{"id":8943,"date":"2024-07-05T22:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-07-05T20:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/invest-in-greece\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T10:43:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T08:43:14","slug":"invest-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/invest-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Invest in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"8943\" class=\"elementor elementor-8943 elementor-142\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb79f72 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eb79f72\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf591e elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"acf591e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"custom-elementor-article\"\r\n     data-article-id=\"invest-in-greece-en-001\"\r\n     data-lang=\"en\"\r\n     data-master-id=\"pillar-invest-greece\"\r\n     data-version=\"1.0.0\">\r\n\r\n    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n    {\r\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n      \"@graph\": [\r\n        {\r\n          \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n          \"inLanguage\": \"en\",\r\n          \"mainEntity\": [\r\n            {\r\n              \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n              \"name\": \"Can I invest in Greek property without travelling to Greece?\",\r\n              \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. 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}\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"#ig-main\" class=\"skip-link\">Skip to content<\/a>\r\n\r\n    <!-- ================= HERO ================= -->\r\n    <header class=\"ig-hero\">\r\n        <div class=\"ig-hero-panel\">\r\n            <span class=\"ig-hero-eyebrow\">Christina G. Pachou \u00b7 Notary Public<\/span>\r\n            <h1 class=\"ig-hero-title\">Invest in Greece with Confidence<\/h1>\r\n            <p class=\"ig-hero-intro\">Property, Golden Visa, and remote signing \u2014 handled by a Greek notary who guides international investors and Greeks living abroad through every legal step, in your language.<\/p>\r\n            <a href=\"#ig-real-estate\" class=\"ig-hero-cta\">\r\n                Explore the guides\r\n                <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 16l-6-6 1.41-1.41L12 13.17l4.59-4.58L18 10z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"ig-hero-img\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"A hand holding a small Greek flag over a map of Greece\"><\/div>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n\r\n    <main class=\"ig-wrap\" id=\"ig-main\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- INTRO -->\r\n        <section class=\"ig-section\" id=\"ig-intro\">\r\n            <span class=\"ig-eyebrow\">Why Greece<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ig-h2\">A gateway to Europe, secured properly<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"ig-p\">Greece offers international investors a rare combination: a residency-by-investment route into the Schengen Area, a recovering property market with real upside, and a legal system where a notary \u2014 an independent public officer \u2014 guarantees the security of every transaction.<\/p>\r\n            <p class=\"ig-p\">Our office works with buyers, sellers, and Golden Visa applicants from abroad. Below are the three areas where investors most often need a Greek notary, each with its own detailed guide.<\/p>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n        <!-- ================= SECTION 1: REAL ESTATE ================= -->\r\n        <section class=\"ig-section\" id=\"ig-real-estate\">\r\n            <span class=\"ig-eyebrow\">01 \u2014 Real Estate<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ig-h2\">Buying and selling property<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"ig-p\">Whether you are acquiring an apartment in Athens, a holiday home on an island, or selling a commercial space, the notary certifies the contract, verifies the title, confirms payment, and registers the deed with the Land Registry (\u039a\u03c4\u03b7\u03bc\u03b1\u03c4\u03bf\u03bb\u03cc\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf). This is the step that makes the transfer legally valid.<\/p>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"ig-pillars\">\r\n                <div class=\"ig-pillar\">\r\n                    <svg class=\"ig-pillar-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#C9A962\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3 10l9-7 9 7v10a1 1 0 0 1-1 1h-5v-7H9v7H4a1 1 0 0 1-1-1z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                    <h3>Buying property<\/h3>\r\n                    <p>A complete walkthrough for foreign residents \u2014 from due diligence to the final signature.<\/p>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/buying-property-greece-guide\/\">Read the guide \u2192<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ig-pillar\">\r\n                    <svg class=\"ig-pillar-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#7B3F3F\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M4 4h16v4H4z\"\/><path d=\"M4 12h10v8H4z\"\/><path d=\"M17 12h3v8h-3z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                    <h3>Building ID (EBI)<\/h3>\r\n                    <p>Selling a property now requires an Electronic Building Identity. Here is what it is and why it matters.