Recently, China announced a major diplomatic initiative - it will implement a visa-free policy for Greece, a news that has caused a warm reaction between China and Greece.
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China to grant visa-free access to Greece
On September 25, 2024 local time, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Greek Foreign Minister Yerapetritis on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Wang Yi said China will implement a visa-free policy for Greece, a move that will promote people-to-people exchanges between the two countries and close humanistic exchanges.
Foreign Minister Yerapetritis expressed his heartfelt thanks and emphasized that this visa-free policy will build a solid bridge for humanistic exchanges between the two countries and further bring the people of the two countries closer together.
At the same time, he looked forward to more Chinese companies investing in Greece and warmly welcomed more Chinese tourists to Greece to experience its unique culture and natural beauty.
According to the authoritative media, only one hour after the announcement of “China will implement visa-free policy for Greece”, the search of Greek tourists on Ctrip's overseas platform for travel information related to China has increased by 61% compared to the previous year.
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Greece Golden Visa
Once again in the spotlight
After the implementation of the visa-free policy, the economic cooperation between China and Greece will usher in a broader development prospect. Against this background, Greece's Golden Visa program has once again attracted the attention of many Chinese investors.
The Golden Visa, i.e. the Greek Investor Residence Permit Program, allows non-EU citizens to obtain the right of residence in Greece by investing in a property in Greece starting from 250,000 euros, and to live, work, study and play freely in Greece.
In addition, for Chinese investors, the Greek Golden Visa program has multiple attractions:
★ Long-term residency: unlock long-term living, working and education opportunities in Greece for the holder, making it an ideal choice for long-term residence.
★ Free passage in the Schengen Area: As a member of the Schengen Area, the holder of this visa can travel freely within the Schengen Area without the need to apply for an additional visa.
★ Investment and Asset Enhancement: Purchasing a property means obtaining a visa, which opens up a new way for investors to allocate their assets overseas. Meanwhile, the real estate market in Greece has been performing well in recent years, and has a high potential for investment.
★ Education and medical benefits: the education system in line with the European Union, providing diversified education options for children; perfect health care system, to protect the health of the whole family without worry.
★ Quality of life enhancement: Enjoy the rich culture, natural beauty, pleasant climate and healthy food in Greece, and enjoy a high quality of life experience.
If you are interested in applying for Greece Golden Visa, welcome to contact Nebula Sea International, we will provide you with customized solutions.
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