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Discover the Greece Golden Visa Opportunity

The Greece Golden Visa Program is one of the most affordable residence by investment programs that provides access to Europe. Successful applicants and their families are able to benefit from visa-free access to Europe’s Schengen Area.

About Greece Golden Visa

As a member state of the EU, Greece offers its residents and citizens a number of reassuring benefits including high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, robust healthcare options, and a dependable rule of law. Greece’s warm Mediterranean climate, desirable lifestyle, and cosmopolitan cities, coupled with the country’s growing, innovative business economy, have led many wealthy individuals and families to make this country their second home.

Investment Requirement:

Applicants can choose one option in any one of the following categories:

>€1.5 million for capital transfer

>€500,000 for business

Real Estate investment
  • EUR 250,000: Specialized real estate investment allocated towards the conversion of commercial properties into residential use or the restoration of listed buildings, regardless of location or size
  • EUR 400,000: For the purchase of properties in Greece, the investment must be made in a single property with a minimum size of 120 sqm
  • EUR 800,000: For the purchase of properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants
Other investment vehicles
  • 10-year time sharing or lease agreement for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences of at least EUR 400,000 or EUR 800,000 depending on the threshold zone
  • Fixed term deposit of at least EUR 500,000 with a Greek credit institution
  • Capital contribution of at least of EUR 500,000 in a public limited real estate investment company that invests exclusively in Greece, increasing its share capital; or a closed-end investment company or mutual fund; or a Greek-based company for share capital increase or bonds issued for trading on regulated Greek markets or multilateral trading facilities
  • Purchase of Greek government bonds worth at least EUR 500,000 with a remaining maturity of at least three years, through a Greek credit institution
  • Purchase of shares, corporate bonds, or Greek government bonds traded on regulated Greek markets or multilateral trading facilities, with an acquisition value of at least EUR 800,000
  • Purchase of shares or stocks with an acquisition value of at least EUR 350,000 in a mutual fund exclusively
Additional Fees
  • Estimated additional fees for Golden Visa applicants based on a EUR 250,000 property conversion investment.
    • Property transfer fee (3.09%) - EUR 7,725
    • Land registry fee (0.5-0.7%) - EUR 1,750
    • Notary fees (1.5-1.9%) - EUR 4,650
    • Application fee for main applicant: EUR 2,000
    • Application fee for each family member: EUR 150 (children under 18 exempt)
    • Biometrics and residence card fees - EUR 16 per person
    • Enrollment in Greek health insurance plan - EUR 100 per person
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Application Processing Time

Current estimate: 10-14 months

Current estimates are about 10-14 months. Some consultancies estimate broader windows, such as 6-18 months. The Portuguese immigration authority (AIMA) is currently working to digitize its processing systems, aiming to speed up approvals and reduce the backlog. 

Reportedly, under the new digital system, AIMA will automatically schedule initial mandatory biometric data gathering appointments within 30 to 90 days and accept documents in English, Spanish, and French without translation, significantly speeding up processing time for applicants.

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Application Processing Time

Current estimate: 10-14 months

Current estimates are about 10-14 months. Some consultancies estimate broader windows, such as 6-18 months. The Portuguese immigration authority (AIMA) is currently working to digitize its processing systems, aiming to speed up approvals and reduce the backlog. 

Reportedly, under the new digital system, AIMA will automatically schedule initial mandatory biometric data gathering appointments within 30 to 90 days and accept documents in English, Spanish, and French without translation, significantly speeding up processing time for applicants.

Contact Us for a more accurate estimate based on the details of your prospective application.

Who all can be included:

The golden visa may be applicable to the whole family (legally married spouse, children under 21 years old, and parents of the main applicant and spouse)

Application Processing Time:

8-12 months

Citizenship Requirement:

Golden visa applicants may apply for Greek Citizenship following 7 years of legal, tax residency (183+ days per year spent in Greece). The applicant must also demonstrate moderate fluency in Greek and demonstrate knowledge of Greece’s history, society and culture.

Residency Requirement:

There is no residency requirement to maintain the golden visa. The only requirement is that the investment must be maintained.

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