GOLDEN VISA
Invest in the Greek Golden Visa
Experience the benefits of European residency at an affordable price point with Greece's Golden Visa programme. By investing in qualifying real estate from Eur250,000, investors can fast-track their application for permanent residency.
Key features of the Greek Golden Visa
- A straightforward buying process
- A Golden Visa with purchases exceeding €250,000
- Good rental returns in Euros
- Growing property market
- Visa-free access throughout the Schengen area for leisure purposes
- No minimum annual stay requirements
The initial permanent residency permit is valid for five years, renewable every five years, as long as property ownership is retained.
As an EU member since 1981 and part of the Schengen area since 2000, Greece offers permanent residents:
- • Visa-free travel for leisure, up to 90 days/180 day period, throughout the Schengen zone
- • The freedom to live, study, or retire in Greece
This residency solution provides an attractive opportunity for those seeking European residency with flexibility and convenience.
GOLDEN VISA CRITERIA
As of 1 September 2024, there are three different qualifying price categories of real estate investment for the Greek Golden Visa:
- • Minimum investment of €250,000 into a property undergoing a full restoration or reconstruction and “change of use” (such as a commercial property converted into residential property)
- • Minimum investment of €400,000 real estate investment in low-density areas
- • Minimum investment of €800,000 real estate investment in prime areas as well as on all islands which have a population exceeding 3,100 inhabitants