Criteria for the Greek Golden Visa in Greece

€250.000 Special (exemption) Investment Category:

Industrial, Commercial etc. assets which are converted to ‘Residential’ and there is a successful change of their use (to residential), despite their location and size, the restored properties can be sold at €250.000 and qualify for the Golden Visa.

€400.000 Investment Zone

for properties located outside the zone of €800.000 (see below), the minimum investment is set at €400.000; once again for a single property with a minimum covered area of 120 m².

€800.000 Investment Zone

This higher threshold applies to sought-after areas such as the entire region of Attica (including Athens), Thessaloniki, the islands of Mykonos, Santorini, and 32 islands which are: Crete, Euvoia, Rhodes, Corfu, Lesbos, Chios, Zakynthos, Salamina, Kos, Kefalonia, Samos, Lefkada, Syros, Naxos, Kalymnos, Lemos, Paros, Thassos, Aegina, Tinos, Ikaria, Andros, Leros, Karpathos, Skiathos, Milos, Skopelos, Spetses, Kythera, Patmos, Poros, Alonissos.

Benefits of the Greek Golden Visa

  • Lowest entry point in Europe – starting at just €250,000.
  • Five-year residence permit – renewable indefinitely.
  • Family inclusion – spouse, children up to 21, and dependent parents are covered.
  • No stay requirement – maintain your residency without being obliged to live full-time in Greece.
  • Eligibility for citizenship – after 7 years of continuous residence, you may apply for a Greek passport and EU citizenship.
  • Healthcare & education – full access to Greece’s public healthcare system and educational institutions
  • Lifestyle advantages – Mediterranean climate, safety, and a vibrant cultural life.
  • Plan B security – a stable European base for you and your family.

The Greek Golden Visa is a residence-by-investment program granting a five-year residency permit in Greece, renewable indefinitely. With a starting investment of €250,000, it is the most competitive program in Europe. It’s ideal for individuals seeking EU access, global mobility, and a high quality of life —as well as those who want a reliable plan B for themselves and their families.