The process of Greek immigrants buying houses

The process of Greek immigrants buying a house: choose the area to buy a house, find a suitable house, pay a down payment, sign a contract, apply for a residence permit, and apply for permanent residency.

1. Select the purchase area.

First of all, you need to choose the buying area in Greece. Greece's real estate market is mainly concentrated in Athens and Thessaloniki. These two cities have many historic properties, and the house prices are cheaper than other regions.

Step 2 find a suitable house

After a preliminary understanding, you need to find a suitable house in the local real estate agent or housing rental platform. Be sure to check whether the real estate license and related documents are legal and valid before buying a house.

3. Pay the deposit and sign the contract

If you find a suitable house, you need to pay a deposit and sign a contract. Before signing a contract, you must read the terms of the contract carefully to ensure that your rights and interests are protected.

Step 4 apply for a residence permit

After buying a house, you need to apply for a residence permit at the local immigration office. You need to provide proof of purchase, insurance certificate, bank certificate and other related documents. After successful application, you can legally stay in Greece.

5. Apply for permanent residency

If you have lived in Greece for 7 years and passed the language test, then you are eligible to apply for permanent residency in Greece. Permanent residency allows you to enjoy public health care, education and other benefits in Greece, and you can freely enter and leave Greece.