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Greece Golden Visa
Investors obtain the Greece Golden Visa, a residence permit granted in exchange for investment, to preserve their capital and travel without a visa across the Schengen Area.
4+ months
Processing time
Processing time
Schengen Area
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
Visa-free travel under the 90/180-day rule
5 years
Validity of the first residence permit
Validity of the first residence permit
0 days
No minimum stay required
No minimum stay required
Greece has been granting residency by investment, or the so‑called Golden Visa, since 2014. The requirements for obtaining a residence permit are set out in Law No. 4251 of April 1st, 2014, and its subsequent amendments.
In 2024, the Greek government revised the real estate investment option by raising the minimum purchase amount to €800,000 in popular regions and to €400,000 in all other areas.
In 2024, the Greek government revised the real estate investment option by raising the minimum purchase amount to €800,000 in popular regions and to €400,000 in all other areas.
The option to buy property for €250,000 still exists, but the choice of properties is limited. Investors may purchase industrial projects to convert into residential use or buildings to renovate.
Residence permits in Greece are also granted to close relatives of the investor, including their spouse, children, and parents.
Applicants are not required to pass exams on the Greek language or history. It is also not obligatory to live in Greece to maintain residency status.
Residence permits in Greece are also granted to close relatives of the investor, including their spouse, children, and parents.
Applicants are not required to pass exams on the Greek language or history. It is also not obligatory to live in Greece to maintain residency status.
7 benefits of Greece Golden Visa
- Visa‑free travelHolders of a Greek residence permit, along with their families, are entitled to live in the country and travel freely across the Schengen Area, which includes 29 European countries.
- Investment opportunitiesA residence permit in Greece gives investors access to the Greek real estate market. Around 99% of investors rent out their properties long–term, earning additional income of up to 7% per annum.
- Citizenship for the whole familyA spouse, children, and parents of the main applicant can obtain citizenship together with them. Relatives may also be added after the passport has been issued.
- Access to healthcare and educationGreek residents are entitled to use the national healthcare system and can receive treatment in public hospitals free of charge under state insurance. Their children may enrol in schools in Greece, including international schools.
- No minimum stay requirementsInvestors are not required to live in Greece to maintain their residence status. The right to reside in Greece is indefinite: the residence card can be renewed every five years, provided the original investment is retained.
- Residence status for the whole familyClose relatives of the investor may also obtain residency. A spouse, children under 21, and parents can be included in the application.
- Path to EU citizenshipIt is allowed to apply for Greek citizenship after seven years of continuous residence in the country. Applicants must also pass a written exam on the Greek language, history, and culture.
- Safe havenA residence permit in Greece allows one to move to the country at any time. This opportunity may be valuable during times of political or economic instability in one’s home country.
Requirements to apply for a Greece residency by investment
Over 18 years old
With legal income
No criminal record
With legal income
No criminal record
Or a partner, provided that a cohabitation agreement is registered in Greece in the presence of a Greek notary
Financially dependent on the investor
Of any age
Investment options for obtaining the Greece Golden Visa
Option
Real estate purchase — €250,000+
Investment in funds — €350,000+
Real estate lease — €400,000+
Opening a deposit — €500,000+
Purchase of securities — €500,000+
Real estate purchase — €250,000+
Investment in funds — €350,000+
Real estate lease — €400,000+
Opening a deposit — €500,000+
Purchase of securities — €500,000+
Details
The investor purchases one residential or commercial property.
The investment threshold depends on the property's location or category:
The capital is invested in units of open‑ended and alternative investment funds.
Open‑ended fund eligibility criteria:
The lease of a furnished hotel or tourist residence at a resort is signed for a minimum term of 10 years.
The investor may also enter into a timeshare agreement for up to 60 years.
The investor opens a fixed‑term deposit in a Greek bank for one year with automatic renewal.
Investments are directed into the capital of local companies or Greek government bonds with a minimum maturity of three years.
The investor may also build a portfolio of exchange‑traded securities with a total value starting at €800,000.
