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Golden Visa · Investment Fund (€350k)

Greek EU residence through a €350,000 investment fund — no property to manage, with Schengen access and minimal stay.

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CostMedium-High
ProcessingFast-Medium
ComplexityModerate

Cost, processing time and complexity are VisaPath's general guidance, not official figures, and vary by applicant and current rules.

Who it's for

InvestorsNo propertyLow-presence

About this route

The €350,000 investment-fund route is the lowest-entry and most popular way into the Greece Golden Visa, and FastGreece's flagship service. Instead of buying and managing property, you invest €350,000 into a qualifying Greek mutual fund or alternative investment fund (AIF) and receive a renewable EU residence permit for you and your family, with Schengen mobility and, under current rules, no minimum-stay requirement. Thresholds and fund eligibility are set by law and can change, so professional review is recommended.

Who it's for

  • Investors seeking EU residence and Schengen travel access without giving up their current home base
  • Families wanting a single application that can include a spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents
  • Those prioritizing a low or no minimum-stay obligation over an immediate citizenship outcome
  • Buyers comfortable with Greek real estate, or with capital-market routes such as funds, bonds, or deposits
  • Long-term planners exploring a potential path toward naturalization after many years of residence

Benefits

  • Renewable residence in an EU member state, with visa-free movement across the Schengen Area subject to current rules
  • Family inclusion in one application, typically covering spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents
  • Generally no minimum physical-stay requirement to maintain the permit under current rules
  • Access to live in Greece and to its lifestyle, healthcare, and education environment
  • A potential long-term route toward applying for naturalization after a sustained period of residence, subject to separate legal conditions

Requirements

  • A qualifying investment maintained for the duration of the residence permit, with the minimum amount depending on the route and, for property, the location tier
  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality (the program is aimed at third-country nationals)
  • Clean criminal record and supporting background documentation
  • Proof of the lawful source and transfer of the invested funds
  • Valid private health insurance covering Greece, plus a valid passport
  • Compliance with current property-use rules, including restrictions on short-term and holiday rentals for qualifying real estate

Documents commonly requested

  • Valid passports for the main applicant and each family member
  • Proof of the qualifying investment (for example, property deed and registration, or fund/deposit/bond confirmations)
  • Evidence of the lawful source of funds and the international transfer into Greece
  • Criminal-record certificates, suitably legalized or apostilled
  • Private health insurance covering Greece
  • Documents proving family relationships, such as marriage and birth certificates
  • Greek tax number and, where applicable, bank account details

How to apply

  1. 1

    Have a professional review of your goals and budget to identify an initial route match (property tier or capital-market option)

  2. 2

    Gather and legalize personal documents, and obtain a Greek tax number and bank account where required

  3. 3

    Select and complete the qualifying investment, ensuring the source and transfer of funds are documented

  4. 4

    Collect biometrics and submit the residence-permit application with supporting documents

  5. 5

    Receive a provisional confirmation that typically allows presence in Greece while the file is processed

  6. 6

    Obtain the residence cards for the main applicant and included family members once approved

  7. 7

    Renew on the standard multi-year cycle while the qualifying investment is maintained

Good to know

  • Thresholds and zones were significantly reformed (2024-2026): property minimums are now commonly tiered by location, with the lowest entry point generally limited to specific conversion or restoration projects. Confirm current figures before committing.
  • Qualifying real estate is subject to use restrictions; short-term and holiday-style rentals are commonly prohibited and violations may carry penalties or permit revocation under current rules.
  • EU-level discussions on golden-visa programs continue, so rules may tighten or change. Treat any figures and timelines as indicative and subject to current law.
  • A residence permit is not citizenship; naturalization is a separate process that typically requires many years of residence, language ability, and integration, with no guaranteed outcome.
  • This guide is general information, not legal advice. Professional review is recommended before any investment or application.

Common questions

Under current rules there is typically no minimum physical-stay requirement to maintain the residence permit, which is one reason the program appeals to investors who do not plan to relocate. Requirements for any future citizenship application are different and far stricter. Confirm current conditions with a professional.

Amounts depend on the route and, for property, the location tier introduced by the recent reforms. Real-estate minimums are commonly tiered (with the lowest tier limited to specific conversion or restoration projects), while fund, deposit, bond, and share routes have their own thresholds. Treat any figure as indicative and verify the current amount before committing.

The program is generally family-oriented and an application can typically include a spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents, subject to current age and dependency rules. A professional review can clarify who can be added in your situation.

Under current rules, qualifying real estate commonly cannot be used for short-term or holiday-style rentals, and violations may trigger penalties or loss of the permit. Permitted use can vary by route and property type, so confirm the rules for your specific case before relying on rental income.

Not directly. It is a residence permit. Citizenship is a separate naturalization process that typically requires many years of residence plus language and integration requirements, with no guaranteed result. It may be a potential long-term route, but it should not be assumed.

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