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Greek Permanent Residence 30-Year Identity Lifecycle MapFrom Contract Signing to EU LTR to Generational Transfer · 8 Key Milestones

Greek permanent residence is not a one-time product — it's a 30-year identity operation. OULANG INTERNATIONAL visualizes your 30-year key decisions, trigger conditions, and required services in one place. This is the differentiated page no other major migration agency offers — letting you “see your future” and avoid shortsighted decisions.

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    0. Contract·T+0

    Intent Signing · Process Initiation

    Sign formal engagement contract with OULANG INTERNATIONAL, clarifying investment tier, family scope, target timeline, and initiating the entire 30-year identity strategy.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·Budget and goal assessment complete
    • ·OULANG 7-point verification passed (license/legal/association)
    • ·Family member documents complete

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Remote or in-person engagement signing with our Athens team
    • ✓Attorney pre-due-diligence on target property
    • ✓Compliant cross-border funds-transfer planning

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Tier selection: €250k / €400k / €800k
    • ?Family scope: nuclear / three-generation
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    1. Property & Closing·Transaction stage

    Remote Video Viewing / Athens On-site Tour + Attorney Closing

    Lock target property, Greek-based attorneys complete title / mortgage / commercial-to-residential compliance full due diligence, AFM tax registration + bank account opening + notary closing.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·Video viewing footage provided within 15 days of contract
    • ·Due diligence report issued within 7 days
    • ·Capital arrives at Greek law firm notary escrow

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Transport-provider, vehicle, driver and insurance verification for on-site tour clients
    • ✓Local attorney full title / mortgage search
    • ✓Greek bank account opening (POA remote support)
    • ✓Greek Ministry of Finance AADE AFM registration

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Whether to pursue commercial-to-residential (€250k)
    • ?Whether to use POA for remote closing
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    2. Residence Application·Authority-review stage

    Residence Permit Application · Biometrics · Authority Review

    Submit the residence application and complete biometrics as required. Appointments, processing time and the outcome depend on the file, current rules and the competent authority; no approval date is guaranteed.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·Closing complete + ENFIA tax cleared
    • ·Family AFM tax numbers active
    • ·Health insurance full coverage (≥€30,000 per person)
    • ·Greek criminal record clearance passed

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Full application document representation (notarization + translation + Apostille)
    • ✓Biometric collection appointment system operation
    • ✓Accompanied visits to the Athens Migration Office
    • ✓Senior / children priority channel coordination

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Whether to enroll in OULANG senior insurance package
    • ?Biometric collection scheduling
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    3. Permanent Residence Life·Permit-validity stage

    PR Card Holding Period · Schengen Movement · Property Management

    Permit holders must continue to meet the applicable investment and renewal rules. Short stays in the Schengen area remain subject to current border rules; presence may still be required for biometrics or other official procedures. Property-management scope and fees depend on the signed mandate.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·Within PR card validity period
    • ·Property held (not sold — would affect renewal)
    • ·Long-term rental compliance (post-2026 STR ban)

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Long-term rental management: tenant screening / leasing / collection / repair coordination
    • ✓Annual ENFIA property tax filing
    • ✓Rental income tax filing (individual 9-45% or corporate 22%)
    • ✓Renewal reminder 6 months in advance

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Long-term rental vs owner-occupation vs vacation home
    • ?Whether to apply for Non-Dom tax residency (€800k tier high-net-worth)
    • ?Whether children enroll in Athens international schools
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    4. 5-Year Renewal·T+5 years

    PR 5-Year Expiry · Renewal to Maintain Status

    Renew permanent residence 2-3 months before first 5-year expiry, verifying property holding + long-term rental compliance (mandatory post-2026). Renewable indefinitely.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·Property still held
    • ·Long-term lease registered in AADE system
    • ·Health insurance continued
    • ·No major legal violations

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Full renewal documentation preparation
    • ✓Long-term rental compliance review (preventing STR violations)
    • ✓New PR card collection after renewal
    • ✓EU LTR pathway assessment initiated

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Continue maintaining PR vs upgrade to EU LTR
    • ?Whether to initiate Non-Dom application
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    5. EU LTR Upgrade·T+5-8 years (optional)

    EU Long-Term Resident · 25-Country Universal Identity

    Meeting 5 years PR + 3 years tax residency + A1 Greek + income proof, apply for EU Long-Term Resident (EU LTR), gaining EU 25+ country residence / work / study rights.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·5 years lawful continuous residence
    • ·3 years Greek tax resident (≥183 days/yr)
    • ·Annual income proof ≥€8,840
    • ·A1 Greek + civic knowledge exam passed

    OULANG Services

    • ✓A1 Greek language course referral
    • ✓Civic knowledge exam preparation
    • ✓EU LTR application representation
    • ✓Non-Dom planning (€100k flat tax exempting foreign income)

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Whether to become Greek tax resident (affects domestic taxation)
    • ?Whether to pursue Non-Dom (€100k/yr flat tax)
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    6. Naturalization Option·T+7 years (optional)

    Greek Citizenship · EU Passport (Subject to Home-Country Nationality Rules)

    Meeting 7 years lawful residence + B1 Greek + cultural exam, apply for Greek naturalization. Some countries do not recognize dual citizenship — check how your home country treats a second nationality before deciding.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·7 years lawful continuous residence
    • ·B1 Greek proficiency
    • ·Greek history / culture / law exam passed
    • ·Stable income and clean record

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Naturalization feasibility assessment (including home-country nationality rules)
    • ✓B1 Greek language course referral
    • ✓Naturalization exam preparation
    • ✓Naturalization documentation submission

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Whether an EU passport is worth a possible loss of current nationality
    • ?Alternative: maintain PR + EU LTR combination
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    7. Generational Transfer·T+10-30 years

    PR Identity / Property Transfer to Next Generation

    PR identity is not directly transferable (children already dependent applicants), but property can be transferred via will / gift / etc. Non-Dom clients enjoy Greek inheritance tax exemption on foreign assets.

    Trigger Conditions

    • ·Property clear title held
    • ·Will / trust planned
    • ·Heirs have Greek AFM tax number

    OULANG Services

    • ✓Greek will drafting and notarization
    • ✓Inheritance tax consultation (Greek local assets vs foreign assets)
    • ✓Property title transfer (notary closing)
    • ✓Non-Dom foreign asset transfer planning

    Key Decision Points

    • ?Will vs lifetime gift vs trust
    • ?Greek local assets vs foreign assets transfer strategy

Why 30-Year Identity Planning Matters

Shortsighted Risk

Clients often focus on the first filing and overlook renewal, permitted property use, family-age changes and the separate requirements for long-term residence or naturalisation. This lifecycle view keeps those later decision points visible without promising a fixed approval date.

OULANG's Commitment

OULANG INTERNATIONAL is not a “selling products” intermediary — we are your 30-year identity advisor. We proactively contact you 3-6 months before each milestone to begin preparation. This is why our client retention rate exceeds 98%.

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