How much must I invest?

For real estate the minimum depends on location and property type: a higher tier for prime areas, a mid tier for most regions, and a lower tier for special cases such as listed-building restoration or commercial-to-residential conversion. Confirm the current figures before committing.

Do I have to live in Greece?

No. The Golden Visa does not impose a minimum-stay requirement, though the permit must be renewed and the investment maintained.

Can I rent out the property short-term?

Greek law restricts using Golden Visa property for short-term (Airbnb-type) rentals; check the current rules before buying.

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Greek Golden Visa (Permanent Residence Permit for Investors)

Investor route granting a renewable permanent residence permit to non-EU nationals who make a qualifying investment, most commonly in Greek real estate.

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Under review — check current rules

Golden Visa thresholds (€250,000 / €400,000 / €800,000) and the exact eligible zones were revised by Law 5100/2024 and change over time; verify the current tiers and zone map against the official Golden Visa page before relying on them.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Greece government website before you apply.

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Who it's for
Requirements
What you can do
How to apply
Documents
Frequently asked questions

Issued by: Ministry of Migration and Asylum
Main route: Real-estate investment (other qualifying investment types also exist)
Investment tiers: €800,000 (prime areas) / €400,000 (most regions) / €250,000 (special cases)
Duration: Renewable permit, maintained while the investment is held
Legal basis: Law 4251/2014 (investor permit); thresholds revised by Law 5100/2024

Who it's for

Non-EU investors who want Greek (and Schengen) residence through a qualifying investment, without a requirement to relocate, and who wish to include family members.

Requirements

A qualifying investment meeting the applicable minimum threshold (e.g. real estate in the relevant zone)
Full payment evidenced by notarial and land-registry documents (for property)
Valid passport and application form with photographs
Health insurance covering the applicant
Compliance with restrictions such as the ban on short-term rental of Golden Visa property

What you can do

Reside in Greece without a minimum-stay requirement
Include a spouse and dependent family members
Travel within the Schengen area
Renew the permit for as long as the investment is maintained

How to apply

Complete the qualifying investment (for property, the purchase is finalised by notarial deed and registered), then submit the investor residence-permit application to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum with the ownership and payment evidence, insurance and identity documents. The correct minimum threshold depends on the location and type of the property.

Documents

Notarial purchase deed and land-registry certificate (for real estate)
Proof of full payment of the investment
Passport and application photographs
Health insurance policy
Application form and applicable fees

Frequently asked questions

For real estate the minimum depends on location and property type: a higher tier for prime areas, a mid tier for most regions, and a lower tier for special cases such as listed-building restoration or commercial-to-residential conversion. Confirm the current figures before committing.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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