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GREECE: GOLDEN VISA

Residency Through Real Estate Investment

The Greek Golden Visa Program offers non-EU investors the opportunity to obtain a renewable residence permit in Greece through qualifying real estate investment. Minimum investment thresholds depend on the location and category of the property.

Investment Thresholds

Subject to qualifying property and legal requirements

€800,000

Designated Areas

Attica, the Thessaloniki regional unit, Mykonos, Thira (Santorini), and islands with a population above 3,100.

€400,000

Other Areas

Applicable in other areas of Greece, subject to the qualifying property conditions.

From €250,000

Special Categories

Qualifying change-of-use residential properties and certain listed buildings for restoration or reconstruction.

Key Benefits

  • Five-year residence permit

    Renewable in further five-year periods while the qualifying investment is maintained and legal requirements continue to be met.

  • Family inclusion

    Eligible family members may be included under the same qualifying investment, subject to applicable legal conditions.

  • No minimum stay

    No minimum stay in Greece is required to maintain or renew the permit, subject to the applicable requirements.

  • Residence in Greece

    The permit allows the holder to reside in Greece for its duration.

  • Schengen travel

    Travel to other Schengen countries is subject to applicable rules, including the 90 days in any 180-day period limit for short stays outside Greece.

A Residence Solution

One qualifying investment may accommodate multiple generations of the same family. Eligible family members may include the investor’s spouse or registered partner, unmarried children under 21, and the parents of both the investor and the spouse or partner. Each eligible family member is not required to make a separate real estate investment.

When a Child Reaches 21

A child reaching 21 may qualify for a separate transitional residence permit under specific conditions.

Eligibility

Eligibility depends on the investor, property, transaction structure and legislation in force at application. Independent review by a qualified Greek lawyer is recommended before proceeding.

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