Recently, someone at a major Japanese bank told me:“Wealthy Japanese individuals have recently been investing in Greek real estate. Their aim is effectively to obtain an EU visa.”Those were the figures reported.

My immediate reaction was:“Greece ranks toward the lower end of the European economy, but if that allows someone to obtain an EU visa, the cost-effectiveness and return on investment could be very attractive.”I looked into it again, and it appears to be true.

http://goo.gl/Pch0fH

The key is the Schengen Agreement.

http://goo.gl/5huD2M

Many wealthy Japanese families have recently moved overseas to educate their children in English, considering the global economy over the coming decades. Malaysia and Singapore are popular destinations.

But this was the first time I had heard of such a cost-effective way to relocate to Europe or the West.

(Perhaps further research would reveal an even cheaper, more obscure route...)

Rights, including residence rights, often become scarcer and more expensive over time. If it is possible to invest in Greek property now, obtain an EU visa, and move when needed in the future, this could be an interesting investment in expanding options for yourself and your family.

For your consideration.