The Leading Golden Visa Law Firm in Greecebuilt on a 40-year Premier Real Estate Law Practice

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We are an Athens-based international Law Firm with expertise in real estate law and golden visa law. For more than 40 years, we provide top-tier legal services to overseas private and institutional investors expanding in the real estate and tourism sector in Greece.

Since the beginning of the programme, back in 2013, we have established a dedicated Golden Visa Desk, supporting non-EU citizens to invest in Greece with safety and transparency, becoming the leading law firm in this field.

We would welcome the opportunity to prove this dedication and serve you on your legal matters in Greece.

KInd Regards,

Constantinos A. Varnavas
Founding Partner

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Our Areas of Expertise

We have built a niche law practice, focusing on what we know well, to better protect our Clients’ interests. Our in-depth knowledge on the complicated Greek Real Estate Law in combination with our specialised Golden Visa practice guarantees a smooth investment process and a successful application.

Real Estate Law

Being a top real estate law firm for more than 40 years, our core practice is to represent foreign investors who wish to proceed with real estate acquisitions in Greece.

Our team is one of the leaders in this, advising on the acquisition and development of private and business assets, such as hotels, hospitals, offices, shopping centers and entertainment venues.

Our Real Estate Law Services

Golden Visa Law

Since 2013, we have established a Special Department focusing on the Greek Golden Visa Law, which grants permanent residency to Non-EU nationals who invest in Greece.

The minimum investment is 250,000 EUR to apply through real estate acquisition and 400,000 EUR to apply through financial investments, like term-deposit bank accounts and mutual funds.

Our Golden Visa Law Services

A Regulated Law Firm

Let’s make it clear: we are not just another golden visa ‘expert’, ‘advisor’ or “agency”. We are a fully licensed law firm, registered with the Athens Bar Association (No. 80901), and regulated under the strict provisions of the Code of Conduct for European Lawyers and the Greek Lawyers’ Code of Ethics.

We take our duty seriously and confidently enforce the law while remaining completely impartial, ensuring no conflicts of interest. We prioritize the safety and security of our clients by ensuring full compliance with the requirements of the Golden Visa Law, as well as other laws related to local and international taxation, anti-money laundering, and investments.

Alexander Varnavas is the only Greek representative on the Advisory Committee of the Investment Migration Council (IMC), the global organization for investment-based immigration located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Our Team

Our team consists of highly trained attorneys and notaries, who provide our domestic and international clientele with high-quality consultancy and litigation services.

Meet Our People

Our Clients

Most of our clients are prominent members of their community and global citizens. We serve quite a diverse clientele in terms of background and country of origin, by not focusing in one country or nationality. Our multinational approach has earned us the expertise and adjustability to meet our clients’ needs, regardless where they come from.

As of today we have supported clients from: China, Hong Kong, USA, United Kingdom, Turkey, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, India, Russia, Ukraine, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Israel, Libya, Turkmenistan, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Haiti, Australia, New Zealand, Kongo, Nigeria, Djibouti, Singapore, Philippines, Pakistan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Armenia, Senegal, Iran and Sri Lanka.

Discover what our clients think about us, from our Verified Google Reviews:

“Of all the firms that we interviewed, we found that Varnavas responded to all questions clearly and handled all communication in a timely and precise manner.”
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– John Lee
USA

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“A professional, dedicated and friendly team. They really took care of everything from A to Z. Thanks again to the whole team!”
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– Habib Hjiaj
Morocco

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“…Incredible work has been done during these difficult times: they managed to start the Golden Visa obtaining process and to receive it when COVID-19 restrictions are applied everywhere…”
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– Grigor Minasyan
Armenia

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“…solid, thoughtful, patient, flexible and professional. 非常认真靠谱的房产和黄金签证律师,满分推荐!”
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– Luc I
United Kingdom

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“…We got our Golden visa during the pandemic in around 3 and half month time…”
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– Joyce Cake
China

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“…They performed meticulous due diligence to flag many potential pitfalls, especially those significantly undervalued houses…”
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– Miao Wang
China

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“…We recommend them whole-heartedly with no reservation…”
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– Susan and Robert Bitman
USA

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“Mr. Alexander and his team are very professional in guiding me throughout the whole process, including real estate purchase and golden visa application.”
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– Davy 啤梨
Hong Kong

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“ …I am blown away by their integrity, professionalism and all the hard work they did on my behalf to protect my rights and interests…”
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– Erietta Leung
Hong Kong

