Bank Statement for the Greece Golden Visa
Greece's golden visa grants residency through qualifying real estate investment, with thresholds that vary by region. Greek banks and notaries require documented proof that your purchase funds have a lawful origin, and bank statements tracing the money are mandatory. This guide shows how to assemble a source-of-funds file that clears compliance.
Key Benefits
- Traces purchase funds from your home account to the Greek transaction
- Satisfies Greek bank AML checks when transferring the purchase price
- Documents the origin of capital — savings, sales, or investments
- Supports permit renewals tied to continued property ownership
How It Works
- Step 1: Collect statements covering the accounts your investment funds passed through, usually 6 to 12 months
- Step 2: Convert the PDFs to Excel with Bank Statement Converter to build a clean transfer history
- Step 3: Annotate the origin of large balances — property sale, inheritance, accumulated savings
- Step 4: Deliver the organized file to your Greek lawyer before initiating the purchase transfer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the minimum investment for Greece's golden visa?
- Thresholds vary by location — higher in Athens, Thessaloniki, and popular islands, lower elsewhere. Figures have changed several times, so confirm the current tier for your target region.
- Why does the Greek bank need my statements?
- Anti-money-laundering rules require Greek banks receiving your purchase funds to verify their origin. Statements showing the accumulation and transfer path are the standard proof.
- Can I use a mortgage for the golden visa investment?
- No. The qualifying amount must be your own funds, transferred from abroad — which is exactly why clean bank statements matter.
- Do family members need separate financial proof?
- Family members join under the main applicant's investment. Their documents are civil — marriage and birth certificates — rather than financial.
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