Greece offers the most affordable residency program within Europe offering fast application processing in just 2 months. Investors can purchase real estate for a minimum of €250,000 or choose a Real Estate Lease or Timeshare option with the same investment threshold.

OPTION 1

• Real Estate Acquisition to the Minimum Value of €250,000.
• Residence permit granted for 5 years.
• The investor can invest in one or several properties to a total value of €250,000.
• The residence permit can be renewed for another 5 years each time, provided that the applicant still owns the property.

OPTION 2

• Real Estate Lease or Timeshare to the Minimum Value of €250,000.
• Residence permit granted for 5 years.
• Lease for at least 10 years or invest in a timeshare for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residencies in a combined tourist facility, as the above facility must be registered with Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO).

Applicant Requirements:

• Provide a medical certificate.
• No Criminal record.
• Proof of health insurance coverage that is valid in Greece
• Not applicable to work, if choosing the real estate option.

Key Advantages:

• Affordable Program
• Visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area
• Living costs are approximately 30% less than in other European countries
• Residence permits can be acquired within 30–60 days
• Unlimited expiry date of residence permit
• Opportunity to rent out the investment property
• Access to the same public health and education as Greek Citizens
• Residence applicable to the whole family (married spouse, children under 21 years old, and up to age 28 if they are enrolled in a Greek university and parents of the main applicant and spouse)
• As of December 2020, minors are allowed to submit an application for a Greek Golden Visa as a main applicant and include their parents as family members.
• Eligibility to apply for citizenship after seven years of residence
• No requirement to live in Greece, prior to, during or after the application
• During current travel bans, an investor can now apply for a Golden Visa without having to visit Greece.

Application Processing Time: Two months
No minimum stay requirement.

Citizenship: After residing in Greece for seven years, the applicant may apply for citizenship according to the Greek Nationality Code via the process of naturalization.