The cost of a Greece Golden Visa depends mainly on where you buy and which route you choose. Greece revised its property tiers in 2024, so older figures may mislead.
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 runs a tiered property route. As of 2026 the main real estate tiers are 800,000 euro for property in higher demand areas such as Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and certain larger islands, and 400,000 euro for property elsewhere in the country. A reduced 250,000 euro tier applies to specific cases such as converting a commercial building to residential use or restoring a listed building. Other investment options exist, including capital and securities routes. Confirm the current tier for your target area with the official authority.
A government filing fee applies per application. Published figures indicate around 2,000 euro for the main applicant plus a smaller amount for each dependent. A property transfer tax of about 3 percent applies at the notarial closing for most purchases, with VAT applying instead in some new build cases. Residence permit card fees also apply. Confirm the current amounts with the Ministry and the notary, since fees change.
Beyond the investment, budget for legal fees, notary and land registry costs, a property survey, and any agency commission. Translation and apostille of documents, a Greek tax number and a local bank account are also commonly needed. Professional fees vary widely by provider and by the complexity of the purchase. Learn how to compare advisors rather than relying on a single quote.
A realistic budget is the qualifying property price plus transfer tax, government and card fees, and professional costs. For an 800,000 euro purchase the additional costs commonly run into the tens of thousands of euro once tax and fees are added. Build your own number from current figures and confirm each line with the official authority and a licensed professional.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property route, higher demand areas | 800,000 euro | Attica, Thessaloniki and certain islands |
| Property route, other areas | 400,000 euro | Most of the rest of Greece |
| Reduced tier, special cases | 250,000 euro | Commercial to residential conversion or listed building restoration |
| Government filing fee | About 2,000 euro per main applicant | Plus a smaller fee per dependent, confirm the current figure |
| Transfer tax | About 3 percent of price | VAT may apply instead on some new builds |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The lowest property tier is 250,000 euro for specific cases such as a commercial to residential conversion or a listed building restoration. The standard tiers are 400,000 euro and 800,000 euro depending on location. Confirm the tier for your area with the official authority.
Yes. Greece revised its tiers in 2024 and removed the former 500,000 euro band. Use current figures rather than older guides.
Expect transfer tax of about 3 percent, a government filing fee, residence card fees, and professional costs such as legal, notary and registry fees. Confirm each with the official authority and a licensed professional.
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.
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