Golden Visa · Real Estate (€250k–€800k)
Greek EU residence by buying qualifying property, with thresholds tiered by location.
Cost, processing time and complexity are VisaPath's general guidance, not official figures, and vary by applicant and current rules.
Who it's for
About this route
The real-estate route grants a renewable EU residence permit when you buy qualifying Greek property. Since the 2024 reform the minimum is tiered by location: €800,000 in prime areas (such as Attica, Thessaloniki and popular islands), €400,000 in the rest of Greece, and a €250,000 entry limited to specific conversion or restoration projects. It suits investors who want a tangible asset alongside EU residence; rules and thresholds change, so professional review is recommended.
Who it's for
- Investors who prefer owning a tangible property alongside EU residence
- Families wanting one application covering spouse, dependent children and dependent parents
- Buyers comfortable with the location tiers and Greek property purchase process
- Those prioritizing low or no minimum-stay over an immediate citizenship outcome
Benefits
- A renewable EU residence permit with Schengen travel, plus ownership of a Greek asset
- Family inclusion in a single application
- Generally no minimum physical-stay requirement under current rules
- A potential long-term route toward naturalization after sustained residence, subject to separate conditions
Requirements
- A qualifying property purchase at or above the threshold for its location tier, held for the duration of the permit
- Non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationality and a clean criminal record
- Proof of the lawful source and international transfer of the invested funds
- Greek tax number (AFM) and, usually, a Greek bank account
- Valid passport and private health insurance covering Greece
Documents commonly requested
- Valid passports for the main applicant and each family member
- Property deed and registration proving the qualifying purchase
- Evidence of the lawful source of funds and the transfer into Greece
- Criminal-record certificates, legalized or apostilled
- Marriage and birth certificates for family members, plus AFM and bank details
How to apply
- 1
Review your budget and target area to confirm the applicable threshold tier
- 2
Obtain a Greek tax number (AFM) and open a Greek bank account
- 3
Complete due diligence and the property purchase, documenting the source and transfer of funds
- 4
Submit biometrics and the residence-permit application with supporting documents
- 5
Receive residence cards for you and included family members, then renew while the property is held
Good to know
- Location tiers and minimums were reformed in 2024 and may change again; confirm current figures for your target area before committing.
- Qualifying real estate is subject to use restrictions — short-term and holiday-style rentals are commonly prohibited and violations may carry penalties or permit revocation.
- A residence permit is not citizenship; naturalization is a separate, multi-year process with no guaranteed outcome.
- This is general information, not legal or investment advice. Professional review is recommended before any purchase.
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