Greece runs an investment residency route, widely called the Golden Visa, that grants residence to investors from outside the European Union. Vietnamese nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors. The thresholds changed recently, so this page sets out the current position.
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.
Vietnamese nationals are eligible. As citizens of a country outside the European Union, they qualify on the same terms as most other foreign investors, and there is no reported nationality bar.
Applicants generally must be at least 18, hold a clean criminal record, carry valid health insurance and make and maintain the qualifying investment for the required period. Confirm the live eligibility rules with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
The main route is real estate. The required amount now depends on where the property sits. A higher band applies in the most in demand areas and a lower band applies elsewhere, with a reduced figure for specific conversions and listed historic buildings.
Capital market routes also exist, including investment funds, bank deposits and government bonds, each with its own minimum. Confirm the live list and the figure for your target location with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum before committing any money.
Residence permits under this route are usually issued for five years and are renewable while the investment is held. Processing times vary with volume. The route carries a light physical stay requirement. Confirm current scheduling with the official authority.
The figures below are indicative entry points. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts, the tier for your area and all fees with the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate, higher tier areas | From EUR 800,000 | Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands. Confirm the current figure |
| Real estate, other areas | From EUR 400,000 | Applies outside the higher tier zones. Confirm the current figure |
| Real estate, special category | From EUR 250,000 | Commercial to residential conversions and listed historic buildings. Confirm eligibility |
| Investment fund route | From EUR 350,000 | Greek focused funds. Confirm the current minimum |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Application, biometrics and renewal fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. Vietnamese nationals are eligible as investors from outside the European Union. Eligibility depends on a qualifying investment and passing due diligence, not on nationality.
It depends on location. A higher tier applies in the most in demand areas and a lower tier applies elsewhere, with a reduced figure for certain conversions and listed buildings. Confirm the current figure for your area with the official authority.
It is a residence route. A path to citizenship can follow after long lawful residence and meeting separate naturalisation conditions, including language. 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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