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EU resident status in 3 months, visa-free travel across the Schengen Area, no residency requirement
The Greek Golden Visa is an investment residence permit programme for affluent investors, launched in 2013. Residency through property purchase from €250,000 is granted without residency requirements and provides visa-free access to Schengen Area countries for up to 90 days every 180 days. The status is granted for 5 years with the right of renewal. Greece remains the last available jurisdiction for investment residency in the EU following the closure of programmes in Spain and Portugal.
Processing in 3 months instead of the previous 18 months, thanks to digitalisation of processes in 2025.
A single application covers the investor, spouse, children up to 21, and parents without age restrictions.
Long-term rental yield of 3–5% per annum, with the option to sell after 5 years of ownership.
Capital is placed in eurozone property as a strategic entry point into the European Union economy through a stable jurisdiction.
Access to EU banking systems and financial instruments, simplified account opening and company registration, and a platform for international tax planning with the option of non-tax residency.
Capital holders from €30 million diversify into EU property, with asset appreciation and rental income in a stable jurisdiction.
Business owners use an EU jurisdiction without tax residency, spending fewer than 183 days a year in the EU.
Children gain European education and healthcare, and the family holds a guaranteed EU residence should relocation become necessary.
IT entrepreneurs and crypto investors gain an EU base with Schengen freedom of movement and no residency obligations.
Purchase of a property for reconstruction, or conversion of commercial property to residential, from €250,000 regardless of location. The property must be at least 120 m², with no short-term letting permitted. The permit is issued for 5 years; renewal requires proof of completed renovation and maintained investment.
Housing of at least 120 m² valued from €400,000 in regional areas, or €800,000 in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with a population exceeding 3,100.
Total: from €257,516.
Total: from €412,016.
Total: from €824,016.
Official marriage or registered partnership recognised in Greece.
Unmarried children of the investor and spouse.
Financially dependent and unmarried children with the right to annual status renewal.
No age restrictions, provided they receive financial support from the investor.
Cross-border decisions with clarity — from relocation and structuring to long-term planning, risk reduction, and private coordination.
Speak with a partnerA certified compliance officer checks the applicant's integrity in international databases, reducing the risk of refusal to 1%.
Property selection, a Greek bank account, and a tax number (AFM) are arranged by power of attorney, without visiting Greece.
Funds are transferred, the transaction is registered with a notary, and the application is filed through a licensed agent, yielding a temporary Blue Card that permits entry to and residence in Greece during the waiting period.
Expedited review in dedicated departments of the Ministry of Migration, following the 2025 digitalisation.
A single visit to Greece for fingerprint submission; the resident card is then produced, the exact time depending on the region.
| Category | Greece RP | Turkey RP | Cyprus PR | Portugal RP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Amount | From €250,000 | From $200,000 | From €300,000 | From €250,000 |
| For Entire Family | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Status Duration | From 5 years | 1 year | Indefinite | From 2 years |
| Processing Time | From 4 months | From 60 days | From 9 months | From 1 year |
Three tiers: €250,000 for renovation or commercial-to-residential conversion regardless of location; €400,000 for ready-to-live property of at least 120 m² in regional areas; €800,000 in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini.
The programme sets no minimum residency requirements. It is only necessary to maintain the investment and renew the card every 5 years; the sole mandatory visit is for biometric data submission.
From 4 months from the date of document submission: application review of 3 months, a biometrics appointment within 2–8 weeks depending on the city, and card production of 2–6 weeks. In 2025 timeframes were reduced from 18 months through digitalisation.
No — a separate work permit is required for employment, though holders may receive dividends from Greek companies and rental income, conduct business remotely, or manage investments.
Short-term letting such as Airbnb is prohibited; the property may be used as a personal residence or let for a minimum term of one year. Violations result in a fine and revocation of the residence permit.
Yes — through naturalisation after 7 years of legal residence with 183 days spent annually, subject to an examination in Greek language, history, and culture. Greece permits dual citizenship, and the process takes an additional 1–2 years after submission.
Send a one-paragraph brief on the decision in front of you. You will have a considered reply within one business day, under signed NDA — the first conversation carries no fee. Where the position is complex, we scope a written memo from there.
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