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Greece Golden Visa
Fastest EU residency by property, from €250,000
Greece offers the lowest-priced property route into Schengen residency, with tiered thresholds by location. Approval is typically granted within a few months, with zero minimum stay and a renewable five-year residence permit.
Timeline
3–6 months
Visa-free access
188 destinations
Residence required
None, zero minimum stay
Family included
Spouse, children under 24, and both sets of parents
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Restoration or conversion property
$273k
€250,000 for listed-building restorations or commercial-to-residential conversions anywhere in Greece.
Standard regional property
$436k
€400,000 minimum in most of Greece, in a single property of at least 120 sqm.
Prime area property
$872k
€800,000 minimum in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with more than 3,100 residents.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Property remains a qualifying route, unlike Portugal and Spain
- Zero minimum stay to maintain the permit
- Parents of both spouses can be included
- Schengen free movement for the whole family
Tax position
No Greek tax on foreign income unless tax resident; €100,000 flat-tax regime available
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Property purchase at the applicable regional threshold (€250,000, €400,000 or €800,000)
- Clean criminal record
- Private health insurance covering Greece
- Greek tax number and bank account
Questions
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