The Greece Golden Visa grants renewable residency to non European Union nationals who make a qualifying investment. Rules changed under recent legislation, so the threshold now depends on where and how you invest.
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 a residence by investment route open to non European Union and non European Economic Area nationals. It is administered by the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum. A successful applicant receives a renewable five year residence permit and is not required to live in Greece to keep it.
The framework was reshaped by Law 5100/2024 and later measures. The headline change is that the real estate threshold is no longer a single national figure. It now varies by region and by the type of property, so the same purchase price can qualify in one area and fall short in another.
Real estate remains the most used route. As of 2026 the minimum property value is reported at 800,000 euros in higher demand areas, which include Attica, the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population above 3,100, and 400,000 euros in other regions. A 250,000 euros option is reported for properties converted from another use to residential and for restoration of listed buildings, subject to conditions.
Greece also opened a startup route on the Elevate Greece platform and offers financial routes such as investment fund units and bank deposits. Confirm the current figure and conditions for each route with the official authority before acting.
Processing time depends on appointment availability and case complexity. In broad terms applicants complete the investment, submit biometrics and supporting documents, and receive a residence permit card. The permit runs for five years and is renewable as long as the qualifying investment is maintained. Confirm current processing times with the official authority, since they change with demand.
The permit gives the holder and qualifying family members the right to live in Greece and to travel within the Schengen area under the standard short stay rules. It does not by itself grant the right to work as an employee, and it is a residence status rather than citizenship. A path to citizenship exists separately and carries its own residence and language conditions. Confirm the current rules with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate, higher demand areas | 800,000 euros | Attica, Thessaloniki unit, Mykonos, Santorini, islands above 3,100 people |
| Real estate, other regions | 400,000 euros | Lower threshold outside the high demand zones |
| Conversion or restoration route | 250,000 euros | Property converted to residential use or a listed building, subject to conditions |
| Application and card fees | Confirm with the official authority | Set by the Greek state and subject to change |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
No minimum stay is reported for keeping the residence permit, but you must maintain the qualifying investment. Confirm the current rule with the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
Recent measures restrict placing the property used for the visa on short term rental. Confirm the current position with the official authority before you let the property.
No. The Golden Visa is a residence permit. Citizenship is a separate process with its own residence and language requirements.
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.
We introduce you to vetted, independent advisors, in confidence and at no obligation. Your topic is noted for you below.
Independent and paid by the people we help, never by a government and never by a firm.
One short email when a programme rule changes, with the official source named so you can verify it. No hype, unsubscribe anytime.