Golden Visa
Greece
Program Overview
Greece's Golden Visa programme is the most affordable investor residency route into the European Union, making it consistently one of the highest-demand programmes on the Jurentra platform. Introduced in 2013, it grants a five-year renewable residency permit to non-EU nationals who make a qualifying real estate or capital investment in Greece, with no minimum stay requirement at any point.
The programme has undergone significant reform in recent years, with investment thresholds tiered by location to reflect property market conditions. Prime areas including Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini now require a minimum investment of €800,000, while other regions of Greece retain the original €250,000 threshold — still the lowest real estate entry point for EU residency anywhere in Europe.
After seven years of holding a Greek Golden Visa, investors and their families become eligible to apply for Greek citizenship, granting an EU passport with visa-free access to over 185 countries. Greece's combination of Mediterranean lifestyle, a recovering and appreciating property market, Schengen mobility, and a low-cost entry point continues to attract investors from the Middle East, China, the United States, and South Asia.
Key Highlights
Suited For
Eligibility Requirements
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals aged 18 or over
- Clean criminal record in country of residence and Greece
- Valid health insurance covering Greece
- Qualifying investment maintained throughout the residency period
- No minimum stay requirement — permit is maintained regardless of time spent in Greece
- Dependants (spouse, children under 21, parents of main applicant and spouse) included
Investment Options
Real Estate — Prime Zones
€800,000Purchase of residential or commercial property in Athens municipality, Thessaloniki municipality, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with a population exceeding 3,100. Minimum property size of 120 sqm.
Real Estate — Other Regions
€400,000Purchase of residential or commercial property anywhere else in Greece outside the prime zones. Minimum property size of 120 sqm.
Converted Property
€250,000Purchase of a commercial property converted to residential use, or a listed building for restoration purposes, anywhere in Greece regardless of zone.
Capital Investment
€500,000Term deposit with a Greek bank, purchase of Greek government bonds, or investment in shares or corporate bonds of companies listed on the Athens Stock Exchange.
Key Benefits
- EU residency with Schengen Area travel rights across 26 countries
- No minimum stay requirement — the permit is maintained without living in Greece
- Path to Greek citizenship and an EU passport after seven years
- Entire family covered: spouse, children up to age 21, and parents of both applicant and spouse
- One of the fastest processing timelines in the EU golden visa market — typically 3 to 6 months
- Access to Greece's public healthcare and education systems
- Strong rental yield potential in Athens, the islands, and coastal regions
- No inheritance tax on Greek property for direct family members
Based on enquiry volume and advisor recommendations on the Jurentra platform.
Min. Investment
€250,000
Processing Time
3–6 months
Visa Type
Investor Residency
Path to Citizenship
7 years
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