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GoldenVisa

Europe's most accessible Golden Visa — Schengen access with zero stay requirement.

Greece Sourcing Premium
MINIMUM ENTRY€250K / €800KZone based rules
5 YearsPERMANENT CARDSchengen residency
PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Greek Golden Visa is the EU's most popular residency-by-investment program — full Schengen movement for the investor and family, no minimum stay, and a clear path to long-term EU residency. Following the 2024 reform, the entry threshold is tiered by zone, with Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini at the higher band.

InvestmentFrom €250K (€400K / €800K in high-demand zones)
Visa Length5 years (renewable)
Processing60–90 days
Stay RequirementNone
BENEFITS

What you unlock.

  • +Visa-free Schengen travel (27 countries)
  • +Family included: spouse, children under 21, dependent parents
  • +Renewable indefinitely while investment is held
  • +Path to permanent residency and citizenship
  • +No tax residency triggered unless 183+ days in Greece
REQUIREMENTS

What you need.

  • Qualifying real-estate purchase in the chosen zone
  • Single or combined properties (rules vary by zone)
  • Clean criminal record from country of origin
  • Greek tax number (AFM) and bank account
  • Private health insurance
QUALIFYING ROUTES

Choose your structure.

€800,000

Tier 1 — €800K

Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and other high-demand municipalities.

€400,000

Tier 2 — €400K

Other Greek regions — strong yields in growing tourism corridors.

€250,000

Heritage / Conversion — €250K

Restoration of listed buildings or conversion of commercial to residential.

TIMELINE

From brief to card.

Month 1

AFM, Bank & Power of Attorney

Open Greek tax number and bank account; PoA enables remote closing.

Month 1-2

Property Selection & Purchase

Notarial deed, transfer tax (3%), title registration.

Month 2-3

Biometrics

One trip to Greece for biometrics — the only mandatory visit.

Month 3

Residency Cards Issued

5-year Golden Visa cards delivered for the whole family.

CONSIDERATIONS

Tier-1 zones now at €800K — the €250K route is restoration-only

Rental of the qualifying property allowed (long-let; short-let restricted in some zones)

Citizenship path requires 7 years residency and Greek language test

PRIVATE CONSULTATION

Bookyour45-minuteconsultation.

Pick a date and time that works for you. We map your capital, residency goals and timeline against current market windows — then propose a sequenced plan.

  • Buyer-only · no developer commissions accepted
  • Confidential · NDA on request
  • Engagement starts from USD 5,000 advisory fee
  • One-click WhatsApp cancel · no email tag
ALL TIMES SHOWN IN EET · ATHENS
CHOOSE A DATE

Pick a day that suits you.

GREECE WORKING WEEK · MON–FRI

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: We are real estate advisory and give you best returns property selection and ROI driven investments. We are not a financial advisory and do not deal with banking services.

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