These two routes are no longer comparable as live options. Greece's Golden Visa is open with revised price tiers, while Montenegro's citizenship by investment programme closed at the end of 2022.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Greece's Golden Visa, overseen by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, grants European Union residence, mainly through real estate. Since 1 September 2024 the property thresholds are 800,000 euros in prime areas and 400,000 euros elsewhere, with limited special cases at 250,000 euros.
Montenegro's citizenship by investment programme closed to new applicants on 31 December 2022. It previously offered citizenship through a combination of a government contribution and an approved investment. It has not reopened, and Montenegro has signalled it is unlikely to restart it while pursuing European Union accession.
Greece's Golden Visa is a current, open route to residence. Montenegro no longer offers citizenship by investment. Montenegro does operate a residence pathway tied to property ownership, administered by its Ministry of the Interior, which is residence rather than citizenship. Confirm the current rules and figures with each official authority before relying on them.
Greece's entry cost depends on location, from 250,000 euros in narrow special cases up to 800,000 euros in prime areas, plus taxes and fees. Montenegro's citizenship figures are historical because the programme is closed, so we do not list them as if they were available. Do not rely on older Montenegro citizenship figures.
If you want a live European residence route, Greece is the relevant option here and Montenegro citizenship by investment is not available. If your interest was specifically a second passport from Montenegro, that route is closed, and a vetted advisor can help you compare other citizenship options that are currently open.
| Item | Greece Golden Visa | Montenegro Citizenship |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Open | Closed since 31 December 2022 |
| Outcome | EU residence | Citizenship, no longer available |
| Main route | Real estate | Historical, programme closed |
| Indicative minimum | 250,000 to 800,000 euros by area | Not applicable, programme closed |
| Official authority | Ministry of Migration and Asylum | Government of Montenegro |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No. The programme closed to new applicants on 31 December 2022 and has not reopened. Confirm the current position with the Government of Montenegro.
Montenegro has a residence pathway tied to property ownership through its Ministry of the Interior, which is residence rather than citizenship. Confirm the current rules with the authority.
Yes. It remains open, with property thresholds revised from 1 September 2024. Confirm current figures with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The rules for this route changed recently. Confirm the current position with current guidance before you act.
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