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Greece

Greece offers renewable Schengen residence from EUR 250,000 on specialist routes, with no annual stay needed to maintain the permit.

Mobility score

10/10

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Visa-free

189

destinations

Passport tier

Elite (185+)

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Programmes

1

Active

Last updated: October 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Residency routes

Lawful residence

Renewable residency that can lead, over time, to permanent residence and, in some jurisdictions, naturalisation.

Greece Golden Visa

Greece grants a renewable five-year residence permit to eligible non-EU investors who make a qualifying investment. The minimum investment depends on the route: €250,000 for certain listed-building, change-of-use and startup routes; €400,000 or €800,000 for qualifying real estate, depending on location; and different thresholds for financial investments. No minimum stay in Greece is required to maintain the investor permit. The permit does not grant Greek citizenship or make its holder a Greek tax resident.

Published requirement: From EUR 250,000; EUR 400,000 standard real estate; EUR 800,000 high-demand zones
Timeline: 8–14 months
Stay: Golden Visa: no minimum stay required. Permit maintenance: investment must remain in place. Tax residency: generally triggered by 183+ days or stronger personal/economic ties to Greece. Citizenship: Golden Visa alone is not enough - requires actual residence, language and integration. Tax regimes: 7% retiree and €100,000 non-dom regimes require a genuine tax-residency position and supporting substance.

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Workbook dossier

Programme detail from the October 2026 data release

Last updated: October 2026Source-backed programme data77 source referencesData confidence

Minimum investment: From EUR 250,000; EUR 400,000 standard real estate; EUR 800,000 high-demand zones
Investment type: Tiered real estate, government bonds, certified startups, investment funds, or qualifying capital
Timeline: 8–14 months
Physical presence: Golden Visa: no minimum stay required. Permit maintenance: investment must remain in place. Tax residency: generally triggered by 183+ days or stronger personal/economic ties to Greece. Citizenship: Golden Visa alone is not enough - requires actual residence, language and integration. Tax regimes: 7% retiree and €100,000 non-dom regimes require a genuine tax-residency position and supporting substance.
Best for: Non-EU investors seeking renewable Schengen residence without an annual stay requirement and who are comfortable retaining a qualifying Greek investment.

Key benefits

Zero minimum stay - no physical-presence requirement to maintain the permit.
5-year renewable residence with Schengen travel rights.
€800,000 - Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger qualifying islands.

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Country profile

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Greece

Country profile is represented from workbook-derived programme and mobility rows.

Checked 2026-06-10

Advisory desk

Workbook-backed brief, prepared for principals.

Programme terms, mobility data and source notes are drawn from the October 2026 data release and should be verified before any mandate proceeds.

Desk note · GreeceGreece offers renewable Schengen residence from EUR 250,000 on specialist routes, with no annual stay needed to maintain the permit. We recommend opening with a structured intake before any programme is shortlisted.

Data layer: October 2026
Program type: Mixed by country
Use: Informational

Not legal, tax, or immigration advice

Figures are published by the relevant ministries or licensed intermediaries and shown in indicative form. Programmes change; terms of engagement are confidential. Nothing on this page is an offer of citizenship or tax advice.

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€400,000 - other areas of Greece.

€250,000 special route - notably qualifying commercial-to-residential conversions and listed buildings.

Single-property rule generally applies to the €400k/€800k real-estate routes, together with a 120 m² minimum for qualifying developed property.

Family inclusion - spouse/partner, dependent children and qualifying parents.

No automatic Greek tax residency simply from holding the Golden Visa.

Optional tax regimes remain separately available for qualifying new Greek tax residents.

Citizenship pathway remains possible after 7 years, but requires genuine residence plus language/integration requirements.

Limitations / notes

The EUR 250,000 property tier is limited to qualifying heritage restoration or commercial-to-residential conversion projects.
Citizenship after 7 years requires genuine residence, language and integration; passive permit holding is insufficient.
Increased AADE Scrutiny on Tax Residency Claims: The Greek tax authority (AADE) has increased enforcement activity around residency declarations, particularly targeting individuals who claim Greek tax residency to access the 7% pensioner regime or the €100,000 non-dom regime while maintaining their practical life ties elsewhere. Substance requirements and genuine connection to Greece are increasingly scrutinised.

Passport strength

Mobility score

10/10

Visa-free

189 destinations

Tier

Elite (185+)

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