Why Get a Greek Golden Visa?
Enjoy the benefits of one of Europe's established residence-by-investment programmes — from financial gains to visa-free travel.
Key Takeaways
- Greek residency includes visa-free Schengen travel across 29 European countries for the main applicant and all included family members.
- Naturalisation is a separate legal process under the Greek Citizenship Code; the Golden Visa does not convert into citizenship after a fixed period.
- No minimum stay requirement applies to the investor permit — it is maintained by keeping the qualifying investment and meeting the other legal conditions, not by living in Greece.
Investment Context
Programme terms and current market conditions are set out in full on each route page, so returns and resale prospects can be assessed on the evidence.
An Additional Home Country
Residence rights in Greece under the permit, with Schengen mobility subject to the applicable rules. The permit does not itself grant dependent employment rights.
Visa-Free Travel in Europe
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area, subject to the standard 90-days-in-any-180 limit for stays outside Greece.
Staged, Route-Specific Timeline
There is no universal end-to-end timeline. Timing depends on the route, the transaction, document readiness, biometrics and authority processing; any official figure applies only to the administrative stage it describes.
Family Members Included
Spouse, children under 21 (an independent 3-year permit is available at 21, subject to conditions), parents and in-laws all benefit from the same investment.
Learn MoreNo Stay Requirement
The investor permit has no minimum-stay requirement; it is maintained through the qualifying investment and the other legal conditions.
Open to Non-EU Nationals
The programme is open to non-EU/EEA nationals on the same terms, subject to the standard eligibility and due-diligence checks.
Five-Year Renewable Permit
The investor residence permit is generally valid for five years and renewable while the qualifying investment and the other applicable legal conditions continue.
Citizenship Is Separate
Greek citizenship is a separate naturalisation process under the Greek Citizenship Code, with its own lawful-residence and other statutory requirements — the permit does not convert into citizenship after a fixed period. Dual citizenship is permitted.
European Education Options
Residence in Greece opens routes into Greek and other European education, from international schools to universities. Admission and fees are set by each institution.
Competitive Advantages of the Greek Golden Visa
Greece offers several distinct investor residence categories, including property, financial and business routes with different thresholds and conditions. Beyond the residence framework, Greece offers a wide range of lifestyle and investment opportunities — each of which should be assessed on its own merits.
Residence in Greece with Clear Guidance
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