Greece

Greece Golden Visa

Obtain Renewable Greek Residence Through a Qualifying Investment

The Greece Golden Visa grants qualifying non-EU investors and eligible family members renewable residence permits through investments recognized under Greek law.

It does not provide direct citizenship, and real-estate thresholds depend on the property’s location and category.

About Greece

Greece is an EU and Schengen country with a diverse investment economy.

Real Estate Investment Options

• €800,000 Investment
  • Applies to qualifying property in:
  • Attica, including greater Athens
  • Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini
  • Greek islands with populations above 3,100
• €400,000 Investment
  • Applies to qualifying property in other regions of Greece.
  • The €400,000 and €800,000 routes generally require one property of at least 120 m².
• €250,000 Investment
  • The reduced threshold is limited to:
    • Commercial or industrial buildings legally converted to residential use
    • Listed or historic buildings requiring restoration
    • It is not available for ordinary residential purchase.

Property-Use Restrictions

Golden Visa properties may be restricted from short-term rental use.

Investors should complete title, zoning and use reviews, especially for conversions or restorations.

Family Eligibility

The principal investor may generally include:

• A spouse
• Unmarried children to age 21, potentially to 24 independently
• The parents of the investor and spouse

Family permits are generally linked to the principal investor’s permit.

Application Requirements

Applicants generally provide:

• A valid passport and lawful entry documentation
• Investment, payment and registration evidence
• Insurance, biometrics and fees
• Civil-status documents for accompanying family members

Processing Times

Timing depends on appointments, documents and required reviews.

Promotional materials should not guarantee a specific processing period.

Residence and Renewal Requirements

The residence permit is generally issued for five years and renewable for further five-year periods while the qualifying investment is maintained.

Renewal depends on continued ownership or validity of the investment rather than a prescribed annual stay.

Schengen Travel and Employment

Permit holders may travel within the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

The property-owner route does not generally grant unrestricted salaried employment rights, although permitted investment and business activities remain available under Greek law.

Program Benefits

• Renewable five-year Greek residence permit
• Inclusion of eligible family members
• No general annual stay requirement for renewal
• Visa-free short-term Schengen travel
• Multiple real-estate investment thresholds
• Potential property income, subject to use restrictions
• Residence in an EU and Schengen country
• Potential access to separate long-term residence or naturalization

Potential Path to Greek Citizenship

The Golden Visa does not grant citizenship automatically.

Naturalization requires genuine residence in Greece and satisfaction of applicable physical-presence, language, integration and eligibility requirements; maintaining the investment alone is insufficient.