Mexican nationals can apply for the Greece Golden Visa, a residence permit granted to non European Union investors who place a qualifying investment in Greece. The investment thresholds were raised in 2024, so the figures below reflect the current tiered structure.
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.
The Greece Golden Visa is open to nationals from outside the European Union and the European Economic Area, which includes Mexican citizens. There is no nationality based exclusion that bars Mexican applicants from the programme.
Applicants generally need a clean criminal record, valid health insurance and proof that the qualifying investment funds are lawfully sourced. Spouses, dependent children and dependent parents can usually be included on the same application. Confirm the current family and documentation rules with the official authority.
Real estate is the most common route. The minimum property investment is 800,000 euro in high demand zones, which include the Athens metropolitan area, the Thessaloniki metropolitan area, Mykonos, Santorini and Greek islands with more than 3,100 residents. In the rest of Greece the threshold is 400,000 euro. A reduced 250,000 euro tier applies only to specific projects, such as converting a non residential building into a residence or restoring a listed heritage property. A purchased property must be at least 120 square meters.
Capital and financial routes also exist. These include a capital contribution of at least 500,000 euro into Greek companies or qualifying funds, an investment of 250,000 euro into a Greek start up, and the purchase of shares, bonds or fund units across a range of minimums. Confirm the exact instrument thresholds with the official authority, since they vary by asset type.
Processing times vary with case volume and document readiness. The resulting permit is a five year residence permit that can be renewed for as long as the qualifying investment is maintained. Confirm current processing times and renewal conditions with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants should budget for government application fees, the residence permit card fee, legal and translation costs, and ongoing property taxes where real estate is involved. The table below shows the qualifying investment tiers. Confirm all government fees with the official authority, as published amounts change.
The Greece Golden Visa grants residence in Greece and visa free travel within the Schengen Area under the rules that apply to residence permit holders. It does not by itself grant Greek or European Union citizenship. Naturalisation in Greece is a separate process with its own residence, language and integration requirements. Confirm the current naturalisation pathway with the official authority.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate, high demand zones | 800,000 euro | Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands above 3,100 residents |
| Real estate, other regions | 400,000 euro | Minimum property size of 120 square meters |
| Real estate, conversion or heritage | 250,000 euro | Only for specific conversion or restoration projects |
| Capital contribution into companies or funds | 500,000 euro | Confirm qualifying entities with the official authority |
| Greek start up investment | 250,000 euro | Confirm conditions with the official authority |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm with the official authority | Application, permit card, legal and translation costs apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to non European Union nationals, which includes Mexican citizens. There is no nationality based bar for Mexican applicants. Confirm current eligibility with the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The lowest real estate tier is 250,000 euro, but it applies only to specific conversion or heritage restoration projects. Standard real estate tiers are 400,000 euro or 800,000 euro depending on the zone. Confirm which tier fits your plan with the official authority.
Not directly. It grants residence. Greek citizenship is a separate naturalisation process with its own residence, language and integration requirements. Confirm the pathway with the official authority.
The permit is issued for five years and can be renewed for as long as the qualifying investment is maintained. Confirm renewal conditions 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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