<\/p>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/electronic-building-id-greece\/\">Read the guide \u2192<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"ig-pillar\">\r\n                    <svg class=\"ig-pillar-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#4A4038\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 2v20M5 8l7-5 7 5M5 8v9a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h10a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8\"\/><\/svg>\r\n                    <h3>Paying correctly<\/h3>\r\n                    <p>How to transfer funds from abroad so the payment is accepted and fully compliant.<\/p>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/golden-visa-payment-methods\/\">Read the guide \u2192<\/a>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n        <!-- ================= SECTION 2: GOLDEN VISA ================= -->\r\n        <section class=\"ig-section\" id=\"ig-golden-visa\">\r\n            <span class=\"ig-eyebrow\">02 \u2014 Golden Visa<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ig-h2\">Residency by investment<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"ig-p\">Greece's Golden Visa grants a renewable five-year residence permit \u2014 and visa-free Schengen travel \u2014 in exchange for a qualifying property investment. 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transform-box: fill-box; animation: igGrow 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both; }\r\n                            .ig-bar:nth-of-type(1){animation-delay:.1s}.ig-bar:nth-of-type(2){animation-delay:.3s}.ig-bar:nth-of-type(3){animation-delay:.5s}\r\n                            @keyframes igGrow { from{transform:scaleY(0)} to{transform:scaleY(1)} }\r\n                            .ig-lab{font-family:system-ui,sans-serif}.ig-desc{font-size:11px;fill:#666}\r\n                        <\/style>\r\n                    <\/defs>\r\n                    <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"210\" x2=\"460\" y2=\"210\" stroke=\"#e0e0e0\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/>\r\n                    <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"160\" x2=\"460\" y2=\"160\" stroke=\"#f0f0f0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"4 4\"\/>\r\n                    <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"110\" x2=\"460\" y2=\"110\" stroke=\"#f0f0f0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"4 4\"\/>\r\n                    <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"60\"  x2=\"460\" y2=\"60\"  stroke=\"#f0f0f0\" stroke-width=\"1\" stroke-dasharray=\"4 4\"\/>\r\n                    <text x=\"35\" y=\"214\" text-anchor=\"end\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">\u20ac0<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"35\" y=\"164\" text-anchor=\"end\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">250k<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"35\" y=\"114\" text-anchor=\"end\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">500k<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"35\" y=\"64\"  text-anchor=\"end\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">750k<\/text>\r\n\r\n                    <rect class=\"ig-bar\" x=\"72\" y=\"163\" width=\"88\" height=\"47\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"url(#igGold)\"\/>\r\n                    <rect x=\"72\" y=\"138\" width=\"88\" height=\"20\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#C9A962\"\/>\r\n                    <text x=\"116\" y=\"152\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"11\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"white\">\u2726 \u20ac250,000<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"116\" y=\"228\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#333\" font-weight=\"700\">Change<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"116\" y=\"242\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">of use<\/text>\r\n\r\n                    <rect class=\"ig-bar\" x=\"196\" y=\"135\" width=\"88\" height=\"75\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"url(#igMid)\"\/>\r\n                    <text x=\"240\" y=\"125\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#7B3F3F\" font-weight=\"800\">400k<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"240\" y=\"228\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#333\" font-weight=\"700\">\u20ac400,000<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"240\" y=\"242\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">Other areas<\/text>\r\n\r\n                    <rect class=\"ig-bar\" x=\"320\" y=\"60\" width=\"88\" height=\"150\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"url(#igGrey)\"\/>\r\n                    <text x=\"364\" y=\"50\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#888\" font-weight=\"800\">800k<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"364\" y=\"228\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#333\" font-weight=\"700\">\u20ac800,000<\/text>\r\n                    <text x=\"364\" y=\"242\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab ig-desc\">High-demand<\/text>\r\n\r\n                    <line x1=\"160\" y1=\"170\" x2=\"196\" y2=\"170\" stroke=\"#C9A962\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke-dasharray=\"3 3\" marker-end=\"url(#igArrow)\"\/>\r\n                    <text x=\"178\" y=\"165\" text-anchor=\"middle\" class=\"ig-lab\" font-size=\"9.5\" fill=\"#b08d45\" font-weight=\"700\">\u221237%<\/text>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n                <p class=\"ig-figure-note\">Minimum Golden Visa investment by category, under Law 5100\/2024 &amp; Circular 1\/2026.