The Greece Golden Visa Program is a residency-by-investment scheme that grants non-EU nationals the right to live in Greece and travel freely within the Schengen Zone through a qualifying investment, most commonly in real estate.

Launched in 2013, the program provides a five-year renewable residence permit to individuals who invest a minimum of €250,000 in Greek property. It is one of the most flexible and accessible Golden Visa programs in Europe, with no obligation to live in Greece and no language requirement.

The Golden Visa allows you to:

Live legally in Greece

Travel visa-free across the Schengen Zone

Include your spouse, children under 21, and both sets of parents

Maintain your global lifestyle while holding EU residency

Investment Criteria for the Greek Golden Visa Program

As of 2024, the Greek government has introduced a tiered structure for real estate investments under the Golden Visa program, based on property type, location, and intended use. All applicants must invest in a single property meeting the specific requirements outlined below.

€800,000

High-Demand Zone Requirement

In designated high-demand regions, the minimum investment threshold is €800,000 for a single residential property with a minimum surface area of 120 m².

Regions include:

  • The entire Attica region (including Athens)
  • Thessaloniki and the Central Macedonia region
  • The South Aegean islands (including Mykonos, Santorini, etc.)
  • All urban areas and islands with a population exceeding 3,100
€400,000

Standard Investment Zone

For properties located outside the high-demand zones, the minimum investment amount is €400,000. The property must also be a single residential unit with a minimum size of 120 m².

€250,000

Special Investment Exemption

An exemption applies for specific redevelopment projects:

  • Investors may acquire industrial or commercial properties that are converted into residential use
  • The minimum investment is €250,000, regardless of location or size

The change of use must be officially approved and registered

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