Greece Golden Visa

Program Overview

The Greece Golden Visa is Greece's investment migration program, providing qualified investors and their families with residency rights through a qualifying investment. The program offers a structured path to permanent residency and eventual citizenship.

Investment begins at €250,000, with multiple qualifying options available. The program includes family coverage for spouse, children under 21, parents of either spouse.

Investment Options

Greece offers 4 investment pathways to qualify for the program:

• Real estate: €250,000 (€400,000 in popular areas from Sep 2024) — Residential or commercial property
• Securities/Bonds: €400,000 — Greek government bonds or shares
• Bank deposit: €400,000 — Term deposit in Greek bank
• Capital contribution: €400,000 — Greek company share capital increase

Key Highlights

• Zero physical presence requirement — pure investment residency
• Fastest processing in EU (2-6 months)
• Schengen Area access
• Rental yield potential on real estate

Residency & Citizenship Timeline

The Greece Golden Visa offers the following timeline:

• Processing time: 2-6 months
• Residency requirement: None
• Physical presence: None required
• Path to permanent residency: 5 years (renewable every 5 years)
• Path to citizenship: 7 years (requires 183+ days/year physical presence + Greek language)
• Dual citizenship: Yes

Tax Considerations

Non-dom tax regime available for HNWI (€100k annual flat tax). Investors should consult with qualified tax advisors to understand the full implications of Greece's tax regime on their specific financial situation, including any double taxation treaties with their country of origin.

Who Is This Program Best For?

The Greece Golden Visa is particularly well-suited for investors seeking European Union residency or citizenship with access to the Schengen Area, a high quality of life, and a stable investment environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the investment amount and eligibility rules guaranteed to stay the same?

No. Investment migration rules, fees and qualifying routes can change. Check the official government source linked on this page before relying on any figure or timeline.

Does approval automatically make me a tax resident or citizen?

Not necessarily. Immigration status, tax residence and citizenship are separate legal questions. Obtain country-specific immigration and tax advice for your circumstances.