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“…Alex’s team ease my mind with my golden visa and everything. I highly recommend them…”
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– Meghan Xu
New York

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“…and protected our interests in the real estate deal by conducting extensive Due Diligence….”
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– Stefan Daniels
USA

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“…Clear and consistent messaging, integrity and dedication to provide the best experience to the client…”
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– Sultan Joudieh
Saudi Arabia

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“…Managing real estate and tax issues has resulted in a further competitive advantage…”
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– Victor Gonzalez
Mexico

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“…from owner MR Alex to their all lawyers team, all staffs are so professional and proactive to solve every issue…”
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– Ken Chan
Hong Kong

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“…The law firm focuses on the Golen visa. I believe that experience is the competitiveness of a lawyer…”
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– Helen Liu
China

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“…It is a team of high professionals with a great sense of responsibility…”
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– Eva Arakelyan
Armenia

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“…I can’t thank Varnavas Law Firm enough for the extraordinary effort they put in to secure my visa…”
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– Dion Maritz
Dubai

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“While considering the Golden Visa as an option, my wife and I consulted with several Greek Law firms concerning the Golden Visa Application. Of all the firms that we interviewed, we found that Varnavas responded to all questions clearly and handled all communication in a timely and precise manner.”

– John Lee
USA

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“A professional, dedicated and friendly team. They really took care of everything from A to Z. Thanks again to the whole team!”

– Habib Hjiaj
Morocco

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“I want to take the time to express my gratitude to Varnavas Law Firm for helping to obtain the Golden Visas. I would like to highlight the team’s attention to every detail and promptness. Incredible work has been done during these difficult times: they managed to start the Golden visa obtaining process and to receive it when COVID-19 restrictions are applied everywhere. My sincere appreciations to Mr. Varnavas and the team, especially to the most helpful Ms. Tsitoura and Ms. Kevga for their efforts and excellent work! I highly recommend anyone going through the Greece Golden Visa Process to hire Varnavas Law Firm.”

– Grigor Minasyan
Armenia

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“A big thank you to all Varnavas staff, not just for their professional work but for always being keen to help. As a Chinese investor, it was extremely difficult and hassled for me to figure out everything in a foreign country. The whole process was solid, thoughtful, patient, flexible and professional. If you are looking to invest in real estate in Greece for Golden Visa purpose, I am pretty sure this is the best option you should go with. 非常认真靠谱的房产和黄金签证律师,满分推荐!”

– Luc I
United Kingdom

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“We are from China. We got our Golden visa during the pandemic in around 3 and half month time. Definitely 5 star service. Professional team, and highly recommend their great work. Many thanks to this strong team for helping us out. Here i especially want to give my respect and regards to Miss Aspa.”

– Joyce Cake
China

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“We planned to make real estate purchase in Greece but had no clue where to start. Fortunately we found and connected with Varnavas Law Firm. Mr. Varnavas and his team have been extremely professional in helping us go through the purchase process and file the Golden Visa application. They performed meticulous due diligence to flag many potential pitfalls, especially those significantly undervalued houses. I would recommend his team to anyone interested in investment or golden visa application in Greece.”

– Miao Wang
China

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“We highly recommend the Varnavas Law Firm, who we engaged to orchestrate obtaining our Golden Visas. They were extremely knowledgeable about the details of the law, and have a well-designed, “turn-key” approach that incorporated all of the aspects of obtaining the Visa. Their process was expeditious, extremely easy on us, and there were no surprises along the way. All of the staff at the firm were highly professional, service-oriented and very wonderful people in every way. We recommend them whole-heartedly with no reservation.Susan and Robert Bitman”

– Susan and Robert Bitman
USA

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“I had been researching a trustworthy and reliable law firm after deciding to go ahead with the Golden Visa application in Greece. Finally, I picked Varnavas and it really did an excellent job. Mr. Alexander and his team are very professional in guiding me throughout the whole process including real estate purchase and golden visa application. They have been very patient in answering all of my questions and giving useful advice since our first contact, even before I got engaged in their service. They gave me great confidence to complete all the complicated procedures involved, which is surely difficult as an overseas buyer. I am fortunate to have their wholehearted support in due course.”

