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The Greece Golden Visa is a highly regarded residency-by-investment program that enables citizens of non-EU countries and their families to obtain a residence permit through strategic real estate investment.
With a minimum investment of €250,000—applicable to listed or non-operational industrial properties—the investor is granted a five-year renewable residence permit.
Under the Greek Golden Visa framework, a residence permit is granted to the investor with a minimum real estate investment of €250,000. This threshold applies specifically to listed buildings or industrial properties that have remained non-operational for at least five years. The permit is valid for five years and can be renewed indefinitely, offering the holder unrestricted travel across the Schengen Zone, full property ownership rights, and the freedom to pursue business activities within Greece.
Upon meeting specific legal and financial conditions, this temporary status may also lead to permanent residence. For investors seeking to combine lifestyle, business, and long-term access to Europe, the Greek Golden Visa represents an ideal pathway.
Renewable with continued investment.
Travel freely throughout the 27-country Schengen Area.
Spouse, children under 21, and both sets of parents.
With new thresholds up to €800,000 depending on location.
Under the framework of the Golden Visa program, residence permits are also granted to the family members of the property owner. Specifically, the spouse, children up to 21 years old, as well as the parents of the applicant and the parents of the spouse, are eligible to receive permits. These permits are valid for five years and are renewed simultaneously with the property owner’s residence permit.
Minor children under the age of 21 can obtain their residence permits concurrently with their parents, provided that the application is submitted jointly. Once a child reaches the age of 21, they may submit a separate application for a three-year residence permit, which is also renewable.
To obtain the Greece Golden Visa, investors must fulfill specific requirements related to their real estate investment. The minimum property value varies by location, starting from €250,000 (applicable to listed buildings or industrial properties that have been non-operational for the past five years) and reaching up to €800,000 in commercial or tourist regions.
The property must be acquired with full ownership and exclusive possession by the investor, and may be either an already constructed building or one with a valid building permit, with a minimum size of 120 sq.m. Properties requiring restoration or reconstruction are also eligible, provided that the investment threshold is met.
The program offers significant flexibility, enabling investment across various regions of Greece, and presents an attractive opportunity for individuals wishing to combine real estate ownership with residency benefits, while enjoying the country’s economic potential and quality of life.
The initial step for the applicant is to complete an investment in real estate or other eligible categories, such as hotel properties or touristic properties.
The minimum investment value is set at €250,000 (for listed buildings or industrial properties that have been non-operational for the past five years) and can reach up to €800,000 in popular tourist locations.
The application for issuance must include:
Title deed proving ownership
Certificates of completion of the purchase
Permits, if the property belongs to listed buildings or has a special status
The interested party must submit:
The purchase contract or official investment documents through a legal entity
Tax payment certificates proving that at least €250,000 have been paid
Evidence that the objective value covers the requirements of the legislation
The examination process lasts approximately two months, and after approval, a five-year residence permit is granted.
The permit is renewable if the investment continues to be valid and the relevant conditions are met.
In the Attica region, the regional units of Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini, and on islands with a population of over 3,100 inhabitants, the value of the real estate that the interested party must own increases to €800,000.
In the remaining areas of the country, the value of the real estate is set at €400,000.
In any case, the investment must be made in a single property (not in multiple smaller properties) with an area of at least 120 sq.m.
It is also allowed to purchase an undivided share of a property, with a minimum value corresponding to €800,000 or €400,000, depending on the location.
Let our legal team guide you through the Golden Visa process — from property acquisition to permit approval — with clarity, discretion, and full compliance.
