Greece grants residency to investors through its Golden Visa programme, which is open to qualifying applicants from many countries, including Brazil. The thresholds changed substantially in 2024, so this page sets out the current shape of the route and where to confirm the binding detail.
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 does not exclude Brazilian nationals from the Golden Visa. The route is built around a qualifying investment plus standard requirements such as a valid passport, a clean criminal record and private health cover. A main applicant can usually include a spouse, dependent children and, in defined cases, dependent parents.
The Golden Visa grants residency, not citizenship. There is no minimum stay requirement to keep the permit, which is part of its appeal, but that also means time spent in Greece may be limited, which matters if citizenship is a long term goal. Confirm the current family and stay rules with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Since the 2024 overhaul, the real estate route runs on location based tiers. A higher minimum applies in prime zones such as Attica, Thessaloniki and popular islands, and a lower minimum applies elsewhere in the country. A reduced threshold survives for specific cases such as converting a commercial property to residential use or restoring a listed building, with a minimum unit size and a ban on short term rentals of Golden Visa property.
Real estate is the best known path, but Greece also recognises other qualifying investments such as capital contributions, government bonds and bank deposits at set levels. Confirm which routes are open and their exact figures with the official authority, since these have moved recently.
The residence permit is typically issued for a multi year term and renewed while the investment is held and conditions are met. Processing time depends on the completeness of the file and the property or investment closing. Confirm current processing times with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The defining cost is the qualifying investment. Government application fees, the permit fee, transfer taxes on property, legal and notary costs and ongoing health cover are separate and additional. The table shows the headline real estate tiers. Confirm the current figures and all fees with the official authority.
The Golden Visa gives residency in Greece and visa free movement within the Schengen Area for short stays under the rules in force. Greek citizenship is a separate process with its own residence, presence and language conditions. Because the Golden Visa carries no minimum stay, it does not by itself build the physical presence usually needed for naturalisation. Verify those separate rules before relying on them.
| Real estate tier | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prime zones | EUR 800,000 | Attica, Thessaloniki and certain popular islands; minimum unit size applies |
| Rest of the country | EUR 400,000 | Minimum unit size applies; short term rental of the property is banned |
| Conversion or restoration | EUR 250,000 | Narrow route for commercial to residential conversion or listed building restoration |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Migration and Asylum of Greece publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Greece does not exclude Brazilian nationals. Applicants must meet the investment and standard requirements. Confirm the current position with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Greece replaced the flat low real estate entry point with a tiered system. Prime zones carry a higher minimum, other regions a lower minimum, and a reduced threshold survives only for specific conversion and restoration cases. Confirm the exact current figures with the official authority.
No. It grants residency. Greek citizenship is a separate process with residence, presence and language requirements that the Golden Visa does not satisfy on its own. Verify those rules before relying on them.
The Golden Visa has generally not required a minimum stay to keep the permit, but rules change. Confirm the current stay and renewal conditions 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.
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