🏠 What Is the Greece Golden Visa?
The Greece Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program that allows non-EU citizens to obtain a 5-year renewable residence permit in exchange for investing in Greek real estate or strategic sectors.
Ideal for:
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Investors
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Retirees
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Families seeking EU residency
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Business professionals expanding to Europe
💶 Minimum Investment Requirements
To qualify, applicants must meet one of the following investment thresholds:
| Investment Type | Minimum Amount (EUR) |
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| Residential real estate (Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos) | €500,000 |
| Residential real estate (other regions) | €250,000 |
| Commercial property | €250,000 |
| Hotel shares / timeshares | €250,000 |
| Government bonds / strategic funds | €400,000 |
📝 High-demand areas such as Athens and Thessaloniki require a €500,000 minimum real estate investment.
👨👩👧 Family Members Included
The Golden Visa includes family reunification for:
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Spouse or registered partner
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Children under 21
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Dependent parents (of either spouse)
👪 Family members receive the same residence rights and duration.
📜 What You’ll Need to Apply
✅ Valid passport
✅ Proof of investment funds
✅ Property purchase agreement or investment documents
✅ Private health insurance (valid in Greece)
✅ Criminal background check from country of residence
✅ Passport-sized photos
📑 Documents must be officially translated into Greek.
⏳ Application Timeline
📌 Step-by-Step Overview:
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Select property or fund investment
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Engage legal representation
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Sign contracts and complete payment
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Submit Golden Visa application
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Biometrics appointment in Greece
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Receive 5-year residence permit
⏱ Average processing time: 60–90 days
🌍 Key Benefits
✅ Live and travel freely within the Schengen Area
✅ Zero residency requirement in Greece
✅ Ability to rent out property
✅ Citizenship eligibility after 7 years
✅ Includes full family unit
⚠️ Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Buying property without legal due diligence
❌ Missing biometric appointment deadlines
❌ Assuming all Greek real estate qualifies
❌ Not securing official Greek translations
💼 Legal representation ensures every document meets immigration law standards.
⚖️ Legal Support for the Golden Visa Process
With Borderless Lawyers, you get:
🛡 Property title due diligence
📝 Contract negotiation and tax registration
🏛 Representation at Greek immigration offices
🔍 Investment compliance verification
🗂 Certified translations and apostilles
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