Greece offers a residence permit to investors from outside the European Union, including Nigerian citizens, in return for a qualifying investment. Thresholds rose under recent legislation, so confirm the current figure for your chosen area before you commit.
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 Nigerian citizens can apply on the same terms as other eligible applicants. There is no published rule that excludes Nigerian nationals.
Applicants must be at least 18, hold a clean criminal record and complete the due diligence checks run by the Greek authorities. The permit can cover the main applicant, a spouse, dependent children and dependent parents.
The main route is real estate. As of June 2026 the property threshold is 800,000 euros in higher demand areas such as the Athens and Thessaloniki metropolitan regions, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands, and 400,000 euros in most other regions.
A lower 250,000 euro option applies to certain property conversions from commercial to residential use and to qualifying restorations. Financial routes include investments in funds, bank deposits and government or corporate bonds at higher set amounts. Confirm the figure for your specific area and route with the official authority.
Processing times vary with caseload and the route chosen. The residence permit is issued for five years and is renewable while the investment is held. Greece sets a path to citizenship by naturalisation after a longer period of lawful residence under separate rules. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Beyond the qualifying investment, applicants meet government application fees, legal and due diligence costs and the usual property transfer taxes where real estate is bought. Figures change, so treat any number as indicative until the official authority confirms it.
| Route | Indicative minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate, higher demand areas | 800,000 euros | Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands |
| Real estate, other regions | 400,000 euros | Most other areas |
| Property conversion route | 250,000 euros | Conversion from commercial to residential and certain restorations |
| Financial routes | Set higher amounts | Funds, deposits, government and corporate bonds. Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
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 programme is open to applicants from outside the European Union and there is no published rule that excludes Nigerian nationals. Confirm your eligibility with the official authority.
It depends on the route and the area. As of June 2026 real estate ranges from 250,000 euros for certain conversions up to 800,000 euros in higher demand areas. Confirm the current figure with the official authority.
It is a residence permit. Greece allows naturalisation after a longer qualifying period of lawful residence under separate rules. Confirm the current requirements 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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