Established in 2013, the Greece Golden Visa allows foreign investors to secure European residency by investing in real estate or government-approved financial assets.
The program offers a flexible pathway to European living with no requirement to reside in Greece to maintain or renew your residence permit status.
Visa-free travel throughout Europe's Schengen Area.
No minimum stay requirements to keep or renew your permit.
Includes spouse, children under 21, and parents of both spouses.
Residence permits issued for 5 years with unlimited renewals.
Freedom to generate passive rental income from real estate.
Eligible to apply for Greek Citizenship after 7 years of residency.
Commercial-to-Residential Conversion
Purchase of commercial properties to be converted into residential space or restoration of historical listed buildings.
Residential Real Estate Purchase
Capital Investment & Securities
Term deposit of €500,000 in a Greek credit institution or €400,000 investment in Greek government bonds, real estate investment funds, or equities.
The minimum threshold starts at €250,000 for commercial-to-residential conversions, €400,000 for standard regional property purchases, and €800,000 in prime areas such as Greater Athens and popular islands.
No. There is no minimum physical stay requirement to maintain or renew your residence permit.
The residence permit is issued for a period of 5 years and can be renewed indefinitely every 5 years as long as the qualifying investment is maintained.
