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Golden Visa · Capital (€500k)

Greek EU residence through a €500,000 capital investment — a hands-off, no-property route.

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CostHigh
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

Conservative capitalInvestors

About this route

The capital route grants a renewable EU residence permit through a €500,000 investment such as a Greek bank term deposit, government bonds, or shares and corporate bonds. It suits conservative investors who want EU residence and Schengen mobility without buying property or managing a fund. Eligible instruments and thresholds are set by law and change, so professional review is recommended.

Who it's for

  • Conservative investors preferring a bank deposit, bonds or shares over property
  • Those who want EU residence without owning or managing a physical asset
  • Families wanting one application covering spouse, dependent children and dependent parents
  • Investors prioritizing low or no minimum-stay over an immediate citizenship outcome

Benefits

  • A renewable EU residence permit with Schengen travel, with no property to manage
  • Family inclusion in a single application
  • Generally no minimum physical-stay requirement under current rules
  • A potential long-term route toward naturalization after sustained residence, subject to separate conditions

Requirements

  • A qualifying €500,000 capital investment (e.g. bank term deposit, bonds, or shares), held for the duration of the permit
  • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality and a clean criminal record
  • Proof of the lawful source and international transfer of the invested funds
  • Greek tax number (AFM) and a Greek bank or investment account
  • Valid passport and private health insurance covering Greece

Documents commonly requested

  • Valid passports for the main applicant and each family member
  • Confirmation of the qualifying investment (deposit, bond or share records)
  • Evidence of the lawful source of funds and the transfer into Greece
  • Criminal-record certificates, legalized or apostilled
  • Marriage and birth certificates for family members, plus AFM and account details

How to apply

  1. 1

    Review your goals and confirm an eligible €500,000 instrument (deposit, bonds, or shares)

  2. 2

    Obtain a Greek tax number (AFM) and open the required bank or investment account

  3. 3

    Make and document the qualifying investment, including the source and transfer of funds

  4. 4

    Submit biometrics and the residence-permit application with supporting documents

  5. 5

    Receive residence cards for you and family, then renew while the investment is maintained

Good to know

  • Eligible instruments and the €500,000 threshold are set by law and can change; confirm current options before committing.
  • The investment must usually be maintained for the life of the permit — withdrawing it can put your status at risk.
  • A residence permit is not citizenship; naturalization is a separate, multi-year process with no guaranteed outcome.
  • This is general information, not legal or investment advice; the route does not include investment or return advice.

Common questions

The capital routes (bank deposit, bonds, shares) commonly sit at €500,000, higher than the €350,000 fund route. Amounts and eligible instruments are set by law and can change, so confirm the current figure before committing.

The €350,000 fund route has a lower entry and pools your capital into a managed Greek fund. The capital route is typically €500,000 and can be a simple bank deposit or bonds/shares — more conservative and hands-off, at a higher amount.

Maintaining the residence permit generally has no minimum-stay requirement under current rules. Any future citizenship application is separate and far stricter.

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Этот инструмент предоставляет общую оценку подбора маршрутов на основе введённой вами информации. Он не является юридической, налоговой, финансовой или иммиграционной консультацией. Он не гарантирует соответствие требованиям, одобрение, выдачу визы, одобрение ВНЖ, гражданство, открытие банковского счёта или какой-либо результат со стороны государственных органов. Рекомендуется профессиональная оценка.