In certain cases, obtaining a Greek visa at short notice can be essential. These situations may include urgent family matters (such as the illness of a relative living in Greece, the birth of a child, etc.), sudden business issues in Greece, the need to visit the country to view real estate for purchase or to provide biometric data for a residence permit, or even a last-minute tourist trip organised by a travel agency.
One of the world's most popular summer holiday destinations, Greece offers a unique blend of seaside resorts and cultural heritage sites. From warm azure waters stretching to the horizon, to small coves dotted with white yachts, to international ports with giant cruise liners, Greece has something for everyone.
If you have friends or relatives living in Greece who have a Greek residence permit or citizenship, you may be able to obtain a Greece visitor visa (or invitation visa) in a simplified manner.
When planning a trip to Athens for a deal, our clients often ask us about the best place to stay in the city for a few days. We have compiled our recommendations in this article. We have chosen areas that are comfortable for living and at the same time have good transport accessibility for a convenient combination of business and leisure.
Mitte (which is the German word for “centre”) is the most prestigious district of Berlin. It is home to the most symbolic places in the city, such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Berlin Cathedral, Alexanderplatz and the Berlin TV Tower.
The city of Potsdam in Germany is the former residence of the Prussian kings and the capital of the federal state of Brandenburg.
Charlottenburg is an elite district of Berlin with a 300-year history. The residence of the Prussian kings was located here. And now it is one of the most expensive places in the country.
Köpenick is a green district in the southeast of Berlin, located at the confluence of the Spree and Dahme rivers. Or, as a romantic Berliners’ saying goes, where the Dahme kisses the Spree (Dahme küsst Spree).
Wilmersdorf is a first-class, well-kept residential area in the west of Berlin. This is one of the greenest districts of the city: the Grunewald forest covers almost half of its area. Wilmersdorf is part of the prestigious Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district.
Friedrichshain, a former working-class district in the east of Berlin, is now a fashionable and popular place among wealthy Germans. It is known for its numerous bars, clubs, pubs and cafes concentrated around Simon-Dach-Straße and Boxhagener Platz.
Schöneberg is a district of Berlin adjacent to the city centre. The middle class lives here. Formerly an independent city, Schöneberg became a district of Greater Berlin in 1920. The administrative reform carried out in 2001 merged the districts of Tempelhof and Schöneberg into a single district of Tempelhof-Schöneberg.
There is an unusual situation in the Athens property market where investment flats are more profitable for long-term rentals than short-term ones. Here is why.
The survey Emerging Trends in Real Estate ranks the city of Berlin as the most stable real estate market in Europe, with 85 percent of Berlin residents renting the apartments they live in.
For travelers, food can make or break a city; the more culinary options there are in a city, the more enticing a destination it will be among tourists and expats. Toward this end, a team of analysts at international real estate brokerage Tranio have conducted a survey on food outlet penetration across major European cities, taking into account the housing prices and quality-of-life rankings.
The world’s travel and tourism market is developing quickly, which in turn is fuelling demand for hotel services. Europe is the most visited continent and property investments in the region are on the rise, with Spain and Germany the most attractive countries.