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Investment & residency routes in Greece

Five-year renewable investor residence through real estate from €250,000 (conversions/listed buildings) to €800,000.

1 open program Last verified 6 Oct 2026

Greece's Golden Visa is a five-year renewable residence permit for real estate investors. Thresholds are €800,000 in the most sought-after areas, €400,000 elsewhere, and €250,000 only for conversions to residential use and listed buildings. The permit does not give the right to work.

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Greece Golden Visa (investor residence permit)

A five-year, renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals who buy qualifying real estate in Greece. Thresholds are €800,000, €400,000 or €250,000 depending on location and property type. It does not allow employment.

  • Property
Minimum
From €250,000
Permit
5 years, renewable
  • Family: not verified
  • Not verified
Verified 6 Oct 2026

Family, residence and renewal at a glance

Summary only — see each program for full conditions. “Not verified” means we could not confirm it from an official source.

Greece Golden Visa (investor residence permit)

Temporary / renewable residence
Legal outcome
Residence permit for investors (tied to the investment)
Family
Family eligibility was not confirmed on the official sources checked. Confirm with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum before applying.
Minimum stay
Not verified
Renewal
Renewable for further five-year periods while the qualifying property is kept. The permit is revoked if the property is resold.
Keeping the investment
Not verified
Citizenship
No direct citizenship. Naturalisation is a separate process under Greek nationality law and is not covered by this permit.
  • Property

Greece: frequently asked questions

Can I work in Greece with a Golden Visa?

No. The official procedure registry states that investor residence permits do not give a right of access to any form of employment.

What happens if I sell the property?

The permit is revoked if the qualifying property is resold.

Official sources

General guidance only

Program rules, eligibility, investment thresholds and immigration requirements may change. Information is for general guidance and does not constitute legal, immigration, tax or investment advice.
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