A Rhodes lawyer with deep roots in the island
Andriana-Georgia Bafiti is a lawyer registered with the Rhodes Bar Association, practising from her office at 50 Alexandrou Diakou Street in the centre of Rhodes. She studied at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
Her practice covers civil, commercial, property and administrative matters, with a particular focus on investment law and residence permits by investment (Golden Visa) for clients from abroad.
Years of public service in the Dodecanese, including chairing the South Aegean Regional Council, give her first-hand knowledge of how local and regional administration works.
She comes from a Rhodes family of lawyers: her late father, Aigeas Bafitis, practised law on the island, and her son, Ioannis Fronas, is also a lawyer.
- Bar association: Rhodes Bar Association, reg. no. 252
- Studies: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
- Office: 50 Alexandrou Diakou St, Rhodes
- Languages: Greek, English, German, French, Italian, Turkish (basic)
Legal services
Clear, practical advice and representation before courts and public authorities in Rhodes and the wider Dodecanese.
Investment law
Legal support for foreign and Greek investors in Rhodes and the Dodecanese: structuring the investment, company formation, acquisitions, licensing and dealings with public authorities.
Greek Golden Visa
Residence permits by investment for non-EU nationals and their families, from property due diligence and purchase to filing the application and renewing the permit.
Civil law
Contracts, obligations, damages claims and property rights before the civil courts.
Divorce & family law
Consensual and contested divorce, child custody and contact, maintenance and division of property between spouses.
Adverse possession
Acquiring ownership through long-term possession (χρησικτησία), recognition actions and correcting Cadastre entries.
Court appearances for other lawyers (μετακλήσεις)
Representation in the courts and before the authorities of Rhodes on behalf of lawyers based elsewhere in Greece or abroad: hearings, filing pleadings, obtaining copies and serving documents.
Real estate & property
Purchases and sales, title and land-registry checks, building legality and property disputes.
Commercial disputes
Contract claims, damages actions and disputes between businesses.
Commercial & residential leases
Drafting and reviewing leases, rent claims, evictions and tenant compensation claims.
Debt restructuring
Household and business debt settlement, including protection of the main residence.
Administrative litigation
Appeals and claims involving the State, the Region and municipalities, including liability of public authorities.
Coastal & public land
Beach and seashore use, fines and assessments for public land, and related licensing.
The Greek Golden Visa, step by step
Non-EU nationals who invest in Greek real estate can obtain a five-year residence permit for themselves and their family. Here is how the process usually works for a property in Rhodes.
Minimum real-estate investment (general rules)
- €800,000 – Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 residents, including Rhodes. One residential property of at least 120 m².
- €400,000 – Other regions of Greece. One residential property of at least 120 m².
- €250,000 – Converting a commercial building to residential use, or restoring a listed building, anywhere in Greece.
The process
- Initial consultation – We discuss your goals, budget and family members, and check your eligibility.
- Tax number & bank account – A Greek tax number (AFM) and bank account are obtained, usually through a power of attorney.
- Property search & due diligence – Legal checks of title, land registry, permits, building legality and any border-area permit needed in the Dodecanese.
- Purchase contract – Signing before a notary, payment through a Greek bank and registration with the Hellenic Cadastre.
- Residence permit application – The application is filed with the Ministry of Migration; the applicant attends in person once for biometrics.
- Permit issued & renewal – A five-year residence permit, renewable for as long as the investment is kept.
Thresholds and procedures follow the general rules in force since 2024 and may change. Your specific case needs individual advice.
Public service in the Dodecanese
- 2005 – 2009: President of the Dodecanese Prefectural Sports Organisation
- 2009 – 2010: Deputy Prefect of the Dodecanese (civil protection, education and sport)
- 2011 – 2012: South Aegean Regional Councillor responsible for sport
- from 2013: Chair of the South Aegean Regional Council for five years, reported as the first woman in Greece to hold this post
- 2017 – 2019: General Secretary and then First Vice-President of G.S. Diagoras, Rhodes
- until 2021: President of the Dodecanese Local Committee of the Hellenic Basketball Federation
- 2022: Member of the Rhodes Bar Association first-instance register committee
Languages spoken
Consultations can be held in the following languages. For Arabic, Chinese and other languages, a certified translator or interpreter can be arranged.
- Greek – Native
- English – Bilingual
- German – Fluent
- French – Good
- Italian – Good
- Turkish – Basic
Frequently asked questions
I need an English-speaking lawyer in Rhodes – what can the office help with?
The law office of Andriana-Georgia Bafiti in Rhodes town (50 Alexandrou Diakou St) advises in English on buying property, the Greek Golden Visa, investments, divorce and family matters, adverse possession, leases, debt restructuring and disputes with public authorities. Call +30 22410 32668.
Who is Andriana-Georgia Bafiti?
She is a lawyer in Rhodes, Greece, registered with the Rhodes Bar Association (reg. no. 252), with an office at 50 Alexandrou Diakou Street. She previously chaired the South Aegean Regional Council.
Can a foreigner buy property in Rhodes?
Generally yes. Because the Dodecanese is a border region, buyers from outside the EU usually need a prior permit for properties in certain areas. This is checked during legal due diligence.
What is the minimum Golden Visa investment in Rhodes?
Under the general rules in force since 2024, Rhodes falls in the €800,000 band (one residential property of at least 120 m²). The €250,000 option for converting commercial buildings or restoring listed buildings applies throughout Greece.
Which family members can be included?
Usually the spouse or registered partner, children under 21 and the parents of both spouses.
Do I have to be in Greece for the process?
Most steps can be completed through a power of attorney. The applicant must attend in person once to give biometric data (fingerprints).
Does the Golden Visa allow me to work in Greece?
The permit gives the right to reside, not by itself the right to take up employment. It can be renewed for as long as the investment is kept.
How can I book a consultation?
Call the office on +30 22410 32668 or the mobile on +30 694 220 1200. Meetings take place at the office in Rhodes or by video call.
Visit or call the office
Address: 50 Alexandrou Diakou St, 85100 Rhodes, Greece (Get directions)
Office: +30 22410 32668
Mobile: +30 694 220 1200