For non-EU citizens who face specific barriers with the immigration restrictions of their access to EU countries, there is a very good solution that provides work and residence permits for the executives of a branch of a foreign company located in Greece
Greece is a very famous destination, not only as a magnificent location for vacations but also for eminent investment and business opportunities, available and approachable both for European investors and entrepreneurs but also for investors and entrepreneurs who are third-country nationals.
Nowadays, constantly increasing numbers of other EU citizens, non-EU nationals, retirees, digital nomads, investors, entrepreneurs, and company groups choose to move permanently to Greece due to the many advantages and amenities that Greece provides.
Especially for non-EU citizens, who face specific problems and barriers with the immigration restrictions of their access to the European Union countries, there is a perfect solution that provides work and residence permits for the executives, administrators (directors), or board members of a branch of a foreign limited liability company located in Greece or of a Greek subsidiary company.
Below, we provide you with some brief information about that solution:
Executives, administrators, and board members employed at Greek branches of foreign companies have a relatively easy way of obtaining a permanent residence permit.
The aforementioned persons may be accompanied by their family members, to whom a permit for family reunification may be granted.
This type of residence permit is issued for two years or for a period equal to the expected duration of the applicant’s stay in Greece and is renewed every three years.
The solution provides both work and residence permits to both EU citizens and third-country nationals.
Greece stands at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa and offers excellent opportunities for internal-continental connection. Greece is highly developed in shipping and logistics infrastructure and provides a platform through which business people are able to venture and get access to nearby markets around the Balkans, the Black Sea, and the rest of Eastern Europe.
Through the Greek residence permit, foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and international groups of companies can enter the prosperous European market and the opportunities that lie within and also open a new market in the most efficient way.
Greece is a member of the Schengen Area, an area comprising 26 European states that have officially abolished passports and other types of border control.
The travel privileges that you get if you are a holder of the residence permit include:
Through the residency program, the executives, administrators, or board members of the Greek branch or the Greek subsidiary will be able to have access to the Schengen area with their residence permits and travel without problems.
In Greece, a new, advanced and emerging economy is in the making. In parallel, investment opportunities are abundant and attractive in a wide variety of sectors. Greece’s massive reform efforts are opening new investment frontiers that reward both first movers and established players, giving investment (tax and subsidies) and immigration incentives.
The next decade is set to see sustained growth in tourism, ICT, energy, pharmaceutical and environmental sciences, food, real estate, beverage and agriculture, logistics, and life sciences.
The potential entrepreneur is able to recruit and hire highly educated, trained, and qualified personnel, and English is the second language that a majority of the Greeks speak.
Greece is one of the sunniest countries in Europe and provides a modern and high-quality lifestyle. In Greece, the cost of living is lower compared to the rest of Europe, and every resident can enjoy a sunny life, combined with unparalleled beauty and diversity in landscape and nutrition, and also plenty of options for recreation.
Greeks are friendly and hospitable, and both EU and non-EU nationals living in Greece can enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, including outdoor activities, modern culture, and social activities.
In the post-Brexit era, through the residency program, many British citizens and other third-country nationals have successfully gained access to the European Union and its markets, along with Greece’s beautiful way of living and the vast business and investment opportunities that lie within it.
For more information on the Greece Residence Permit for executives, administrators, or board members and all types of work permits and visas, contact us to speak to an expert from our immigration team directly.
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