Greece Golden Visa
The Greece Golden Visa which was launched in 2013, is one of the most affordable, popular and competitive investment visa programs in the EU.
The duration of this type of Residence Permit is 5 years and it can be renewed indefinitely (for a 5-year period each time), provided that property investment is retained. The investor will still have the right to renew the permit even if will stay outside Greece without any visits.
Key Advantages
Visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area
No requirement to reside in Greece.
Residence permits can be acquired within 30–90 days (but the exact timeline may vary depending on various factors)
Unlimited expiry date of residence permit
Opportunity to rent out the investment property after the acquisition of the property
Access to Greek education and healthcare
Residence applicable to the whole family unmarried children under 21 years old, the investor’s parents of any age and the children of the spouse (if they are unmarried and under the investor’s custody), can acquire the residence permit
You can apply for Greek citizenship after seven years of residence. Greece is an EU Member State, so you would have access to the EU free market and visa-free travel to more than a hundred countries.
Ability to hold shares and receive income from the dividends of a company registered in Greece (but not to be employed in Greece)
Greece Golden Visa is one of the most affordable, popular and competitive investment visa programs in the EU
Investment Options
Several alternative investment options allow eligibility for the Golden Visa scheme. These include investments in real estate, shares in venture capital funds, and government bonds investment.
Investment Option 1
Purchase a real estate property in Greece worth at least €250,000 to €500,000 in specific regions.
Investment Option 2
Sign a lease agreement with a hotel or tourist establishment for at least 10 years
Investment Option 3
Make a capital investment of at least €400,000 in a company registered in Greece
Investment Option 4
Make a €400,000 investment in Greek government bonds.
Investment Option 5
Make a €400,000 investment in bonds or shares of real estate investment companies.
Eligibility Criteria
