Can biometrics data be gathered abroad for Greek Golden Visa applicants?

I heard about Greece needing biometrics information for applicants, but can this be done at an embassy? If so, can I do it at any embassy? Do I have to give biometrics? Are there any alternatives?

Answers

On June 07, 2019 Penny Konitsioti answered:

Please be aware that there is an interview scheduled to the office where the application is made, so is obligatory to come for that purpose to the competent office in Greece. There are no other biometric tests applicable, apart from an obligatory medical insurance that needs to be made for the territory of Greece.

On June 06, 2019 Elissavet (Isabelle) Razi answered:

No alternative, I'm afraid. For the time being, you can only do this in Greece.

On June 06, 2019 Apostolos Parthenis answered:

No, biometrics are done only in Greece.

On June 07, 2019 Vasiliki Papaloi answered:

Not, it cannot be done in the embassy, only in Greece.

On June 07, 2019 Katerina Marini answered:

There are no other alternatives. You have to come to Greece for the biometrics.

On June 08, 2019 Stilianos Proestakis answered:

First, pick your favorite property options. Then open a Greek bank account and registering a Greek tax number. Due-diligence checks for your property options are carried out by a team of experts. The final property is chosen and purchased. An application for a Golden Visa is submitted and a temporary resident permit is issued. For the above you don't need to pay a visit. But the applicant needs to visit Greece for biometrics tests and collection of their temporary resident permit. After 20 days, a Golden Visa is issued.

On June 08, 2019 Mary Tsiganou answered:

The biometrics submission from the applicant is an obligatory step in the procedure of acquiring a Greek permanent resident permit for investors and has to take place only in Greece, with the presence of the applicant in front of the competent authorities. There is no alternative option for the time being.

On June 11, 2019 Aggeliki G Androutsou answered:

Biometrics data is available in Greece, where you buy the property.

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