The investor purchases one residential or commercial property.
The investment threshold depends on the property's location or category:
- €800,000 — in Attica and Thessaloniki, on Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with a population of at least 3,100;
- €400,000 — in other regions;
- €250,000 — industrial properties for conversion into residential use or buildings for renovation.
The capital is invested in units of open‑ended and alternative investment funds.
Open‑ended fund eligibility criteria:
- invests in shares, corporate bonds, or Greek government bonds;
- has assets of at least 10 million euros;
- licensed by the competent authority in its country of registration.
- is registered in Greece or another EU country;
- has assets of at least 3 million euros;
- is licensed by the competent authority in its country of registration
The lease of a furnished hotel or tourist residence at a resort is signed for a minimum term of 10 years.
The investor may also enter into a timeshare agreement for up to 60 years.
The investor opens a fixed‑term deposit in a Greek bank for one year with automatic renewal.
Investments are directed into the capital of local companies or Greek government bonds with a minimum maturity of three years.
The investor may also build a portfolio of exchange‑traded securities with a total value starting at €800,000.
Additional costs
€25,000+
Associated costs and taxes related to the property purchase
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€25,000+
Associated costs and taxes related to the property purchase
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
€2,000+
Government fee for the residence permit application
€300+
Medical insurance
Real estate for obtaining Greece Golden Visa
Greece, Athens
€250,000+
Apartments with guaranteed income in Piraeus
46—95 m²
1—2 bed
1—2 bath
€250,000+
Apartments with guaranteed income in Piraeus
46—95 m²
1—2 bed
1—2 bath
Greece, Athens
€252,000+
Stylish apartments in a vibrant district of Athens
38—51 m²
1 bed
1 bath
€252,000+
Stylish apartments in a vibrant district of Athens
38—51 m²
1 bed
1 bath
Greece, Athens
€265,000+
Modern apartments in an Athens suburb
48—72 m²
1 bed
1—2 bath
€265,000+
Modern apartments in an Athens suburb
48—72 m²
1 bed
1—2 bath
Key documents to apply for Greece residency by investment
- Passport and a copy
- 35 × 45 mm photograph
- Golden Visa application form
- Proof of investment
- Medical insurance
- Health certificate
- Proof of income source
- Marriage certificate, if applicable
- Children’s birth certificates, if any
- Receipt for government fee payment
How to obtain Golden Visa in Greece: step‑by‑step process
The Head office conducts a financial background check on the investor by reviewing documents and assessing potential risks. This step helps identify the likelihood of refusal and allows for the preparation of additional documents in advance.
The check is confidential, and the investor only needs to provide a passport copy.
The check is confidential, and the investor only needs to provide a passport copy.
The most popular option among investors is purchasing real estate for €250,000 or more. Alternatively, the applicant may invest in securities or open a bank deposit.
If the investor chooses real estate, Passportivity’s experts assist in selecting a property, which can be viewed remotely or in person during a trip to Greece.
If the investor chooses real estate, Passportivity’s experts assist in selecting a property, which can be viewed remotely or in person during a trip to Greece.
The investor collects documents based on an individual checklist provided by lawyers and arranges medical insurance. The legal team prepares the documents for submission by translating and notarising the copies.
The investor grants a power of attorney to a lawyer in Greece, who will act on their behalf when purchasing property and submitting the residence permit application.
The lawyer submits the application and documents to register a Greek tax number, which is required for transactions, including property purchases.
The investor transfers the funds according to the selected option: signing a sale and purchase agreement, buying securities, or opening a deposit in a Greek bank.
Lawyers submit the application online via the official website of the Greek migration authority. The investor receives a certificate that allows them to stay in the country while the application is being reviewed. The certificate is valid for one year.
Lawyers schedule an appointment for the investor to provide biometrics. The applicant attends the appointment to have their photo taken and fingerprints collected.
The application is processed within three months or more. After approval, the investor receives the Greek residence permit card by presenting their passport and returning the temporary residence certificate.
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