Greece · golden visa
Greece's Golden Visa offers Schengen residency via EUR 250k+ property investment (EUR 500k in major cities). No minimum stay requirement. 5-year renewable permit.
Who is this for?
Investors seeking Schengen access through real estate, without needing to live in Greece full-time.
Pros
No minimum stay
Schengen travel
Family included
Property investment (tangible asset)
Affordable entry point for EU
Cons
EUR 500k in popular areas
No work rights on this visa
7 years for citizenship
Greek bureaucracy
Assumed clean — update in profile if needed
Must obtain health insurance before/during application
Typical: 60 days (30–90)
Valid
From: Passport office · ~14d
Notarized purchase contract
From: Greek notary · ~7d
Valid in Greece
From: Insurer · ~3d
Apostilled
From: Police · ~21d · Max 3mo old
You keep
€33,378/yr
€2,782/mo
Based on €60,000/yr income
Special Regimes
• 7% flat tax on foreign pension income
• 50% tax exemption for new residents
Permanent Residency
After 7 years
• Must live in Greece for 7 years for actual PR
Citizenship
After 7 years
Language: Greek (B1)
Dual citizenship: Allowed
Last updated: 2025-11-01 · Verified: 2025-11-01 · Always verify with official sources.