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How a Turkish Citizen Obtained Greek ResidencePermit Directly Through Investment

A Turkish citizen sought Greek residence permit - a neighboring country with EU proximity. Turkish passport without restrictions, therefore Golden Visa is processed directly. We explain how the direct route proceeded.

Sergey EvdokimovSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGESReading time9 min readVerificationReviewed by an expert

This case is based on a real matter. The name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

BRIDGES client story - How a Turkish Citizen Obtained Greek Residence Permit Directly Through Investment
Contents

Case at a glance

Situation, solution and outcome in seven lines

Client
Turkish Citizen
Citizenship
Turkey - no restrictions for Golden Visa
Objective
Greek Residence Permit through investment
Unlike RF/Belarus
direct application, second passport not required
Family Composition
spouse
Process
investment → bank accounts → real estate → residence permit
Outcome
Greek Residence Permit obtained directly

Client story

Client's Background

Where they started

Client from Turkey sought European residence permit - both for convenient EU travel and as an asset. Greece is nearby, and the program is open to Turkish nationals.

Why the standard route did not work

Here it is important to show the contrast we discussed in other cases in this series. Russian and Belarusian citizens cannot access Greece's Golden Visa since 2022 due to their passports - we first obtain a second passport from a non-sanctioned country for them. Turkish citizens do not need this: their passport has no restrictions, therefore the route is direct - without second citizenship and workarounds.

What BRIDGES had to solve

Turkish passport has no restrictions, therefore second passport is not required - direct application, standard documentation.

Why a standard answer would not do

At BRIDGES we guided the client through the direct Golden Visa route: prepared documents, assisted with bank accounts and fund transfers, selected and registered real estate meeting program thresholds, and submitted for residence permit. Real estate was registered meeting program thresholds.

I am from Turkey, wanted Greek residence permit - it is nearby and the EU opens up. BRIDGES said - Turkish passport without restrictions, we apply directly. Accounts, real estate, application - I obtained the residence permit. Simple.

Grazhdanin · Turkish CitizenThe name and certain identifying details have been changed to protect confidentiality.

What Was at Risk

What Was at Risk

There was no risk as such - the path is open for Turkish citizens. It was important not to overcomplicate matters (second passport not needed) and execute the direct route cleanly: documents, accounts, real estate, application.

that Turkish citizens have direct access to Greece's Golden Visa (unlike RF/Belarus);

  1. 01that second passport is not required for them - passport without restrictions;
  2. 02that the route is standard: investment → bank accounts → real estate → residence permit;
  3. 03that Turkish citizens have standard access to fund transfers and application;
  4. 04that family composition (spouse) is included in Golden Visa.

The logic of the solution

How the matter progressed: from checks to result

The chart is built from the facts of this matter and shows the logic of the work without decorative or unverified data.

  1. 01
    Stage 1

    Confirmed the direct pathway. Verified that the Turkish passport is unrestricted and the application proceeds directly.

  2. 02
    Stage 2

    Prepared documentation and accounts. Assisted with bank account opening and fund transfers for the investment.

  3. 03
    Stage 3

    Noted: Turkish citizens have standard access to fund transfers and application procedures;

  4. 04
    Stage 4

    Selected real estate. Chose a property meeting the program thresholds.

  5. 05
    Stage 5

    Submitted Golden Visa application. Filed for Greek residence permit for the entire family.

Takeaway. Conclusion: Turkish citizens have direct access to Greece's Golden Visa (unlike RF/RB citizens) - investment, accounts, real estate, application; second passport not required.

How we solved the matter

How we solved the matter

The work was split into verifiable stages so that every conclusion rested on documents.

  1. 01

    Stage 1

    Confirmed the direct pathway. Verified that the Turkish passport is unrestricted and the application proceeds directly.

  2. 02

    Stage 2

    Prepared documentation and accounts. Assisted with bank account opening and fund transfers for the investment.

  3. 03

    Stage 3

    Noted: Turkish citizens have standard access to fund transfers and application procedures;

  4. 04

    Stage 4

    Selected real estate. Chose a property meeting the program thresholds.

  5. 05

    Stage 5

    Submitted Golden Visa application. Filed for Greek residence permit for the entire family.

  6. 06

    Stage 6

    Obtained residence permit. Client obtained Greek residence permit through the direct pathway, without a second passport.

Expert comment

Turkish passport is unrestricted, therefore a Turkish citizen applies for Golden Visa directly, as do Ukrainian or Kazakhstani citizens. A second passport is not required. Standard pathway - accounts, real estate, application. Residence permit obtained without complications.

Sergey Evdokimov, Managing Partner, BRIDGESSergey EvdokimovManaging Partner, BRIDGES

Outcome

What the client received

Requirements
Implementation method · Outcome
Apply directly
Turkish passport unrestricted · without second passport
Accounts and transfers
assisted with banks · funds established
Real estate
selection per threshold requirements · property secured
Obtain residence permit
Golden Visa application · Greek residence permit
Obtain residence permit
Golden Visa application · Greek residence permit

Initial situation: Turkish citizen sought Greek residence permit through investment. Action taken: confirmed direct pathway; prepared documentation and accounts; selected real estate; submitted Golden Visa application. Result obtained: Greek residence permit directly, without a second passport.

Practical takeaway

What matters in a similar situation

  • Conclusion: Turkish citizens have direct access to Greece's Golden Visa (unlike RF/RB citizens) - investment, accounts, real estate, application; second passport not required.
  • Client obtained Greek residence permit through the direct pathway - because his passport is unrestricted, and we processed a standard Golden Visa.

FAQ

Questions people ask in a similar situation

01Can a Turkish citizen obtain Greek residence permit directly?

Yes: Turkish passport is not subject to restrictions, therefore Golden Visa application proceeds directly, without a second passport - unlike Russian/Belarusian citizens whose new applications have been suspended since 2022.

02Is a second passport required?

No. Turkish citizens do not require it - a passport allows direct application for the Golden Visa. Russian and Belarusian citizens need a second passport.

03How does it work with bank accounts and fund transfers?

Turkish citizens have standard access to bank transfers within EU banks; we assist with account opening and investment arrangements.

04Which family members are included?

Spouse and children (and under certain conditions - parents) are included in the Golden Visa as family members. The exact composition is confirmed by the competent authority.

05Is this legal?

Yes: standard Golden Visa procedure for citizens of non-sanctioned countries, according to Greek regulations.

06Are you a Turkish citizen seeking Greek residence permit?

We will process you through the direct Golden Visa route - without a second passport: document preparation, bank account opening and fund transfers, property selection meeting investment thresholds, and residence permit application, so you obtain Greek residence status quickly and conveniently.

About the author

Sergey Evdokimov

Author: Sergey Evdokimov

Managing Partner, BRIDGES

As Founder and Managing Partner of BRIDGES, I am responsible for the firm's strategy and personally lead its most complex client matters, including cases in which citizenship or residence decisions require a strategic view and consideration of capital.

I begin by defining the objective: the outcome the client needs, the facts that affect the choice, and the matters that require further review. I then establish the available directions, the sequence of work, and the key decision points.

Once the strategy has been agreed, I oversee the BRIDGES team's key decisions and remain involved at the stages that shape the course of the matter. The purpose is to give the client a clear rationale for the chosen direction and a precise understanding of the next steps.

Prepared on the basis of BRIDGES practice and reviewed by a subject-matter expert.

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Names and certain details have been changed to protect client confidentiality. The result described reflects one specific situation and is neither a public offer nor a guarantee of a similar outcome. Programme terms are stated as of 2026 and may change - please confirm current parameters with a BRIDGES consultant.