Greece Golden Visa
Programme
Established in 2013, the Greece Golden Visa gives non-EU citizens residency through real estate investment — the right to live, work, and study in Greece, visa-free travel across the Schengen Area, and a path to full EU citizenship after seven years.
Benefits of the Golden Visa
A cost-effective, well-established route to European residency — and eventually, citizenship.
Fast Processing
Applications are typically processed within four to six months.
Residency for the Entire Family
Residency benefits extend to the applicant’s entire family under a single investment.
Dual Nationality Permitted
Greece allows dual citizenship, so you may not need to renounce your current nationality.
Path to Citizenship
Eligible to apply for Greek and EU citizenship after seven years of continuous residence.
Free Travel Within Schengen
Live, work, and travel visa-free across the Schengen Area’s 20+ member countries.
Equal Education & Healthcare Access
The same rights to education and healthcare as Greek citizens.
Flexible Residency
Multiple entries allowed, with stays of up to three months at a time within the Schengen Area — no obligation to live in Greece full-time.
Your Path to Greek Residency
Client Assessment
Client On-Boarding
Documents & Real Estate Investment
Submissions
Biometrics
Issuance of Golden Visa
Greece Golden Visa Programme Details
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | €400,000 – €800,000 in residential property (thresholds vary by region and property type) |
| Residency Benefit | Five-year residence permit, renewable indefinitely while the investment is maintained |
| Citizenship Eligibility | Eligible to apply for citizenship after seven years of continuous residence |
| Programme Advantage | An affordable and efficient pathway to EU residency and citizenship |
Investment may take the form of a property purchase, property renovation, or the creation of new job positions. Additional due diligence and processing fees apply.
Greece
Modern Greece, established in 1830, is a member of the Eurozone and the EU. It is the seventh most-visited country in Europe, prized for its rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and more than 30 well-known islands including Crete, Mykonos, and Santorini.
Thanks to its geographic location, three separate continents can be reached within a single hour, and even the most remote regions of Europe within three hours. Greece holds the largest economy in the Balkans, making it a regional “middle power.”
- Capital
- Athens
- Total Area
- 131,957 km²
- Population
- 10.75 Million
- Languages
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Exchange Rate
- 1 USD ≈ 0.86 EUR
Who Can Apply
Anyone can apply for the Greece Golden Visa programme, regardless of nationality. Some applicants use the route to remain based in their country of origin while keeping the residency permit valid by maintaining the investment — the permit is renewable indefinitely, and the purchased property can be rented out to locals or tourists for income.
Greek Passport Mobility
Those who choose to reside in Greece can apply for citizenship after seven years. As Greek citizens, they hold an EU passport with strong global mobility — visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Visa-Free & Visa-on-Arrival Access — Greek Passport
Once naturalised, Greek passport holders enjoy strong global mobility, including:
*Visa policies change frequently. Always confirm entry requirements with official government or embassy sources before travel.
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Everything You Need to Know
If the investment is maintained, the five-year validity period may be renewed indefinitely. Residents who choose to live in Greece may apply for citizenship after seven years of uninterrupted residency.
Anyone can apply for the Greece Golden Visa programme, regardless of nationality.
A minimum real estate investment of €400,000 – €800,000, in the form of a property purchase, property renovation, or the creation of new job positions.
Yes. Greece allows dual citizenship, so you may not need to renounce your current nationality, subject to the immigration laws of your country of origin.
No. You can hold the permit while residing in your country of origin, as long as the investment is maintained. The purchased property can also be rented out to locals or tourists for income.
Yes. If you choose to reside in Greece, you can apply for citizenship after seven years of continuous residence.
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