How much do I really need to invest?

€400,000 or €800,000 depending on the region, with a minimum property size of 120 m². The €250,000 figure applies only to commercial-to-residential conversions or the restoration of a listed building — it is not a general minimum.

Do I have to live in Greece?

No. There is no minimum-stay requirement to obtain or keep the Golden Visa residence permit, which renews every five years.

Can I rent it out on Airbnb?

No. Properties used for the Golden Visa cannot be let short-term; doing so carries a €50,000 fine and revocation of the permit. Long-term letting is possible.

When can I apply for citizenship?

A path to Greek citizenship opens after seven years of residence, subject to a B1-level Greek language exam.

Greek Golden Visa

€400k–€800k: Min. investment · by region
Schengen: Visa-free travel
Family: Spouse + under-21s + parents
No stay: No minimum-stay rule
5 yrs: Renewable permit

The programme

Residency through real estate — renewed every five years.

The Greek Golden Visa grants residency in Greece — and visa-free travel across the Schengen Area — through a qualifying property investment. There is no requirement to live in Greece to keep the permit, which is renewable every five years.

Since the reform of 31 August 2024, the investment thresholds depend on the region. We source the right property for your budget and goal, handle the purchase and paperwork, and manage it afterwards.

Why Greece

More than a visa.

A wide family

Your spouse, your children up to 21, and the parents of both you and your spouse are all included.

Schengen access

Live in Greece and travel visa-free across the Schengen Area, with a path to citizenship after seven years.

No minimum stay

You are not required to live in Greece to keep your permit — it renews every five years.

End to end

Your journey, owned by one team.

Every stage handled in-house — with a real name accountable for it.

Find

Qualifying properties matched to your budget and region — €400,000–€800,000 depending on where you buy.

Angelina

Purchase

Greek tax number (AFM), bank account, purchase and title — fully managed.

In-house legal

Renovate

Turnkey renovation by our own team — optional, to lift value and long-term rental yield.

Gentyan · Builder

Optional

File for residency

Application with the Decentralised Administration, the Blue Paper and biometrics — through to your five-year residence card.

In-house legal

~4–9 months

Manage

We rent, maintain and manage the property — long-term letting only, in line with the visa rules.

Vasiliki · Logistics

Ongoing

Indicative costs

The all-in picture.

No hidden numbers — what you actually pay, beyond the headline.

Qualifying investment: €400,000–€800,000
Legal, notary & taxes: ≈ 8–10% on top
Minimum property size: 120 m²
Short-term letting: Not permitted
Renovation & management: Optional
You keep the property — the permit renews every five years: 5 yrs

Thresholds are set by region under the 31 August 2024 reform; the €250,000 tier applies only to conversion and restoration projects. Figures are indicative.

Questions

Frequently asked.

Türkiye or Greece?

Want a full passport in months rather than a residence permit? Turkish Citizenship by Investment may be the faster route.

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Let's begin your journey

Tell us your goals and budget, and we'll prepare a private selection of qualifying Greek properties — and map your route to European residency, step by step.

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