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As a member state of the EU, Greece offers its residents and citizens a number of reassuring benefits including high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, robust healthcare options, and a dependable rule of law.

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Residence by Investment Overview

The Greece Golden Visa Program is considered one of the most affordable residence by investment programs that provide access to Europe. Successful applicants and their families are able to benefit from visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area within three–four months of applying.

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Investment

Minimum specialized real estate investment of EUR 250,000

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Processing time

Three–four months from submission of the application to approval

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Key benefit

Freedom of travel to Greece and Europe’s Schengen Area

Key advantages of the Greece Golden Visa Program

  • Visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area
  • No requirement to reside in Greece
  • Residence permits can be acquired within 90–120 days
  • Unlimited expiry date of residence permit
  • Opportunity to rent out the investment property
  • Residence applicable to the whole family (married spouse, children under 21 years old, and parents of the main applicant and spouse)
  • Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of residence
  • Ability to hold shares and receive income from the dividends of a company registered in Greece (but not to be employed in Greece)

Requirements of the Greece Golden Visa Program

The Greece Golden Visa Program is a residence by investment program launched in 2013 that enables non-EU nationals and their family members to obtain permanent residence permits in Greece. The residence permits may be renewed every five years.

The program’s qualifying options are:

Real estate investment in one of the following investment zones:

  • EUR 250,000: Specialized real estate investment allocated towards the conversion of commercial properties into residential use or the restoration of listed buildings, regardless of location or size
  • EUR 400,000: For the purchase of properties in Greece, the investment must be made in a single property with a minimum size of 120 sqm
  • EUR 800,000: For the purchase of properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants

Alternatively, select one of the following qualifying options:

  • A 10-year time-sharing or lease agreement for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences with a value of at least EUR 400,000 or EUR 800,000, depending on the threshold zone
  • A fixed-term deposit of at least EUR 500,000 with a Greek credit institution
  • A capital contribution of at least EUR 500,000 in a public limited real estate investment company that invests exclusively in Greece, increasing its share capital; or in a closed-end investment company or mutual fund; or in a Greek-based company for share capital increase or bonds issued for trading on regulated Greek markets or multilateral trading facilities
  • Purchase of Greek government bonds worth at least EUR 500,000 with a remaining maturity of at least three years, through a Greek credit institution
  • Purchase of shares, corporate bonds, or Greek government bonds traded on regulated Greek markets or multilateral trading facilities, with an acquisition value of at least EUR 800,000
  • Purchase of shares or stocks with an acquisition value of at least EUR 350,000 in a mutual fund exclusively investing in shares, corporate bonds, or Greek government bonds traded on regulated markets or multilateral trading facilities in Greece, or in an alternative investment fund established in Greece or another EU member state, solely dedicated to investing in Greece

Procedures and time frame of the Greece Golden Visa Program

Step 1: Visit Greece

Step 2: Choose the preferred property

Step 3: Submission of the application

Step 4: Final verification

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Greece residence by investment program frequently asked questions

The Greece residence by investment program, also known as the Greece Golden Visa Program, offers residence to individuals and their families through significant investments in the country.

Investment options include real estate purchases, capital investments in Greek businesses, and contributions to government bonds.

Benefits include the right to live and study in Greece, visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area, and access to a rich cultural heritage.

The minimum investment starts at EUR 250,000 for specialized real estate projects.

The processing time is approximately three to four months.

Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the application.

There are no specific residence requirements, but a suitable investment needs to be maintained to renew the residence permit.

Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.

Yes, after maintaining residence for seven years, investors may be eligible to apply for Greek citizenship.

Applicants must choose a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process.

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