What due-diligence standards, such as prior criminal convictions, are there for investment immigrants to Greece?

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  Mary Tsiganou

  Synergia Technical and Consulting SA

  November 27, 2018

  There is no need for additional documentation regarding the criminal records of the investor who applies for a permanent resident permit for property owners. The interested party must submit an application for an entry visa to the Greek consulate authority in his country of origin in order for entry in Greece and complete the necessary formalities of the procedure for property acquisition and the Golden Visa issuance. Since the investor has legally entered in Greece, there is no further documentation for criminal records needed.

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  Elissavet (Isabelle) Razi

  Right Target Estate

  November 30, 2018

  No criminal records are asked when applying and you are entitled to apply. Nevertheless, we aren’t aware if there are any background checks made by authorities. I doubt it, really.

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  Vasiliki Papaloi

  Papalois & Associates Legal

  November 27, 2018

  Greek local authorities do not make such a check. You just need to issue any type of visa and enter Greece.

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  Constantinos Zacharopoulos

  CoZac Law Offices

  December 06, 2018

  Indeed, within the procedure of applying for Golden Visa, a certificate of criminal record is required. This certificate should be issued either from your authorities in Ecuador, either from your country's consulate or embassy in Greece. Usually, at least for European countries, all criminal records are cleared after 10 years, so you are close to it. It would be interesting to apply in your country for a criminal record certificate or attestation, just to see what we've got.