The Heinz Passport Index released its ranking in the latest issue of the world's most powerful passport in 2021. Compared with the previously announced ranking, the top ten has basically not changed this time.
Japan once again tops the list and currently enjoys visa-free or visa-on-arrival treatment for a total of 193 countries and regions. Singapore followed closely behind in second place, South Korea tied for third place with Germany, and Greece tied for eighth place with Malta, Norway and the Czech Republic.
The following is a list of the top 10 countries:
1, Japan
2, Singapore
3, Germany, South Korea
4, Spain, Italy, Finland, Luxembourg
5, Denmark, Austria
6, France, Netherlands, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden
7, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States, Belgium
8, Greece, Malta, Czech Republic, Norway
9, Australia, Canada
10, Hungary
Henry Passport Index
The Henley Passport Index is the only index of its kind based on the exclusive data of the International Air Transport Administration (IATA). The Henry Passport Index has 16 years of historical data and is regarded as a standard reference tool for countries around the world.
It’s time to invest in Greece
Before the epidemic, the Greece was "popularly overwhelming all Europe" with an astonishing economic recovery, although during the epidemic The blow suffered is not the most severe country in Europe, but it is the most resistant. With efficient and rapid prevention and control measures, it has become a “model student” in Europe’s fight against the epidemic.
For this reason, Greece has also become one of the first countries to receive the EU’s "Recovery Fund". The social order, economic conditions, and tourism environment are all slowly entering the "right track". There is no doubt that the "stride meteor" will be at the forefront of the European Renaissance Brigade in the future.
Greek house prices
Recently, an analysis by the Bank of Piraeus showed that predicts that the price of residential real estate in Greece will be 4.9 per year before 2027. % Is rising at a rate of and is expected to return to the level before the financial crisis broke out.
The report pointed out that in the next few years, the Greek real estate market prices will increase rapidly, household disposable income will gradually recover, and mortgage interest rates will therefore remain at a relatively low level.
Piraeus Bank also predicts that residential real estate prices will rise this year 5.7%, 2022, 2023, and 2024 will be up 6.4%, 5.7%, and 5%, respectively, until In 2027, it will return to the level of 2007.
Greece 2.0 Plan
The Greek Deputy Finance Minister Skrakakis recently approved the first batch of the "Greek National Recovery Plan" (also known as the Greece 2.0 Plan) 1.42 billion euros of 12 projects, of which 8 projects involve digital transformation.
Greek Minister of Digital Governance Pierakakis described the national recovery plan as a "Marshall Plan" that will completely change the political, economic and social destiny of Greece.
Prior to this, the EU Finance Minister passed the investment plans of 12 member states including Greece, Italy, Spain and France on July 13, paving the way for the first release of EU funds.
According to the Greece 2.0 plan approved by the European Commission, the EU Recovery Fund will inject 30.5 billion euros into Greece. The Greek Prime Minister Mizotakis described the "Greece 2.0 Plan" as "a bridge to the post-epidemic era." The plan consists of 170 projects with a total value of 57 billion euros and is based on the four pillars of "digital transformation of the country and economy, development of a green economy, increased employment and social cohesion, and rapid growth of production activities".
Since the Greek "Golden Visa" program was launched in July 2015, with only 250,000 euros in real estate investment, you can get permanent Real estate + a three-generation EU green card + considerable real estate income and other benefits at one fell swoop have been welcomed by investors all over the world, especially Chinese investors. Even during the epidemic, their enthusiasm and concern for the "golden residence visa" are not compromised, and the demand for application processing is still strong. Throughout 2020, Greece issued a total of 5,927 "golden visas" to Chinese investors. The number of main applicants and their family members has been approved for a total of 17,875, accounting for 75% of the total approvals, and it continues to rank first.
Invest 250,000 euros to get a Greek green card, enjoy three generations of immigration, high-quality education, perfect medical care, high welfare and EU status, and start a romantic slow life in the Mediterranean!
Therefore, it would be a wise move to take advantage of the current situation to invest in Greece, especially in the current investment depression that is just waiting to be developed.
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