Greece Golden Visa
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The Greece Golden Visa — real-estate investment residence (5-year renewable) prized for Schengen access and near-zero physical-stay, and able to include family. Note: short-term (Airbnb-style) rental of the qualifying property is now prohibited.
Best for
- Investors who want EU residence with minimal physical presence
- Families seeking Schengen access together
- People building a backup plan rather than immediate citizenship
Not ideal for
- Applicants targeting fast citizenship
- Those without investment-level liquid funds
Snapshot
- Region
- Europe
- Budget band
- High
- Timeline
- Medium
- Residence burden
- Low
- Passport potential
- Weak unless real residence
- Family suitability
- High
- Tax / banking complexity
- Medium / Medium
- Entry capital
- €250,000 · Invested / contributed
- Typical processing
- 2–6 months
- Estimated budget
- Tiered real-estate investment (Law 5100/2024): ~€800,000 in prime zones (Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini; min 120 m²), ~€400,000 elsewhere, or ~€250,000 for commercial-to-residential conversions / listed-building restoration. Non-real-estate options ~€250k–500k. Plus ~7–10% taxes and fees. Subject to current rules.
Timeline, stay requirement & passport in detail
- Timeline
- Roughly 2–6 months from completing the investment to permit issuance (biometrics + processing). Subject to current rules.
- Residence burden
- No minimum-stay requirement to hold or renew the residence permit — a key reason applicants choose it.
- Passport potential
- Weak for citizenship: naturalization is possible only after ~7 years of genuine residence (~183 days/year) plus a Greek language/history exam, so the visa itself is not an easy citizenship track.
Commonly requested documents
- Valid passport and proof of address
- Source-of-funds evidence and bank statements
- Clean criminal record
- Family certificates where relevant
Main risks
- Investment due diligence and source-of-funds review can be demanding
- Bank compliance and onboarding may take time
- Not designed as a quick citizenship route
Recommended next steps
- Confirm your liquid funds and source-of-funds story
- Review which investment option suits you
- Arrange professional due-diligence support
See if this route fits your profile
Frequently asked questions
This route is generally valued for a low physical-residence burden, which can suit applicants who cannot relocate.
It is often used to include family members together, subject to documentation and current rules.
Investment residence alone is usually weak for citizenship unless genuine long-term residence is built. Professional review is recommended.
No. This is general route-matching information only and is not a legal eligibility assessment.
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Information reviewed: 2026-06 · subject to change — not legal advice · Sources: enterprisegreece.gov.gr, investmentvisa.com
Important disclaimer
This tool provides a general route-matching estimate based on the information you entered. It is not legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. It does not guarantee eligibility, approval, visa issuance, residence approval, citizenship, bank account approval, or any government outcome. A professional assessment is recommended.