The procedure is simple but may only be started once a suitable property has been decided upon and you have commited to buying it. The application cannot be submitted in advance of this stage in order to speed things along.

Amongst other government departments, the Ministry of Defence checks the application.

1. You will need to appoint a reputable Greek lawyer. Lifestyle Homes would be happy to make a recommendation.
2. The lawyer writes to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on your behalf stating your intention to make a purchase. For this stage you will require the following:
   i)   The full names of everyone on the purchase agreement.
   ii)  Full names of mother and father
   iii) Full details of the property you wish to purchase
3. All purchasers will need to provide a biography of themselves including:
   i)   Where and when born
   ii)  Details of education and past and present employment
   iii) Details of all countries in which you have worked
   iv) Details of children, number, ages etc
4. Your lawyer will need to know what the purpose of the purchase is. i.e holiday, rental, retirement etc.
5. You will need to provide your lawyer with 6 copies of your identity card or passport.
6. You will need to provide your original birth certificate plus 5 copies. Both must be translated into Greek in addition via a Greek Embassy or Consulate. There must also be 6 copies of these documents.
7. All purchasers must provide details of any criminal records regardless of country in which they are held.
8. You must obtain 4 copies of the topographical document. Lifestyle Homes can help you with this.
9. You must have a plan of the house and the plot to a scale of 1:5000. You will need this stamped by the architect.