limited to 33% ownership
- Startup must be registered
- Long processing time (4-6 months)
Application Process
Identify startup
Find or establish startup registered in Greece (Elevate Greece)
Prepare investment plan
Business plan, job creation strategy, financial projections
Execute investment
Transfer EUR 250,000+ to startup
Submit visa application
Apply for startup investor visa
Provide documentation
Investment proof, business plan, passport, criminal record
Processing period
Usually 4-6 months
Receive residence permit
Initial 1-year permit
Application Forms
Startup Visa Application
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