Residency by Investment · EuropeGreece Golden Visa
The lowest-cost route to Schengen residency, via real estate.
Minimum investment
€250,000
Processing time
2-4 months
Grants
Residence permit
Region
Europe
Overview
Greece offers one of Europe's most accessible golden visas, with a real-estate threshold from €250,000 in lower-density areas. No minimum-stay requirement to maintain the residence.
Investment routes
Qualifying options for this programme. We model each against your goals.
Real estate (low-density areas)
Region-dependent
€250,000
Real estate (Athens, Thessaloniki, islands)
High-demand zones
€400,000-€800,000
Capital / bonds / shares
Alternative routes
€500,000
Key benefits
- Among the lowest-cost EU residency routes
- No minimum-stay requirement to keep the residence
- Investment is a retained real-estate asset
- Covers spouse, children and both sets of parents
Requirements
- Maintain ownership of the qualifying property
- Clean record and Greek tax number (AFM)
- Residence-permit renewal every five years
Family inclusion
Spouse, children under 21, and parents of both spouses are included.
What to weigh
- Thresholds rose in popular zones, the €250k tier is limited to specific areas.
- Greek residency does not auto-convert to citizenship; naturalisation is a longer, separate path.
Where it takes you
A selection of notable destinations this programme unlocks.
Frequently asked
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Is Greece Golden Visa right for you?
We'll tell you honestly, including when another programme, or simply waiting, would serve you better.