Buying Land in Greece as a Foreigner

🇬🇷 Can Foreigners Buy Land in Greece?

Yes — but with specific rules and exceptions, especially for:

  • Non-EU nationals

  • Border or island regions (e.g. Rhodes, Crete, Lesvos, or near Albania/Turkey)

  • Agricultural land


📝 Legal Requirements

  • 🔍 Obtain a Greek Tax Number (AFM)

  • 🏦 Open a Greek bank account

  • 📑 Sign a land purchase contract in front of a notary

  • 📚 Register ownership at the Land Registry & Cadastre

  • 🏛️ In some areas, special permission is required (particularly near national borders)


💡 Tips for Foreign Buyers

  • Work with a local lawyer to avoid invalid contracts

  • Ensure proper land zoning for intended use (residential, agricultural, etc.)

  • Check for debts, mortgages, or disputes tied to the land


🧑‍💼 How Borderless Lawyers Can Help

  • Verify zoning and legal status of land

  • Draft and review contracts

  • Manage due diligence and ownership transfer

  • Represent you in restricted purchase applications if needed


📣 Secure Your Land Investment in Greece

Land ownership can be a powerful step toward relocation or investment—but only with the right legal protections.

Contact Borderless Lawyers today to safely navigate your land purchase in Greece.

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