Athens, designated higher-threshold zones
Premium central neighbourhoods (Kolonaki, Glyfada, Vouliagmeni) require an €800,000 minimum for a single-property purchase under the 2024 reforms.
From €800K
At a glance
Minimum investment
€250K
Processing time
Typically 2–4 months from property acquisition.
Family included
Spouse, dependent children up to 21, and dependent parents of both spouses.
Path to citizenship
Eligibility for naturalisation after 7 years of legal residence, subject to language and integration requirements.
Visa-free travel
Visa-free movement throughout the 27 Schengen states.
Residency renewal
Five-year residence permit, renewable indefinitely while the qualifying investment is retained.
Benefits
Benefits
Full EU residency for the entire qualifying family, with no minimum stay requirement.
Schengen-wide travel without additional visas.
A tangible asset that pays a rental yield while it qualifies you for residency.
Access to Greek public healthcare and education for the family.
No language test or interview at the residency stage.
Eligibility to apply for Greek citizenship after seven years.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Be a non-EU/EEA national over the age of 18.
Acquire qualifying Greek real estate at or above the program threshold.
Provide a clean criminal record certificate (apostilled).
Hold valid private health insurance covering treatment in Greece.
Demonstrate lawful source of funds.
The process
Greece Golden Visa
01
Strategy and pre-clearance
We confirm eligibility, model the tax position, and identify the property zones that match the threshold and your objectives.
02
Power of attorney and Greek tax number
A limited power of attorney to a Greek attorney enables remote acquisition. We obtain the AFM (Greek tax number) and open a Greek bank account.
03
Property due diligence and acquisition
Title, planning, encumbrances, and tax certificates verified. Notarial signing handled by your attorney; funds remitted through compliant channels.
04
Residency application
Biometric appointment for each family member (one visit to Greece). Blue slips issued immediately granting Schengen freedom of movement.
05
Residence cards issued
Five-year cards delivered. Renewable indefinitely while the investment is held.
Investment options
Investment options
Mainland Greece and Greater Athens
Most regions remain at the €400,000 threshold for new single-property purchases.
From €400K
Restoration and commercial conversion
Listed-building restoration and commercial-to-residential conversion qualify at €250,000, subject to project specifics.
From €250K
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
No. The Greece Golden Visa has no minimum-stay requirement. You only need to retain the qualifying investment.
Yes. The program includes the spouse, dependent children up to age 21 (extendable for full-time students), and dependent parents of both spouses.
Yes. Under the 2024 reforms, the qualifying investment must be a single property (or a single new-build agreement). We will help you find an asset that meets your residency and lifestyle goals.
Long-term residential rental is permitted. Short-term (Airbnb-style) letting of a Golden Visa property is not permitted under the current rules.
After seven years of legal residence, subject to language and integration requirements. Note that the residency permit alone does not count toward the seven-year period unless physical residence is maintained.
Government fees, taxes (transfer tax or VAT depending on the asset), legal fees, due diligence, translations, and GMRC advisory fees. We provide a fully itemised quote before any commitment.
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Important disclaimers
- Program parameters, thresholds, and processing times are set by the Greek government and may change. The figures above reflect the 2024 reforms and are current as of publication.
- GMRC provides advisory and coordination services only. Final approval of any residency permit rests with the Greek authorities. Nothing on this page constitutes legal, tax, or investment advice.