Greece

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Greece Golden Visa · Athens · Southern Europe

Europe's most popular residency-by-investment route. Following the 2024–2025 reforms, real estate thresholds are tiered by location, with the highest demand areas now requiring €800,000.

From

€250,000

Processing

2–4 months

Minimum stay

No minimum stay

Citizenship

Citizenship after 7 years of residence

Investment routes

Real estate (high-demand areas)

Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, large islands

€800,000

Real estate (rest of Greece)

Single property of at least 120 m²

€400,000

Restoration / conversion

Listed buildings or commercial-to-residential conversion

€250,000

Capital contribution

Bonds, shares, or bank deposit alternatives

€800,000

Key benefits

Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
Whole family covered — spouse, children, and dependent parents
No minimum physical stay requirement
5-year renewable residence permit

Legal framework

Framework updated: 2025

Law 4251/2014 as amended by Law 5100/2024. Real estate tiers: €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands over 3,100 residents; €400,000 elsewhere; €250,000 for conversion or restoration of listed/commercial buildings.

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