The Greece Golden Visa Program is one of the most affordable investment programs to immigrate to Europe. Due to its flexibility and various benefits, the program attracts hundreds of foreign investors interested in property investment.

An official Greece government program, Launched in July 2013 as Articles 16 and 20 of Law 4251/2014.

By September 2024, Greece Golden Visa has some changes here.

SIMPLE REQUIREMENT TO MAINTAIN GREEK RESIDENCE CARD

• Invest/Buy a real estate at least 250,000EUR++ and keep it permanently in Greece.
• The real estate property must remain in the full ownership of the applicant.
• Maintain personal medical insurance throughout the 5 year period
• The Residence Card is permanent and will be renewed every 5 years

Residence permits shall be issued following dependents, including: (a) the spouse; (b) the lineal descendants of the spouses or either spouse, who are under 21 years old, (c) Dependent Parents of Applicant and dependent Parents of Husband/Wife.

Family Size: 4 members

• Investment: €250,000+
• Immigration & Other Costs: ~ €20,000

Total Cost: €270,000+

• Fast processing: 12 – 18 months to get Residence Card for investor and family members
• Long valid card up to 5 year time and is renewed every 5 year
• Invest/ Own permanent property, receive 3%-5% income per year
• The whole family enjoys EU card, free access forever to Schengen area
• Best match for people who only want freedom of movement

• Choose property
• Pay deposit and legal fee
• Sign legal document at Greeek Embassy
• Buy Property
• Submit file to Immigration office in Greece
• Go to Greece for Biometric data
• Receive final approval from Greece immigration office
• Receive the cards in your country

TOP NATIONALITIES INVEST IN GREECE REAL ESTATES

USA
NETHERLANDS
SWITZERLAND
HONGKONG
GERMANY

By January 2026, Greece had approximately 81,561 valid residence permits under the Golden Visa program for main investors and their family members. China make up fully half of all applicants.