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Greece offers one of the most affordable and fastest Golden Visa programs in Europe. With a minimum €250,000 real estate investment, you and your family receive a 5-year renewable residence permit with access to the EU Schengen Zone.
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Purchase | €250,000 property investment (apartment, villa, commercial). |
| Hotel / Tourism Projects | Eligible under development & urban regeneration projects. |
| Long-Term Lease & Timeshare | 10-year lease agreements accepted as investment. |
| New Update (2025+): | In Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini → minimum increases to €500,000. |
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Free Consultation | Choose suitable investment & legal structure. |
| 2. Property Selection & Reservation | We assist in selecting approved properties. |
| 3. Purchase & Legal Documentation | Contract signing, tax number, opening bank account. |
| 4. Residence Permit Application | Biometrics + full file submission. |
| 5. Golden Visa Issued | Residency cards delivered within 30–60 days. |
| Expense Type | Amount (€) |
|---|---|
| Minimum Investment | €250,000 |
| Transfer Tax (3.09%) | ~€7,725 |
| Lawyer Fees | €2,000 – €5,000 |
| Government Fees | €2,000 per main applicant + €500 per family member |
| Annual Property Tax | Approx. 0.1–0.5% of property value |
✅ Answer:
The typical timeframe is 30–60 days from the moment you purchase the property and submit the full application.
Greek Tax Number & Bank Account: 1–2 weeks
Property Purchase & Contract Registration: 2–3 weeks
Residence Permit Approval: 1–2 months after biometrics
✅ Answer:
Yes. You can complete almost the entire process remotely using Power of Attorney (POA).
You only need to visit Greece once for biometric fingerprints, but even this step can be delayed while you receive a temporary residence card.
Short-term holiday rentals such as Airbnb or Booking are no longer permitted for properties purchased under the Greek Golden Visa program. This restriction was introduced with Law 5100/2024 to ensure that Golden Visa real estate is used for residential or long-term purposes, not for commercial tourism rentals.
You can still rent out your property on a long-term basis (12-month contracts and above), and this is considered fully legal and compliant. However, using the property for short-stay tourism accommodation may result in serious penalties, including:
Cancellation of your Golden Visa residence permit, and
Administrative fines of up to €50,000.
In short — Golden Visa property can generate income, but only through long-term leasing, not Airbnb-style rentals.
✅ Answer:
Yes, but with conditions. You may apply for Greek (EU) citizenship after 7 years of legal residency, provided that:
You spend at least 183 days per year in Greece OR maintain continuous residency status,
Pass a basic Greek language & culture test (B1 level),
Have no criminal record and remain tax compliant.
Golden Visa gives residency first, citizenship is optional and not automatic.
Let our team guide you through the entire process — from property selection to residence permit delivery.
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