Greece
Greece — Golden Visa (Investment Residence)
Greece Golden Visa remains active in 2026 for non-EU investors, but property thresholds vary by location and have increased in many zones; fund and strategic-investment variants also exist under separate rules.
Key requirements
Our savings threshold is a blended planning anchor. Actual legal minimum can be lower or higher depending on zone and investment channel.
- Minimum income (model)Not set in data
- SavingsOften ~$250,000+
- Accepted income typesSavings only, Passive income, Pension, Remote salary, Freelance income
- Remote work allowedYes
- Local employment allowedNo
- Health insuranceUsually required
- Criminal record checkUsually required
- Accommodation proofUsually required
- Bank accountUsually required
- Processing (rough)Several months (transaction-dependent)
Citizenship & nationality
Greece Golden Visa is generally open to third-country nationals in 2026, while EU/EEA citizens use free movement instead of this permit type. Nationality still affects security screening, source-of-funds compliance, and consular processing.
- •Investment floors differ by geography and by asset category; old marketing numbers can be outdated if the district now falls under higher thresholds.
- •Family inclusion rules are broad compared with many EU routes, but each dependent adds documentation and background checks.
- •Sanctions exposure, politically exposed person (PEP) status, or opaque source-of-funds chains can delay or block approvals.
- •Using debt/leverage structures may be accepted or restricted depending on route details and banking compliance standards.
Validate current threshold maps and eligible asset classes with the Greek migration authority and licensed counsel before paying deposits.
How our tool models it
Broad nationality access (in our model)
We do not model specific exclusions for this pathway yet. Always confirm with official guidance.
Best for
- •People planning longer stays and clearer residency footprints
- •Anyone weighing tax context alongside lifestyle and logistics
- •EU-focused settlement planning (always confirm Schengen vs national rules)
Long-term path
- Permanent residence: Yes
- Citizenship: Limited / case-by-case
Residence can often be renewed while the qualifying investment is maintained. Citizenship remains a separate route with residency and integration criteria.
Practical difficulty
hard
Indicative only — depends on documents, timing, and policy updates.
Hard reflects high-capital commitment plus legal/banking due diligence rather than language or salary barriers.
Last reviewed (content freshness): 2026-04-16
Visa rules can change. Always verify details with official immigration sources before applying.