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Greece Golden Visa Program

A structured route to renewable EU residency through carefully selected real estate investment in Greece.

What Is the Greece Golden Visa?

The Greece Golden Visa program is a residency-by-investment scheme introduced by the Greek government in 2013 to attract international investors and stimulate the country's real estate market.

The program allows non-EU citizens to obtain a renewable residence permit in Greece by making a qualifying investment, most commonly through the purchase of real estate.

Under the program, investors can obtain a five-year renewable residence permit for themselves and eligible family members. The permit provides the right to live in Greece and travel freely within the Schengen Area, while maintaining ownership of the qualifying investment.

Since its launch, the Greece Golden Visa has become one of the most popular residency-by-investment programs in Europe, attracting thousands of international investors seeking a stable European base, lifestyle benefits, and long-term property investment opportunities.

Investment Options

The Greece Golden Visa program offers several real estate investment options depending on the location and type of property.

Recent regulations introduced a tiered investment system with different thresholds for high-demand areas, standard regions, and certain redevelopment projects.

EUR800,000

Prime Locations

The highest investment threshold applies to Greece's most popular and high-demand locations, including central Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and several major Greek islands.

EUR400,000

Standard Areas

In most other regions of Greece, including many mainland locations and smaller cities or islands, the minimum investment requirement is EUR400,000 for a single residential property.

EUR250,000

Special Category

A lower threshold of EUR250,000 exists for specific project types, especially commercial or industrial conversions into residences and restored protected or historic buildings.

Key Benefits

  • European residency for the investor and eligible family members.
  • Schengen Area access for short-term travel without additional visas.
  • Family inclusion for spouses and dependent children.
  • No minimum stay requirement in Greece each year.
  • Exposure to Greek real estate with potential rental income and value growth.
  • Access to a stable and regulated European banking environment.

Application Process

  • Property Selection. The investor identifies a property that meets the Golden Visa investment criteria.
  • Legal and Technical Due Diligence. Lawyers review title deeds while engineers evaluate the property.
  • Property Purchase. The purchase is completed through a notarial transaction and ownership transfer.
  • Golden Visa Application. The residency file is submitted to the relevant Greek authorities.
  • Residence Permit Issuance. After approval, renewable residence permits are issued.

Golden Visa Eligible Properties

Residential Apartments

Apartments in major cities such as Athens or Thessaloniki that match the required thresholds.

Villas and Houses

Independent homes in coastal regions, suburbs, or carefully selected island locations.

Redevelopment Projects

Commercial or industrial buildings converted into residential units.

Restored Historic Buildings

Protected or historic properties renovated according to preservation regulations.