Official name: Residence permit for investment purposes (Golden Visa) — Migration Code
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.
Greece grants investor residence permits to third-country nationals who acquire qualifying real estate. Since Law 5100/2024 the minimum depends on where the property is: €800,000 in the Attica Region, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants, and €400,000 elsewhere. A €250,000 threshold applies only to conversions of commercial or industrial buildings to residential use and to the restoration of listed buildings.
Greek law titles the permit a “permanent residence permit” for investors, but it is valid for five years at a time and stays tied to the investment — selling the property ends it.
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B
€250,000 applies only to conversions to residential use and listed-building restorations. Ordinary residential purchases need €400,000 or €800,000 depending on location. Purchase costs and taxes are separate and not verified here.
Property
€800,000
Entire Attica Region, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants. Full ownership required; payment by bank transfer, crossed cheque or POS.
Property
€400,000
All areas not listed in the €800,000 band.
Property
€250,000
Conversion completed after 5 April 2024 and before applying. For industrial buildings, no industrial activity in the previous five years.
Property
€250,000
Property designated as a listed building (whole structure or façade) in the Government Gazette, to be restored or reconstructed.
Property
€400,000
€800,000 for properties in Attica and Thessaloniki; €400,000 elsewhere.
Listed separately from the investment. Amounts can change; unknown amounts are shown as “Not verified” and are not zero.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Residence permit fee | €2,000 | Per permit |
| Electronic residence permit card | €16 | Per card |
C
Individual assessment required
Family eligibility was not confirmed on the official sources checked. Confirm with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum before applying.
D
Valid travel document with entry visa or visa-exemption proof
Identity and lawful entry.
Notarial certificate
Confirms the purchase price, payment method and property details.
Land Registry / Cadastre proof of registration
Shows the acquisition is registered (or a lawyer's certificate where applicable).
Real estate declaration (E9)
Tax record of the property.
Health insurance contract
Insurance cover required for the application.
Recent photograph
For the permit card.
Engineer's technical report
For change-of-use and listed-building routes.
Company ownership documents
If the property is held through a company.
Translation, certification, legalisation or apostille may be required. The responsible authority can always request additional evidence.
E
Confirm the threshold that applies to the location and property type.
Pay through traceable means and register the title.
Applications are submitted through the Ministry of Migration and Asylum's electronic services.
The official registry lists a 50–60 day processing target.
Keep the property; a sale revokes the permit.
Processing time: 50–60 days (official procedure target) — official target, not guaranteed
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Last verified 6 October 2026
National Registry of Administrative Procedures (mitos.gov.gr) · checked 6 Oct 2026
National Registry of Administrative Procedures (mitos.gov.gr) · checked 6 Oct 2026
National Registry of Administrative Procedures (mitos.gov.gr) · checked 6 Oct 2026
Hellenic Republic — Housing Policy Portal · checked 6 Oct 2026
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.Portugal
A temporary, renewable residence permit for non-EU investors who make a qualifying non-real-estate investment in Portugal and keep it for five years. Buying property no longer qualifies.
Italy
A two-year visa for non-EU citizens who invest in Italian government bonds, companies, innovative startups or philanthropic initiatives. Property purchases are not a qualifying option.
United Arab Emirates
A long-term, renewable UAE residence visa for owners of property worth at least AED 2 million. Dubai and Abu Dhabi services issue it for 10 years; spouse, children and (in Dubai) parents can be sponsored.
