Yes, of course, it is possible to buy real estate in Greece without having Greek citizenship and a Greek residence permit. There is a necessary procedure that must be completed before purchase and provide the necessary documents.

To buy real estate in Greece, you first need to open a Greek tax number. On the day of signing the contract, the legal status of being in Greece will be confirmed. And to be able to pay the cost of real estate.

In Greece, the golden visa program is still in effect when buying real estate for 500,000 euros (250,000 euros in some regions), you and your family get a Greek residence permit for a period of 5 years with further extension.

Yes, it is possible to execute a transaction without your presence. To do this, you need to make an official power of attorney to a lawyer or to your authorized person in Greece.

The buyer’s expenses include:
1. Services of a lawyer.
2. Notary services.
3. Tax 3.09%.
4. Realtor services.
5. Cadastre.
(The total amount is approximately 8-10% of the real estate value)

To rent real estate in Greece, you need to have:
1. Greek tax number.
2. Online office on the tax page.
3. Reference from work or studies.