Concept Guide
Three-Generation Family Migration
Definition
Greek investor-residence rules may allow the principal applicant to include specified family members, potentially including a spouse, eligible children and parents of the spouses. Eligibility depends on the current law, relationship evidence and the authority review of the individual file; it should be verified before relying on a family-scope plan.
Family eligibility
One investment: which family members may apply?
Main applicant
Confirm the investment tier, property and investor-residence conditions first.
Spouse or recognised partner
Verify marriage or recognised-partnership documents.
Unmarried children under 21
Check age and marital status per person; plan ahead when approaching 21.
Main applicant's parents
Verify the complete direct-line relationship chain.
Spouse's parents
Verify the complete direct-line relationship chain.
Every family member needs separate identity documents, health insurance and certified paperwork.
Detailed Definition
Family-member eligibility under the Greek investor-residence framework is determined by the current legislation and the evidence filed for each applicant. A spouse, eligible children and parents of the spouses may fall within the statutory scope, but age, dependency, relationship, insurance and supporting-document requirements must be checked against the current official procedure. OULANG does not treat a theoretical family count or a previous file outcome as a guarantee for another family.
Key Facts
- Maximum Coverage
- 9 persons (principal + spouse + 3 children + 4 grandparents)
- Parent Age Limit
- None
- Parent Independent Investment
- Not required
- Parent Language/Education
- No requirement
- Child Age Limit
- 21 (extendable for those in education)
- Same-Sex Spouse
- Yes — Greece legalized same-sex marriage in 2015
- Parent Core Documents
- Family relationship + health insurance + criminal record
- Parent Residence Requirement
- 0 days/year (same as principal — no minimum stay)
Legal Basis
Legal foundation referenced from official Greek government and EU legal texts.
- 1
Greek Law 5038/2023, Articles 100-101 ↗
Defines the family scope of the Greek Golden Visa.
- 2
EU Council Directive 2003/86/EC ↗
EU family reunification directive — the EU-level legal foundation for three-generation migration.
- 3
Greek Family Law (including 2015 same-sex marriage amendment)
Same-sex spouses may apply as principal applicant's spouse with identical coverage scope.
Historical Timeline
- 2013
Greek Golden Visa initially covered only nuclear family (principal + spouse + minor children).
- 2015
Greece legalized same-sex marriage; same-sex spouses qualify as dependent applicants.
- 2016
Greece expanded family scope to include parents of both spouses.
- 2019
Adult-child eligibility adjusted (under 21 unmarried + in education over 21).
- 2023
Law 5038/2023 further clarifies the three-generation family scope.
- 2026
With other EU competitor programs closed or restricting family scope, Greek three-generation migration becomes EU-exclusive.
How OULANG INTERNATIONAL Connects
For international applicants, OULANG INTERNATIONAL coordinates parent health insurance, family-relationship document notarization and translation, and Greek family-law consultation based on the applicant's nationality and family structure.
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