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"ig-box\">\r\n                <strong>The most accessible route:<\/strong> a commercial property converted to residential use qualifies at \u20ac250,000 nationwide \u2014 well below the \u20ac400,000\u2013\u20ac800,000 thresholds for standard purchases. Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/golden-visa-greece-change-of-use-of-property\/\">change-of-use guide<\/a>.\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/section>\r\n\r\n        <!-- ================= SECTION 3: POWERS OF ATTORNEY ================= -->\r\n        <section class=\"ig-section\" id=\"ig-poa\">\r\n            <span class=\"ig-eyebrow\">03 \u2014 Powers of Attorney<\/span>\r\n            <h2 class=\"ig-h2\">Signing from abroad<\/h2>\r\n            <p class=\"ig-p\">Most international investors never need to fly in for the signature. A Power of Attorney (\u03c0\u03bb\u03b7\u03c1\u03b5\u03be\u03bf\u03cd\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf) authorises a trusted representative \u2014 often our office \u2014 to sign on your behalf. There are three valid ways to prepare it, each ending in a document ready to use in Greece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n            <!-- POA ROUTES FLOWCHART -->\r\n            <div class=\"ig-figure\">\r\n                <p class=\"ig-figure-title\">Three ways to sign a Power of Attorney from abroad<\/p>\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 820 230\" role=\"img\"\r\n                     aria-label=\"Three routes to a valid Power of Attorney: Greek Consulate, foreign notary with Apostille, or a notary in Greece \u2014 all leading to a document ready for use in Greece\"\r\n                     style=\"width:100%; max-width:820px; display:block; margin:0 auto; overflow:visible;\">\r\n                    <defs>\r\n                        <linearGradient id=\"psGold\" x1=\"0%\" y1=\"0%\" x2=\"100%\" y2=\"0%\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-color:#C9A962\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-color:#a8893f\"\/><\/linearGradient>\r\n                        <marker 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<text x=\"319\" y=\"94\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"system-ui,sans-serif\" font-size=\"9.5\" fill=\"#888\">Signed abroad \u00b7 no Apostille needed<\/text>\r\n                    <\/g>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Route 2: Foreign notary + Apostille -->\r\n                    <g class=\"ps-node ps-n3\">\r\n                        <rect x=\"200\" y=\"84\" width=\"218\" height=\"62\" rx=\"9\" fill=\"#fff\" stroke=\"#7B3F3F\" stroke-width=\"2\" filter=\"url(#psShadow)\"\/>\r\n                        <text x=\"319\" y=\"110\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"system-ui,sans-serif\" font-size=\"12\" font-weight=\"700\" fill=\"#7B3F3F\">Foreign notary + Apostille<\/text>\r\n                        <text x=\"319\" y=\"128\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"system-ui,sans-serif\" font-size=\"9.5\" fill=\"#888\">+ official translation into Greek<\/text>\r\n                    <\/g>\r\n\r\n                    <!-- Route 3: Notary in Greece -->\r\n                    <g 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font-size=\"10.5\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.9)\">valid for use in Greece<\/text>\r\n                        <text x=\"680\" y=\"159\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"system-ui,sans-serif\" font-size=\"10\" fill=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.82)\">\u2014 we sign on your behalf<\/text>\r\n                    <\/g>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n                <p class=\"ig-figure-note\">A PoA signed at a foreign notary needs an Apostille and an official Greek translation; one signed at a Greek Consulate does not.<\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n\r\n            <div class=\"ig-pillars\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);\">\r\n                <div class=\"ig-pillar\">\r\n                    <h3>Power of Attorney abroad<\/h3>\r\n                    <p>The complete guide to drafting and signing a PoA as a foreign resident \u2014 and avoiding the \"General PoA\" trap.<\/p>\r\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/pachounotary.gr\/en\/power-of-attorney-for-residents-abroad\/\">Read 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