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🇬🇷 Greece

Golden Visa

Greece's Golden Visa grants 5-year renewable residence permits through qualifying investments. As of August 2024, real estate investment thresholds are location-based: €800,000 in high-demand areas (Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini), €400,000 in other areas (single property, 120+ sqm), and €250,000 for heritage building restoration or commercial-to-residential conversions. Alternative investments: €350,000 in mutual funds, €500,000 fixed-term bank deposit, or €250,000 in Elevate Greece startups (with job creation requirements). No minimum stay required. Includes family members. Digital Golden Visa cards available from 2026.

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Processing Time

6-9 months

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Cost

€2,000 application fee + €16 residence card + investment amount

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Duration

5 years, renewable

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Work Rights

Cannot work as employee in Greece (self-employment allowed)

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Renewability

Renewable every 5 years while investment maintained

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Non-EU/EEA citizenship
  • 2Qualifying investment (€250,000-€800,000 depending on type/location)
  • 3Health insurance covering Greece
  • 4Clean criminal record
  • 5Proof of legal source of funds

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