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Greece Golden Visa

5-year renewable EU residence through property. No minimum stay.

Minimum investment
€250,000
Passport visa waiver (on citizenship)
185
Processing
10 months
Visit / stay
No minimum stay

Buy online · 2026

Greece Golden Visa Programs

Europe's last remaining property investment golden visa program. Starting €250,000 onwards.

  1. ReserveUS$500 online
  2. Pre-eligibilityDue diligence screening
  3. Submit & investPaid to the government
  4. Residence permit10 months

Investment options · Frequently asked questions

Overview

Greece's Golden Visa grants a five-year renewable residence permit to non-EU investors who buy property, with no minimum stay. Since Law 5100/2024 the threshold is €800,000 in prime areas (Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands) and €400,000 elsewhere, for a single property of at least 120 m². A €250,000 threshold remains for commercial-to-residential conversions and listed buildings. Bank deposits, government bonds and company capital from €400,000 also qualify.

Applications take around 10 months. The permit is renewable for as long as you hold the investment, and citizenship is possible after seven years of actual residence.

Key benefits

  1. No minimum stay – you never have to live in Greece to keep the permit
  2. Five-year permit, renewable for as long as you hold the investment
  3. Visa waiver travel throughout the 29-country Schengen Area
  4. Parents of both spouses can be included, along with children up to age 21
  5. 100% real asset ownership in one of Europe's most sought-after property markets
  6. Long-term rental income is allowed (short-term holiday lets are not)
  7. Flexible routes: property, bank deposits, government bonds or company capital
  8. Access to Greek schools, universities and healthcare
  9. Path to citizenship after 7 years of actual residence – an EU passport with access to 185 destinations
  10. Mediterranean lifestyle, with an EU member since 1981

Investment options

Prime zones (Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, large islands)

Single property of at least 120 m².

€800,000

Rest of Greece

Single property of at least 120 m².

€400,000

Commercial-to-residential conversion / listed building

Full conversion or restoration required.

€250,000

Bank deposit / bonds / capital

Greek bank deposit, government bonds or company capital.

€400,000

Government & due diligence fees

Residence permit – main applicant€2,000

Family & requirements

Who can be included
Spouse, children under 21 and both sets of parents
Visit or residence
No minimum stay
Path to citizenship
Citizenship possible after 7 years of actual residence.
Processing time
10 months
  • Tiered thresholds under Law 5100/2024
  • Short-term rental of GV property not allowed
  • Parents of both spouses included

Greece passport: travel access

185destinations without a visa in advance

Visa waiver, visa on arrival or electronic travel authorisation (eTA), per the Henley Passport Index. eVisas are not counted.

  • Schengen Area – no visa in advance
  • United Kingdom – no visa in advance
  • Ireland – no visa in advance
  • Canada – no visa in advance
  • United States – no visa in advance
  • Singapore – no visa in advance
  • Japan – no visa in advance
  • South Korea – no visa in advance
  • Brazil – no visa in advance
  • Russia – visa required
  • China – no visa in advance
  • United Arab Emirates – no visa in advance
  • Switzerland – no visa in advance
  • Australia – no visa in advance
  • New Zealand – visa required
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Count: Henley Passport Index, updated 12 Oct 2026 (227 destinations incl. territories). Country list: Wikipedia – Visa requirements for Greek citizens (sovereign countries only). Always confirm entry rules with the destination before travel.

How Citizenship Shop helps

Add the program to your cart or click Buy now to reserve it for US$500. Create your client account and complete the pre-eligibility questions at checkout. A senior advisor then reviews your profile within one business day, confirms the best investment route and the exact government fees for your family, and prepares your application with a licensed local agent.

Greece Golden Visa: FAQ

How much does the Greece Golden Visa cost?

Starting from €250,000 for a commercial-to-residential conversion or listed building anywhere in Greece. Standard residential property starts from €400,000, or €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and the larger islands. The investment is paid directly to the seller or project, never to us.

How long does the Greece Golden Visa take?

Processing typically takes 10 months from submission of a complete application. Your advisor gives you a personal timeline after the pre-eligibility review.

Can I include my family in the application?

Family members who can be included: Spouse, children under 21 and both sets of parents. Your advisor checks each dependant’s eligibility before you apply.

Do I need to visit or live in Greece?

No minimum stay required. Rules change from time to time, so your advisor confirms the current requirement in writing.

Does the Greece Golden Visa lead to citizenship?

Citizenship possible after 7 years of actual residence with language test.

Official source

Prices and rules on this page were verified on 28 September 2026 against: Ministry of Migration & Asylum / Enterprise Greece.

Governments revise fees and thresholds without notice. Your advisor confirms the exact figures in writing before any investment is made.

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