Greece reshaped its Golden Visa through recent legislation. The headline is that real estate thresholds now depend on location and property type, and the property used for the visa cannot be let on short term rental.
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.
Greece moved away from a single national real estate threshold. Under Law 5100/2024 and later measures, the minimum property value now depends on where you buy and what you buy. Reporting for 2026 cites 800,000 euros in higher demand areas such as Attica, the regional unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population above 3,100, and 400,000 euros elsewhere. A 250,000 euros option applies to conversions to residential use and to listed building restoration, subject to conditions. A startup route on the Elevate Greece platform opened from the start of 2025.
Reporting indicates the property used for the visa can no longer be placed on short term rental, and that recent measures change how the permit validity is dated, starting the five year term from issuance rather than the application filing date. Financial routes such as investment fund units and bank deposits are also reported to be available at their own thresholds. The permit remains renewable while the qualifying investment is held. Confirm each current figure and condition with the official authority.
Investment migration rules in Greece have moved several times in recent years, so thresholds and conditions can change again. Watch for further measures on short term rental, on minimum property size, and on processing and appointment availability. Always confirm the figure that applies to your chosen area and property type with the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum before acting.
| 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 |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Reporting for 2026 cites 800,000 euros in higher demand areas, 400,000 euros elsewhere, and a 250,000 euros conversion or restoration option. Confirm the figure for your area with the official authority.
Recent measures restrict letting the visa property on short term platforms. Confirm the current position with the Hellenic Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
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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