Greece Golden Visa Program

Greece offers one of Europe's most popular residence-by-investment programs.

Investment Options

Real Estate Investment

Standard Areas:

• Minimum €250,000
• Property in most of Greece
• Can be multiple properties

Premium Areas (Athens, Thessaloniki, Islands):

• Minimum €500,000
• High-demand locations
• Single property €500K+ OR
• Multiple properties totaling €500K+

Other Investments

• Government bonds: €400,000
• Bank deposits: €400,000
• Company investment: €400,000

Benefits

Residence Rights

• 5-year residence permit
• Renewable indefinitely
• No minimum stay required
• Property ownership rights

Travel Benefits

• Schengen area access
• 90 days per 180 days
• EU-wide travel

Family Inclusion

• Spouse
• Children under 21
• Parents of both spouses
• No additional investment

Requirements

For Investor

• Valid passport
• Clean criminal record
• Health insurance
• Investment funds

For Property Purchase

• Completed transaction
• Property registration
• Tax compliance
• No encumbrances

Application Process

1. Find suitable property
2. Obtain tax number (AFM)
3. Open Greek bank account
4. Complete property purchase
5. Apply for residence permit
6. Receive Golden Visa

Timeline

• Property purchase: 1-3 months
• Permit processing: 2-4 months
• Total: 3-7 months

Path to Citizenship

After 7 years residence:

• Greek language requirement
• Integration assessment
• Time spent in Greece
• Citizenship application

Greece Advantages

• Lowest investment in EU
• No minimum stay
• Family-friendly program
• Mediterranean lifestyle
• Growing economy
• Tourism potential

Contact Zafco for Greece Golden Visa guidance.