Europe • Greece
Greece Golden Visa
€250,000+
Investment amount
4+ months
Processing time
5 years
Investment return
The minimum investment starts at €250,000 in qualifying cases, and family members can be included in one application.
The permit is valid for 5 years and renewable if the qualifying investment is maintained.
5 benefits you can secure with the Greece Golden Visa
Greek residents can spend up to 90 days out of 180 in any Schengen country without a visa.
Greek residents can spend up to 90 days out of 180 in any Schengen country without a visa.
Investors can earn up to 5% annually from Greek rentals or 4—5% from funds. Ownership must be maintained, but assets can be sold and changed for another qualifying property.
New Greek properties are exempt from 24% VAT; a 3% transfer tax applies. Tax residents may opt for a €100,000 flat tax on global income instead of rates up to 45%.
The Golden Visa grants unlimited entries into Greece for unlimited time but doesn’t require relocation.
Citizenship requires 7 years of 183-day stays, a clean record, and a Greek language, history, and culture exams. Dual citizenship is allowed.
One investment, residency for all
The spouse and partner, children, and parents can get Greek residency with the investor under one application.
Investment options for the Greece Golden Visa
Greece investment residency requires to purchase a property, open a bank deposit or buy units of an investment fund.
Real estate — €250,000+
Investments start at €400,000 or €800,000, depending on location, with a €250,000 exception for properties bought for renovation. Properties can be rented out for long-term and bring up to 10% per year.
Real estate | Investments start at €400,000 or €800,000, depending on location, with a €250,000 exception for properties bought for renovation. Properties can be rented out for long-term and bring up to 10% per year. |
Units of investment funds €350,000+
Greece investment visa applicants can invest in licensed mutual and alternative funds that support the Greek economy. An average annual yield is 4—5%.
Units of investment funds €350,000+ | Greece investment visa applicants can invest in licensed mutual and alternative funds that support the Greek economy. An average annual yield is 4—5%. |
Bank deposit €500,000+
Investors open fixed-term deposits with Greek banks for at least 1 year, set to renew automatically. The account can also include the investor’s spouse, partner, and close family members.
Bank deposit €500,000+ | Investors open fixed-term deposits with Greek banks for at least 1 year, set to renew automatically. The account can also include the investor’s spouse, partner, and close family members. |
Greece Golden Visa
Earn up to 5% of annual returns, optimise taxes, and get long-term EU residency.
The minimum investment starts at €250,000 in qualifying cases, and family members can be included in one application.
The permit is valid for 5 years and renewable if the qualifying investment is maintained.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.