Residency by investment
Greece Golden Visa...
Your Gateway to Europe
The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most accessible and reasonable ways to obtain residency and make an investment in Europe. Successful applicants and their families enjoy the advantage of visa-free travel throughout the Schengen Zone.
Investment
Minimum specialized real estate investment
of EUR 250,000.
Key benefit
Enjoy visa-free travel across the Schengen Area with no requirement to live in Greece full-time.
KEY BENEFITS
Key Features and Benefits of Greece Golden Visa
Five year Residency
The Greece Golden Visa grants a renewable 5-year residency permit to investors and their immediate family, including the spouse, children under 21, and both the applicant’s and spouse’s parents.
No Minimum Stay Requirement
You are not required to live in Greece full-time to maintain your residency, as long as you retain the qualifying investment.
Visa-Free Schengen Travel
Enjoy visa-free travel across all 26 Schengen Area countries in Europe.
Unlimited Residency Renewal
The residency permit can be renewed indefinitely as long as the investment is maintained.
Path to Citizenship
You can apply for Greek citizenship after 7 years of legal residency, though the Golden Visa doesn’t automatically grant it.
Rental Income Opportunity
The investment property can be rented out, allowing you to generate passive income.
Investment Flexibility
You can hold shares and receive dividends from a Greek-registered company (though employment is not permitted under this visa).
Tax Benefits
Greece offers attractive tax incentives, especially for retirees and non-domiciled individuals relocating to the country.
High Standard of Living
Benefit from a Mediterranean lifestyle, excellent climate, healthcare, education, and a peaceful, family-friendly environment.
Long-term Investment Security
Greece’s growing real estate market, supported by a stable legal framework and booming tourism, offers secure and promising returns.
Eligibility Criteria for Greece Golden Visa
The Greece Golden Visa, launched in 2013, offers a renewable 5-year residency to non-EU nationals and their families through various investment routes.
1. Real Estate Investment (Most Popular)
- From €250,000: Purchase residential or commercial property – for conversion into residential use (single or multiple units).
- €400,000: Single property of at least 120 sqm.
- €800,000: Property in Athens, Thessaloniki, or larger islands.
2. Business Investment
- Invest in or start a business that supports job creation and economic growth.
- Investment amount varies by business type and scale.
3. Other Qualifying Options
- Sign a 10-year lease or timeshare agreement for hotel accommodations or furnished tourist residences valued at €400,000 or €800,000 (depending on the property’s location).
- Contribute a minimum of €500,000:
- As a fixed-term deposit in a Greek credit institution
- to a Greek-based public real estate investment company, mutual fund, or business increasing share capital or issuing bonds listed in Greek financial markets
- towards the purchase Greek government bonds, with a minimum remaining maturity of three years, through a Greek financial institution.
- Buy shares, corporate bonds, or government bonds listed on regulated Greek markets, with a minimum investment of €800,000.
- Invest at least €350,000 in a mutual or alternative investment fund that solely targets Greek-based financial instruments or assets.
These pathways make the Greece Golden Visa a flexible and attractive route to European residency.
Programme Overview: RC by Investment's Guide
Processing time:
Processing times may vary from case to case, but it generally takes 3-5 months from application submission to approval.
Visa-free travel:
Visa-free access to 27 EU & Schengen countries
Investment Types:
Real estate, business, or others
Minimum Investment
From €250,000
Eligible Dependents
Spouse, children under 21, and both sets of parents
INVESTMENT OPTIONS & COSTS
Explore Investment Opportunities for
Greece Golden Visa
Strategic Investment Options
Real Estate: Standard Investment
Invest a minimum of €250,000 in residential or commercial property anywhere in Greece—single or multiple units allowed.
Real Estate: Premium Property Zones
Invest €800,000 in a single property located in Athens, Thessaloniki, or major islands for long-term value and rental potential.
Government Fees and Additional Costs
Please note that additional fees, including due diligence, processing, and administrative costs, apply to all investment options. For detailed information, please contact us.
TIMELINE
Application process
FAQs
Everything You Need to Know
The Greece Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program for non-EU nationals who invest in real estate or business in Greece. Immediate family members (spouse, children under 21, and parents) can also be included.
The most popular option requires a minimum investment of €250,000 in real estate, which can be residential or commercial property, single or multiple properties.
There is no minimum stay requirement to retain your Greece Golden Visa. Although you are not required to live in Greece full-time, you must maintain a qualifying investment to renew your residence permit.
While the Golden Visa doesn’t directly offer citizenship, you may apply for Greek citizenship after 7 years of legal residency in the country.
Applicants need a valid passport, proof of investment, criminal record check, proof of funds, health insurance, and documents confirming family relationships (if applying with dependents).
