Greece runs an investment residency route, often called the Golden Visa, overseen by the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum. American nationals can apply on the same basis as other investors from outside the European Union. The investment thresholds changed under recent reforms, so plan around the current rules.
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.
Americans are eligible. As citizens of a country outside the European Union, US nationals qualify on the same terms as most other foreign investors, with no reported nationality bar.
The main applicant must generally be at least 18, hold a clean criminal record and make and maintain a qualifying investment for the required period. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The main route is a qualifying property investment, now priced by location and project type. Higher demand areas carry a higher threshold than other regions, and conversion or restoration projects sit at a lower band. Capital routes such as a bank deposit, bonds or shares also exist at higher amounts. Confirm the live list of routes and the current bands with the official authority before committing any money.
The residence permit is issued for a set renewable period while the qualifying investment is held. Physical stay requirements are light. Processing times vary with application volume, so confirm current scheduling with the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The figures below are indicative entry points under the location based bands. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts and fees with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Property in higher demand areas | From EUR 800,000 | Areas such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands. Confirm the current band with the authority |
| Property in other areas | From EUR 400,000 | Most other regions. Confirm the current band with the authority |
| Conversion or restoration projects | From EUR 250,000 | Commercial to residential conversion or listed building restoration. Confirm eligibility with the authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application and residence card fees apply per applicant |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. US nationals are eligible as investors from outside the European Union. Eligibility depends on making a qualifying investment and passing due diligence, not on nationality.
It depends on location and project type. Reported bands sit at EUR 800,000 for higher demand areas, EUR 400,000 for other regions and EUR 250,000 for conversion or restoration projects. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.
No. It is a residency route. Naturalisation is a separate and longer process with its own requirements. Confirm the current rules 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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