Client story
Client Background
Where they started
Several years ago we secured Turkish citizenship through investment for this client. Now he sought a European residence permit and turned to us again.
Why the standard route did not work
The key point here is to demonstrate the contrast we have discussed in other cases in this series. Russian and Belarusian nationals cannot access Greece's Golden Visa since 2022 based on their passports - we first arrange a second passport from a non-sanctioned country. Turkish citizens do not require this: their passport carries no restrictions, therefore the path is direct - without second citizenship or workarounds.
What BRIDGES had to solve
The Turkish passport we arranged for him carries no restrictions - therefore the Greek residence permit is obtained directly, without new passports, relying on previously completed background checks.
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 arranged real estate meeting program thresholds, and submitted the residence permit application. Building on the previous matter, we accelerated the application process.
You obtained Turkish citizenship for me previously, and now I wanted a Greek residence permit as well. I returned to you - and it turned out to be straightforward: Turkish passport with no restrictions, direct Golden Visa application. We added the European component - and I received the residence permit. It was convenient that one solution formed the basis for the other.
