New Changes for the Greek Golden Visa

Rainfall weather warning and extended shop hours for Easter 🐣

Dear fellow expats,

In this week’s newsletter, we’re bringing you weekly updates as well as important changes in the Greek laws concerning the Golden Visa program.

⭐️An important change for the Golden Visa

Since the 5th of April this year, the new minimum living requirement to qualify for the Golden Visa must be at least 120 sqm. and make a property investment equal to €800,000. This applies to the following regions: Attica, Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, the South Aegean and islands with over 3.100 residents.

In the news

⛈️Weather warning: Heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday. Read here.

🏠 Greek authorities add new burden on short-term rentals. Read here.

🐣Stores will have extended opening hours for the period of Greek Orthodox Easter. The special opening hours start on April 25.

The Athens Trade Association announced the extended opening hours of Athens’ commercial shops:

- Thursday, April 25 to Holy Thursday, May 2, from 09:00 to 21:00
- Sunday, April 28 from 11:00 until 16:00
- Good Friday, May 3, from 13:00 until 19:00
- Holy Saturday, May 4, from 09:00 to 15:00

Upcoming events

🚦Elpida’s Walkshop: Elpida’s walk and wonder is taking place on the 24th of April at 6pm. For more information, see here.

On the channel

📊 Incorporating your business in Greece: Last week, we hosted a panel discussion with three business founders about how they started their businesses in Greece. Watch the full video on our channel here.

That's it for this week's newsletter! As always, feel free to reach out with any questions, suggestions, or if you'd like to be featured.

Wishing you a fantastic week ahead filled with Greek adventures and memorable experiences.

Yassas!

The “My Greek Expat Journey” Team

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