With the growing demand of Chinese families for "overseas education + identity planning", Greece, a European country with a lower threshold and high quality education resources, has gradually become the most popular destination forThe "new" cost-effectiveimmigrantsDual-channel study abroad" countries. Especially in 2025.Greece Golden Visaand the international education system is getting better and better, more and more parents are choosing to take theHome Buying + International School Attendanceway to create a more liberal, diverse, and low-stress educational environment for your child.

In this article, we will analyze in detailHow to Seamlessly Integrate Study and Immigration in GreeceThe program provides you with the most practical and reasonable choices for your child's future, as well as the best paths for Chinese families, recommendations for quality international schools, and realistic cost budgets.

I. Why choose Greece as a place for children's education + immigration planning?

✅ Five advantages at once:

1. low threshold: From 250,000 euros you can get a residence card for the whole family, without requiring language, education or explanation of the source of funds;

2. identity drive: The Golden Visa is usually approved in 3-6 months and allows for one-step, three-generation immigration;

3. Educating the good: International schools in Athens and Thessaloniki are well resourced, with British and American curricula and English as the main language of instruction;

4. Residence flexibilityNo immigration supervision requirements, suitable for the "status + education" separation model, parents can be based in China;

5. European springboard: the child's future access to the best schools in Europe on the basis of residence status.Applying to EU universities is not subject to international student quotasThe

Second, how to study in Greece with the golden visa supporting the operation?

This is the most popular way at the moment:Parents can buy a house and get a residence card for the whole family, and the children will be able to study at the local international school or at an EU university.

🔑 Standard Process:

1. Purchasing a home + submitting an application

   • Parents purchasing a property of more than 250,000 euros as the main applicant;

   • Simultaneous submission of Golden Visa applications for all three generations of the family at the same time;

2. Arranging schooling after obtaining a residence card

   • Children can choose from English-medium international schools, IB-curriculum schools, or private schools in the Anglo-American system;

   • The teaching materials, environment and teaching logic are synchronized with European and American schools, paving the way for future advancement;

3. Clear articulation pathways to higher education

   • Attended international schools in Greece during the middle and high school years;

   • Apply to a European university after high school, some of which can beAccess to prestigious universities in the Netherlands, Germany and France as an "EU student".Enjoy the advantages of tuition and quota;

🎯 Pros: the whole processNo need to live in Athens for a long time, flexible lifestyles such as chaperoning/rotating visits/telecommuting are available.

III. Recommendations for Quality International Schools in Greece

✅ Warm reminder: most schools give priority to Golden Visa families for admission, the application process is relatively simple, and you do not need to provide language scores.

IV. Real life and cost budget (for a family of three)

👉 For middle-class families.The overall cost of living in Greece is much lower than in traditional educational immigration countries such as the UK, Canada and AustraliaThe property can also be rented out for a short period of time or for self-occupation. Moreover, after purchasing the property, you can also rent it out for a short period of time or live in it for yourself, so you can benefit from both your assets and your identity.

V. Which Chinese families are best suited for this path?

✅ Families with clear educational plans: Especially for children who are planning to go abroad in elementary/junior high school, the earlier they adapt to the European and American education, the easier it will be for them;

✅ Families that do not intend to migrate completely but need an "alternate status": The Golden Visa does not require permanent residence and does not affect work-life arrangements in the country;

✅ Families who want to reduce the cost of study and visa stress: It is easier and less expensive for children to enter universities in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, etc. in the future when they have the added benefit of EU status.

VI. Answers to frequently asked questions:

• Q1: Can I transfer my Golden Visa to permanent residence or naturalization?
  ✔ Yes, you can apply for permanent residence or even naturalization after 7 years of residence (fulfilling the time of residence), but it is not mandatory.

• Q2: Can I work on a Golden Visa? What will happen after my child graduates?
  ✔ The Golden Visa itself does not allow for work, but the child can apply for an "EU Work Visa" or a work visa from another country to extend his/her status after graduation.

• Q3: Can I go to public school by myself?
  ✔ Theoretically possible, but the language is Greek, which is more difficult in practice. International schools are still the dominant choice.

✅ Conclusion: A Cost-Effective Dual Path to Educational Status

Against the current backdrop of rising costs of studying abroad and increasingly fierce international competition, theGreece's golden visa + study route has become a compromise solution for many Chinese familiesThe

Low threshold, fast approval, no immigration supervision, rich educational resources, coupled with favorable climate and living environment, make Greece from "investment immigrationThe "niche option" has been truly elevated to a "dual-channel education and identity country".

If you're thinking about your child's long-term educational placement, 2025 is the time to take a serious look at theImmigration to GreeceThe