Since leaving the European Union, British nationals are treated as third country nationals and can apply for the Greece Golden Visa. The property thresholds changed and now depend on location and property type.
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.
As third country nationals after Brexit, British citizens can apply for the Greece Golden Visa on the same basis as other non EU applicants. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a clean criminal record and show that the qualifying funds come from a lawful source. The visa is a residence permit, not citizenship, though long term routes to naturalisation exist under separate rules.
The headline route is real estate. Reported thresholds are 800,000 euro in the highest demand areas such as Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands, and 400,000 euro across most other regions. A 250,000 euro level is reported for specific categories such as converting a commercial property to residential use and restoring listed heritage buildings. A minimum property size and a single property condition are also reported. Other capital routes exist. Confirm the current thresholds and conditions with the official authority.
The Golden Visa is a residence permit that is generally renewable while the qualifying investment is held. Processing times depend on the file and on biometrics appointments. Confirm current processing and renewal terms with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Beyond the property price, British applicants should budget for transfer tax, notary and legal fees, the application and residence permit fees and professional support. We do not publish a fixed total here because fees and the tier thresholds change. Confirm the current schedule with the official authority.
| Zone or category | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Highest demand areas | 800,000 euro | Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands |
| Most other regions | 400,000 euro | Lower demand mainland and smaller islands |
| Conversions and heritage restoration | 250,000 euro | Specific categories only |
| Minimum property size | Reported at 120 square metres | Confirm with the official authority |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Since Brexit, British citizens apply as third country nationals on the same basis as other non EU applicants. Confirm the current rules with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Thresholds are tiered. Reported minimums are 800,000 euro in the highest demand areas, 400,000 euro in most other regions, and 250,000 euro for specific cases. Verify the current tiers before acting.
No. It is a residence permit. Citizenship follows separate naturalisation rules after a long qualifying period. Confirm the current position with the official authority.
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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