HOW TO GET PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN GREECE: WHAT YOU NEED TO MOVE, METHODS OF EMIGRATION FROM RUSSIA, CONDITIONS AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

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A rich culture, a thousand-year history, a warm climate, a variety of landscapes - all this is combined in one country. Greece is one of the most popular destinations not only among tourists, but also among those who want to change their place of residence.

Sunny Greece

European country located on the Balkan Peninsula and numerous islands. From the south, east and west it is washed by the seas. The rich cultural heritage of Ancient Greece, Orthodox monasteries, Mount Athos attract tourists and pilgrims from all over the world.

The climate of Greece can be called moderately warm. In the summer months, temperatures can reach values above 30 degrees, in winter - comfortable 20 degrees Celsius.

Athens is popular with tourists for its cultural heritage. The islands of Mykonos, Santorini, Crete and others are regions of beach recreation with a high level of service and service. The overwhelming majority of the population is Orthodox, and the attitude towards other religions is respectful. The most profitable sectors of the economy are tourism, agriculture, and industry.

Cheese, vegetables, herbs, wine, olives and olive oil are distinctive products of Greek cuisine. The cuisine is varied, "light", vitamin. When visiting Greece, you should definitely try seafood, wines, local cheeses. Restaurants and cafes offer large portions and low prices by European standards.

Emigration from Russia

The first step when emigrating to any country is looking for an official job or an educational institution that accepts foreigners for training. Knowledge of English and any other European language when moving is encouraged. It is imperative that you have an amount of money that will ensure financial security during the first months of your stay in a foreign country.

To obtain a visa, you must submit documents to the Consulate General of Greece in Russia:

International passport;
A photocopy of the Russian passport;
A completed application form;
Certificate from the place of work;
Proof of the required income (from 2000 euros per month);
2 photos 35 x 45 mm;
Fee payment papers;
Conclusion of the Russian medical commission;
Medical insurance policy valid in Greece;
Results of the fingerprinting procedure.

After obtaining a visa, you can move to Greece and apply for a residence permit.

Immigration to Greece

Immigration through employment

One of the easiest ways to leave Russia for the Hellenic Republic is through formal employment.

For residents of Ukraine, Russia, Belarus, vacancies are provided:

Programmers;
Engineers;
Animators;
Waiters;
Guides;
Maids;
Harvest pickers;
Nannies;
Movers;
Builders, etc.

Immigration through business and investment

Wealthy Russians with an amount from 20,000 euros, can open an enterprise in the territory of the Hellenic Republic. If the commission from the consulate recognizes the business as relevant and safe for the country, then a permit for doing business is issued and a residence permit is issued.

The minimum amount to invest in the Greek economy is € 300,000... In this case, a residence permit is issued for 2 years with the possibility of extension. The documents are submitted to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Economy of Greece.

Immigration through the acquisition of real estate

Buying an apartment, house or cottage in the country for the amount of from 250,000 eurosyou can count on not only a residence permit, but also an accelerated acquisition of Greek citizenship. This program also includes all relatives of the person who purchased the property.

Immigration through education

For young people, the easiest way to obtain a residence permit, and then permanent residence status, is to study at a Greek educational institution. One of the significant advantages is the average cost of training. Foreigners have access to special (vocational schools) and higher education. Graduates receive a document permitting work in the mastered specialty. The visa is valid for the entire period of study.

For admission you need:

A document on the average score of the certificate (issued in Russia);
Certificate of proficiency in English or Greek (at B2 level);
Passport (copy);
Application form (issued by the educational institution);
A document confirming the citizenship of the applicant and his parents.

Foreigners who do not speak Greek are required to take paid language courses (duration - from 3 to 9 months). The law states that all foreign applicants enter Greek institutions on a general basis.

Immigration through kinship and marriage

By creating an official family with a Greek citizen, you can apply for a residence permit by submitting a marriage certificate to the migration authorities. After three years of official relations, you can apply for citizenship.

It is also possible to migrate to the country according to the program "Family reunification"... Its essence lies in the fact that if relatives (children, spouse, parents) with Greek citizenship live on the territory of the state, then you can apply for a residence permit and move to relatives.

Residence permit. How to get a

If all the documents for obtaining a residence permit are issued (see the list above), then you must contact the Greek Embassy in Russia with them. There you will need to fill out a questionnaire and pass an interview. The request is considered within one to two months.

After that, a national visa (category D) is issued to enter the country for a long time. The average time for consideration of securities is 3-5 days.Only an applicant can receive a visa by being personally present at the Consulate. This is a prerequisite, as the fingerprints are taken.

Life after immigration

The desire to want to emigrate to this country is not enough. It should be understood that the biggest difficulty for those moving is finding an official job. In connection with the economic situation of recent years, in addition to residents of Eastern Europe, many vacancies are claimed by the unemployed of neighboring states: Bulgarians, Albanians, Serbs.

If the issue of employment and the search for housing is resolved, then a comfortable life begins in a European state. Statistics show that the majority of migrants remain to live on the territory of the Republic.

Feedback from migrants:

Maksim: “We moved to Greece 2 years ago. We prepared for a long time, doubted whether to leave or not, but still decided. Now we regret that we did not do this earlier. There are such excellent conditions for rest, development, business. Even though I am Russian, the attitude towards me is good. "

Diana: “I have been living in this country for 16 years. I worked in a hotel, as a waitress, as a cleaner. Men from Russia work at a construction site, cleaning up garbage. On the islands, people are mainly engaged in tourism. This is hard work for 12-14 hours. The locals do not live very richly, but the attitude towards visitors is good, on an equal footing. It’s hard, but I don’t want to go home. The sea and the food here are such that no amount of money can lure me back. "

Conclusion

As the experience of those who moved to Greece for permanent residence shows, there are much more advantages in this country than disadvantages. This is a high level of security, Orthodox culture close to the Russian, loyalty to foreigners, a warm climate, and a European standard of living.

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