🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇬🇷 Greece
Program
Greece Golden Visa (High-Demand Areas)
Local Name
Χρυσή Βίζα
Type
Golden visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
60 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
Five-year renewable residence permit for non-EU investors purchasing property worth at least EUR 800,000 in high-demand areas such as Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Tier/Zone | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | High-demand areas | EUR 800,000 | $920,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
21
Parents Allowed
Yes
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Special
Flat Tax Fee
$115,000/yr
Regime Name
Non-domicile flat tax (EUR 100k/year on global income) available
Regime Duration
15 years
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
7 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Schengen Access
Yes
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
180–270 days
Apply from Abroad
No
Local Representative
Required
📝 NOTES
No minimum stay required to maintain residency. Citizenship requires 7 years physical presence (183 days/year) plus language exam. EUR 500k tier eliminated Sept 2024.
📋 ALSO IN GREECE
Greece also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING GREECE GOLDEN VISA (HIGH-DEMAND AREAS)