Greece runs a residence by investment programme known as the Golden Visa. The real estate thresholds changed and now depend on the location of the property. This page explains how it applies to Turkish citizens.
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 Golden Visa is open to citizens of countries outside the European Union who make a qualifying investment, and Turkish citizens may apply.
Greece restricts property purchases by foreign nationals in some border regions, where special permission can be required. Confirm both your eligibility and any location restriction with the official authority.
The main route is the purchase of real estate. The minimum now depends on where the property sits. A higher tier applies to the most in demand areas such as the Athens and Thessaloniki areas and several popular islands, a middle tier applies to other regions, and a lower tier applies to certain heritage or conversion properties. A minimum property size and a single property rule are also reported, and short term holiday letting of the property is reported to be restricted. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
The residence permit is reported to be issued for five years and renewable while the investment is held. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
The table below sets out the reported qualifying amounts. Treat every figure as indicative and confirm the current numbers with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate, higher tier areas | EUR 800,000 reported | Athens and Thessaloniki areas and popular islands. Confirm the current figure |
| Real estate, other regions | EUR 400,000 reported | Confirm the current figure with the official authority |
| Real estate, heritage or conversion | EUR 250,000 reported | Specific property types only |
| Minimum property size | Reported at 120 square metres | Single property only |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
The real estate thresholds were raised and now vary by location, with the highest minimum in the most in demand areas. Confirm the figure for your chosen property with the official authority.
Greece restricts property purchases by foreign nationals in some border regions, where special permission can be required. Confirm any location restriction with the official authority before you commit.
Reporting indicates short term holiday letting of the qualifying property is restricted. Confirm the current rules 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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