Customer Journey · 30-Year Lifecycle

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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1
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
- ✓China entity Fujian-Oulang in-person contract signing
- ✓Attorney pre-due-diligence on target property
- ✓Compliant capital outflow path design
Key Decision Points
- ?Tier selection: €250k / €400k / €800k
- ?Family scope: nuclear / three-generation
2
1. Property & Closing·T+15-60 days
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
- ✓GNTO-licensed transport 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
3
2. Residence Application·T+60-120 days
Residence Permit Application · Biometric Collection · PR Approval
Submit Greek Migration Ministry residence application, book biometric collection, family travel to Athens for fingerprint + facial recognition collection, 3-4 months to receive 5-year permanent residence card.
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
- ✓Chinese-speaking accompaniment to Athens Migration Office
- ✓Senior / children priority channel coordination
Key Decision Points
- ?Whether to enroll in OULANG senior insurance package
- ?Biometric collection scheduling
4
3. Permanent Residence Life·T+0.4-5 years
PR Card Holding Period · Schengen Movement · Property Management
Holders enjoy zero residency requirement + free movement across Schengen 29 countries. If long-term rental selected, OULANG 2026-compliant property management (5-8% fee).
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
5
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
6
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)
7
6. Naturalization Option·T+7 years (optional)
Greek Citizenship · EU Passport (Requires Chinese Nationality Relinquishment)
Meeting 7 years lawful residence + B1 Greek + cultural exam, apply for Greek naturalization. But China does not recognize dual citizenship — Chinese nationality must be relinquished.
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 (Chinese nationality conflict)
- ✓B1 Greek language course referral
- ✓Naturalization exam preparation
- ✓Naturalization documentation submission
Key Decision Points
- ?Whether to relinquish Chinese nationality for EU passport
- ?Alternative: maintain PR + EU LTR combination
8
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

90% of clients focus solely on “4-month PR approval” at contract signing, overlooking critical milestones at 5-year renewal, long-term rental compliance, children's Huaqiao Sheng Gaokao, parent healthcare, EU LTR upgrade, naturalization decisions, etc. The 30-year lifecycle view lets you see all decision points at once, avoiding reactive scrambling later.

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%.

Want a customized 30-year identity plan for your family?

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Customer Journey · 30-Year Lifecycle

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

Simplified ChineseEnglish (current)

1
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
- ✓China entity Fujian-Oulang in-person contract signing
- ✓Attorney pre-due-diligence on target property
- ✓Compliant capital outflow path design
Key Decision Points
- ?Tier selection: €250k / €400k / €800k
- ?Family scope: nuclear / three-generation
2
1. Property & Closing·T+15-60 days
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
- ✓GNTO-licensed transport 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
3
2. Residence Application·T+60-120 days
Residence Permit Application · Biometric Collection · PR Approval
Submit Greek Migration Ministry residence application, book biometric collection, family travel to Athens for fingerprint + facial recognition collection, 3-4 months to receive 5-year permanent residence card.
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
- ✓Chinese-speaking accompaniment to Athens Migration Office
- ✓Senior / children priority channel coordination
Key Decision Points
- ?Whether to enroll in OULANG senior insurance package
- ?Biometric collection scheduling
4
3. Permanent Residence Life·T+0.4-5 years
PR Card Holding Period · Schengen Movement · Property Management
Holders enjoy zero residency requirement + free movement across Schengen 29 countries. If long-term rental selected, OULANG 2026-compliant property management (5-8% fee).
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
5
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
6
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)
7
6. Naturalization Option·T+7 years (optional)
Greek Citizenship · EU Passport (Requires Chinese Nationality Relinquishment)
Meeting 7 years lawful residence + B1 Greek + cultural exam, apply for Greek naturalization. But China does not recognize dual citizenship — Chinese nationality must be relinquished.
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 (Chinese nationality conflict)
- ✓B1 Greek language course referral
- ✓Naturalization exam preparation
- ✓Naturalization documentation submission
Key Decision Points
- ?Whether to relinquish Chinese nationality for EU passport
- ?Alternative: maintain PR + EU LTR combination
8
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

OULANG's Commitment

Want a customized 30-year identity plan for your family?

OULANG INTERNATIONAL Athens-direct · One-on-one deep consultation · 5000+ family processing experience

Book 30-Year Planning Consultation Learn about Greek Golden Visa

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

Intent Signing · Process Initiation

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

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

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

Residence Permit Application · Biometric Collection · PR Approval

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

PR Card Holding Period · Schengen Movement · Property Management

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

PR 5-Year Expiry · Renewal to Maintain Status

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

EU Long-Term Resident · 25-Country Universal Identity

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

Greek Citizenship · EU Passport (Requires Chinese Nationality Relinquishment)

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

PR Identity / Property Transfer to Next Generation

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

Why 30-Year Identity Planning Matters

Shortsighted Risk

OULANG's Commitment

Want a customized 30-year identity plan for your family?

Oulang International

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

Intent Signing · Process Initiation

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

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

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

Residence Permit Application · Biometric Collection · PR Approval

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

PR Card Holding Period · Schengen Movement · Property Management

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

PR 5-Year Expiry · Renewal to Maintain Status

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

EU Long-Term Resident · 25-Country Universal Identity

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

Greek Citizenship · EU Passport (Requires Chinese Nationality Relinquishment)

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

PR Identity / Property Transfer to Next Generation

Trigger Conditions

OULANG Services

Key Decision Points

Why 30-Year Identity Planning Matters

Shortsighted Risk

OULANG's Commitment

Want a customized 30-year identity plan for your family?