Tag: Greece Golden visa

In recent years, Greece’s Golden Visa program has become increasingly popular, attracting strong demand especially from investors in Turkey and Israel. Turkish Investors Favor High-End Properties By the end of July 2025, Turkish investors had secured 2,449 initial residence permits, compared with 970 permits in the same period of 2024 — a growth of 152%, […]

The Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum has released the latest immigration data up to July 31, 2025. According to the report, Greece is home to 901,536 legal migrants, including EU citizens, members of the Greek diaspora, third-country nationals, and recognized refugees. Among them, the Chinese community stands out as one of the largest groups. […]

After peaking in 2024, Golden Visa applications slowed in the first seven months of 2025, affecting both first-time requests and renewals, according to the latest data from the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum. Data shows that Golden Visa requests dropped by 46.7 percent in January-July 2025, falling to 5,011 from 9,399 in 2024. Of these, 757 were approved, while 4,249 remain pending. Meanwhile, renewal applications declined by 83.4 percent in 2025, down to 668 from 4,022 the […]

In recent months, the number of new real estate management companies owned by Israeli individuals or firms and registered with Greece’s General Commercial Registry has grown sharply. Wide Investment Scope: From City Apartments to Seaside Villas Israeli buyers are active across several real estate segments in Greece, including: This diversified strategy shows that Israeli capital […]

In June 2025, Greece Golden Visa program experienced a sharp slowdown. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Migration and Asylum, the country received 441 new Golden Visa applications during the month — a 26.5% decrease compared to 600 applications in June 2024, marking the first significant drop in recent years. Analysts attribute […]

A new academic study by the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) has reignited debate over Greece’s Golden Visa program, suggesting that foreign investor demand is contributing to the country’s housing affordability challenges. Business groups, however, are pushing back, defending the program as a key driver of development and economic growth. According to the […]

Greek Passport Reaches Historic High in Global Rankings According to the latest 2025 Passport Index released by a London-based investment migration consultancy, the Greek passport has entered the global top five for the first time, ranking fifth alongside New Zealand and Switzerland, with visa-free access to 187 destinations worldwide. This marks a continued upward trend […]

After a surge in applications during 2023–2024, Greece’s Golden Visa investment migration program has reached a turning point in 2025. Latest data shows that application volumes have dropped for two consecutive months, and for the first time, foreign capital inflows into real estate have declined year-over-year — signaling a shift from the previous frenzy to […]

In recent years, Greece’s real estate market has seen growing interest from American investors, especially those seeking European residency and property value growth. According to the latest data, Golden Visa applications from U.S. citizens jumped by 52.6% over the past year, with an additional 13.3% growth since early 2025. U.S. Buyers Lead Among Western Investors […]

In the post-Brexit era, a growing number of British citizens are turning to Golden Visa programs to regain access to the European continent. Data shows a sharp rise in applications from UK nationals for investment residency in Greece and Portugal—driven not only by asset preservation goals, but also by tax optimization, lifestyle upgrades, and identity […]

In recent years, older properties have attracted the most attention from homebuyers—a trend confirmed by 2024 data. According to real estate network RE/MAX Hellas, 66.1% of all property transactions nationwide last year involved homes over 20 years old, while 19.3% of buyers opted for newly built residences (no more than 5 years old). Compared to […]

The Greek government has officially launched a comprehensive digital property registration system aimed at tackling widespread tax evasion in the real estate sector. The system addresses a long-standing regulatory loophole where properties are declared as “vacant” but continue to consume utilities like water and electricity. Spearheaded by Minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou, the “Unified […]

After two years of rapid growth, Greece’s Golden Visa program saw a year-over-year decline in application volume for the first time in April 2025. This has raised questions: is this a sign of waning investor enthusiasm, or merely a temporary slowdown before another surge? Based on the actual data and market trends, it appears to […]

Investors from countries in Western Europe have increased their purchases by up to 103% Buyers from the European Union are becoming the driving force of foreign investment activity for the acquisition of real estate in Greece. This trend had already been evident since 2024, despite the unfavorable macroeconomic environment and the increase in interest rates, […]

Turks and Cypriots considerably increased their investment in Greek property last year The increase in foreign investment in the Greek realty market was considerable in 2024, reaching a new all-time high mainly thanks to the increase in inflows from European countries. According to Bank of Greece data, a total of 990 million euros flowed in from […]