Visa-Free Travel
Access to the Schengen Area.
The Greece Golden Visa Program is a residency-by-investment scheme that allows non-EU nationals to obtain a renewable five-year residence permit in Greece by making a qualifying real estate investment. It is one of the most affordable and popular residency programs in Europe.
Access to the Schengen Area.
Renewable five-year residence permit for the investor and their family.
Spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents can be included.
After seven years of residency, applicants may be eligible to apply for Greek citizenship (subject to additional requirements).
Unlike other programs, Greece does not require investors to live in the country to maintain their residency.
Minimum Investment: €250,000 in residential or commercial property.
Types of Property: Apartments, houses, land, or commercial real estate.
Location: The property can be located anywhere in Greece, including popular areas like Athens, Thessaloniki, or the Greek islands.
Joint Ownership: Multiple investors can pool their funds to reach the €250,000 threshold, but each investor must contribute at least €250,000 to qualify for their own Golden Visa.
Minimum Investment: A minimum 10-year lease agreement for hotel accommodations or tourist residences.
Eligibility: The lease must be for a property classified as a “tourist accommodation” under Greek law.
Cost: The total lease amount must meet or exceed €250,000.
Minimum Investment: €250,000 in shares, bonds, or other financial instruments of Greek companies.
Conditions: The investment must contribute to the Greek economy and create jobs.
Approval: The investment must be approved by the Greek Ministry of Economy and Development.
Minimum Investment: €250,000 in Greek government bonds.
Conditions: The bonds must have a maturity period of at least five years.
Approval: The investment must be approved by the Greek Ministry of Economy and Development.
Real Estate Investment Funds (REIFs): Invest at least €250,000 in shares of Greek REIFs.
Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs): Invest at least €250,000 in Greek AIFs.
Conditions: These funds must invest in Greece and contribute to the country’s economic development.
Minimum Investment: A capital transfer of at least €400,000 to a Greek bank account.
Conditions: The funds must be used for investments in Greece, such as purchasing shares in Greek companies or real estate.
The most popular and straightforward option is the real estate investment of €250,000.
The investment must be maintained for as long as the applicant wishes to retain their residency status.
Family members (spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents) can be included in the application at no additional investment cost.
In addition to the above fees, the main applicant must rent or invest in residential property for a five year period. The annual rent of the property must be at least €16,000 per annum and the investment threshold for residential real estate is €700,000 should the main applicant wish to invest in Malta real estate instead of renting a property.