Greece runs an investment residency route known as the Golden Visa, managed by the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. Lebanese nationals can apply on the standard basis. The thresholds changed, so this page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
Lebanese nationals are eligible. The Golden Visa is open to investors from outside the European Union, so Lebanese citizens apply on the same terms as most other foreign buyers. Approval rests on a qualifying investment and clean due diligence, not on nationality.
Applicants need a valid passport, the qualifying investment and supporting documents. Confirm the live requirements with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The main route is the purchase of Greek real estate, with the minimum set by the location and type of property. Higher demand areas sit at the top tier, other regions sit at a middle tier, and a lower tier applies to certain conversions of commercial buildings to homes and to restorations of listed properties. Recent rules also restrict short term letting of qualifying property. Confirm the live tiers and conditions with the official authority before committing any money.
Greek residence permits under this route are commonly issued for five years and are renewable while the investment is held. Processing varies with application volume. Confirm current timelines with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The figures below are the headline property tiers after the change. They are investment amounts, not total cost, and fees and taxes apply on top. Confirm the current tier for your target area with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Top tier areas | From EUR 800,000 | Applies to high demand areas such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands. Confirm the current list |
| Other regions | From EUR 400,000 | Standard tier for most other areas. Confirm the current figure |
| Conversion or listed restoration | From EUR 250,000 | Lower tier for certain commercial to residential conversions and restorations of listed buildings. Confirm eligibility |
| Taxes and fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Transfer tax, legal and permit fees apply on top |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The route is open to investors from outside the European Union, including Lebanese nationals, subject to a qualifying investment and due diligence.
Greece moved from a single flat minimum to a tiered system based on location and property type, raising the entry level in high demand areas, and added restrictions such as limits on short term letting of qualifying property. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
No. It is a residence route. Greek citizenship has separate residence, language and other requirements. Confirm the current path 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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