Prime investment zones
Applies in Attica, the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population above 3,100.
One property • Minimum 120 m²
Residency through property investment
Greece Golden Visa
A long-term Greek residence pathway for non-EU investors and their families.
Programme overview
Invest in Greece with a clear route to residence.
The Greece Golden Visa is a residence-by-investment programme for non-EU and non-EEA nationals. Through a qualifying real-estate investment, eligible applicants can obtain a five-year Greek residence permit that may be renewed while the investment and legal requirements are maintained.
Subject to the rules in force, eligible family members may be included and permit holders may benefit from short-stay travel within the Schengen Area. The Golden Visa does not itself grant EU citizenship or unrestricted employment rights.
Real-estate investment thresholds
Three principal investment routes, based on location and property type
The qualifying route depends on the location and legal characteristics of the property being acquired.
Other areas of Greece
The principal real-estate route in qualifying areas that do not fall within the €800,000 investment tier.
One property • Minimum 120 m²Special property categories
May apply to qualifying commercial-to-residential conversions or the restoration of eligible listed and protected buildings.
Eligibility must be verified before purchase
Key advantages
Connect your investment with a long-term residence plan
Five-year permit
Renewable while the qualifying investment and legal conditions are maintained.
Family eligibility
Eligible close family members may be included, subject to the rules in force.
Explore family eligibilitySchengen mobility
Supports short-stay travel within the Schengen Area under the applicable rules.
No minimum stay
No minimum period of residence in Greece is required for permit renewal.
Important use restriction
Check short-term rental rules before completing your purchase.
The current framework restricts short-term rental of properties used for the Golden Visa. Long-term rental, permitted use and property-specific conditions should be reviewed legally before completion.
The application journey
From the right investment to your residence permit
Plan
Define your objectives, budget and the investment route that may suit you.
Verify
Complete legal, title and Golden Visa eligibility checks on the property.
Invest
Complete the acquisition and qualifying payment documentation correctly.
Apply
Prepare the residence file and complete biometrics and official formalities.
Evaluate the right route for you
Shape your investment plan in Greece with confidence.
Innovation Real Estate provides trusted local support from property selection and due diligence through purchase and application coordination.
Investment and immigration rules may change. This information is general and does not constitute legal or tax advice.