– Davy 啤梨
Hong Kong

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“I want to say a big thank you to Varnavas Law Firm for helping me to complete the property purchase and golden visa application that definitely do not sound easy for an overseas buyer. Their prompt responses and attention to detail really meant a lot to me. Their legal expertise and professionalism went above and beyond my expectations throughout the course of my case. I am blown away by their integrity, professionalism and all the hard work they did on my behalf to protect my rights and interests in dealing with the entire process with various business parties. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to them for all of their excellent works, passion, dedication, and professionalism. I feel more relaxed and more than happy to continue to appoint them acting as my legal advisory, representation and asset management party.”

– Erietta Leung
Hong Kong

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“I hired Alex to be my lawyer for my Golden visa application and condo purchasing. Alex is a trustworthy lawyer. His team gave me important advice including condo locations, condo purchase negotiations, etc. They also answered a lot of my questions regarding to how I shall do things right for my family case. Whenever I give feedbacks on certain things they rearrange things quickly to fulfill my need. Alex’s team ease my mind with my golden visa and everything. I highly recommend them.”

– Meghan Xu
New York

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“Solid experience working with Alexander and the Varnavas team. They represented our interests for the golden visa program and protected our interests in the real estate deal by conducting extensive Due Diligence. Highly recommended team that got the results we needed.”

– Stefan Daniels
USA

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“As professional and committed as it can get. Clear and consistent messaging, integrity and dedication to provide the best experience to the client is what I have seen in my engagement with Varnavas Law Firm. In some activities, a person needs to place his trust with his service provider, and long story short, Varnavas Law Firm is a partner you can trust. ”

– Sultan Joudieh
Saudi Arabia

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“Beginning of this year I needed a law firm in Athens to represent me in several matters. After deep research I was convinced to hire the Varnavas LF because of their transparent schemes but specially due to their knowledge and involvement in the golden visa program and law. My experience has been excellent. The whole team is very well coordinated and always takes all necessary efforts to give the best service. Managing real estate and tax issues has resulted in a further competitive advantage. Hiring the firm has translated into peace of mind for me.”

– Victor Gonzalez
Mexico

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“I feel fortunate to ask help from Varnavas Law Firm for my Golden Visa application and real estate purchase and management In Greece because from owner MR Alex to their all lawyer team, all staffs are so professional and proactive to solve every issue and we need not worry about too much trouble during all phase of Real estate purchase and Golden Visa application. In addition, their professional working attitude is not cold and with warm for living detail so this firm is highly recommend for Golden Visa and Real Estate management.”

– Ken Chan
Hong Kong

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“I am very lucky to cooperate with the law firm, especially when you know nothing about Greece. I also tried to cooperate with an immigration company. But the point is that I can not find a reliable immigration company. I also contact other lawyers in Greece. They are also professional but not very experienced about Golden visa. The law firm focuses on the Golen visa. I believe that experience is the competitiveness of a lawyer. My lawyers, Alex and Eva are very experienced, patient, and helpful. They do their best to reduce all the perceived risks. They know well about my country. I think it is an important advantage. I trust them. But as a foreign, I am also very careful. I very clear about the process because they explain the details very carefully and responded very quickly. I feel safe during the process because they always keep me updated. They provide more value than the money I paid. Other employees of the firm are also very nice. Alex also introduced reliable real estate agencies to me, such as Golden Home. Although I didn’t cooperate with it finally, the agent provided very good service.”

– Helen Liu
China

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“I certainly recommend anyone going through the Greece Golden Visa Process to hire only Varnavas Law Firm. I have experience working with the firm and obtaining different legal services provided by them. It is a team of high professionals with a great sense of responsibility. They always respond quickly to your problem, find the most effective solution, and ensure its fully implemented. Attention to every detail is in high priority at Varnavas Law Firm. Great work by the greatest lawyers! My sincere appreciation to everyone in the firm!”

– Eva Arakelyan
Armenia

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“Exceptional. That would be the word that best sums up my experience of the service I received. And I can’t thank Varnavas Law Firm enough for the extraordinary effort they put in to secure my visa under the most difficult of circumstances owing to pandemic health concerns and restrictions.”

– Dion Maritz
Dubai

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Our Awards

During the decades we have been honored to become a multi-awarded law firm, with international recognition.

In 2018 we have been nominated the Best Real Estate Law Firm in Greece, while in 2020 we have been awarded as the Golden Visa Law Firm of the Year in Greece.

In 2021, we have been highlighted as Law Firm “in the spotlight” for Real Estate and Construction Law in Greece, by the Legal 500, the world’s leading legal directory.

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