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Greece golden visa: €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Thira, €400,000 elsewhere, €250,000 only for conversions and listed buildings. Schengen access and a 7-year naturalisation route.
About Greeceنبذة
The Greece Golden Visa gives non-EU investors a five-year residence permit, renewable, through a qualifying investment in Greece. Under Law 5100/2024 the real estate route requires a single property of €800,000 in Attica, the Thessaloniki regional unit, Mykonos, Thira and islands over 3,100 population, or €400,000 elsewhere, with at least 120 m² of main spaces; €250,000 is reserved for commercial-to-residential conversions and listed-building restorations. Capital investment routes are also available. The permit allows visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for up to 90 days in any 180, imposes no minimum stay, and extends to immediate family members, including spouse, children up to 21, and dependent parents. Naturalisation requires seven continuous years of actual lawful residence, and the investor permit counts toward it. Greece offers a unique combination of rich history, scenic islands, vibrant cities, and a robust economy.
No minimum stay requirement to maintain residency.
Non-tax-residents are taxed only on Greek-sourced income.
Short-term letting of the qualifying property is banned.
Naturalisation after 7 continuous years of actual lawful residence; the investor permit is a qualifying residence title.
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.
Greece at a glance
Population
10.4 million
Capital
Athens
Language
Greek
Currency
Euro
Time zone
Eastern European Time (EET)
Climate
Mediterranean
Residency routesالمسارات
In detailالتفاصيل
Advising UAE residents on European residency from our Dubai office.
Golden visa property thresholds under Law 5100/2024
Law 5100/2024 replaced a single national figure with three:
| Where / what | Minimum |
|---|---|
| Attica, Thessaloniki regional unit, Mykonos, Thira, islands over 3,100 population | €800,000 |
| Rest of Greece | €400,000 |
| Change of use from commercial to residential, or restoration of a listed building | €250,000 |
Two conditions decide many real cases: the property must have a minimum of 120 square metres of main spaces, and the single-property rule applies — you must reach the threshold with one property, not by assembling several. Short-term letting of the qualifying property is banned.
€250,000 applies only to the two narrow cases in the last row; it is not a general discount.
The permit runs five years and is renewable. The permit fee is €2,016, and the statutory processing time is 50 days. From 1 September 2024 the full purchase price must be paid before the application is filed. The permit imposes no minimum stay, but naturalisation requires seven continuous years of actual lawful residence in Greece.
One thing to settle before you start
These are residency programmes, not citizenship. That distinction matters more for an Indian passport holder than for most, because India does not permit dual citizenship: under Section 9(1) of the Citizenship Act 1955, voluntarily acquiring another citizenship ends your Indian citizenship automatically.
Holding European residency does not affect your Indian citizenship at all. Only naturalising would. So the residence permit is the safe part; the decision point comes years later, if and when you choose to naturalise.
Why Work with Us!
- Cost effective and affordable investment program
- You get your Schengen residence card
- You don’t have to live in Greek
- You have the right to live, invest and do business in Greece
The Greece Golden Visa is granted by virtue of the Immigration and Social Integration Code, 2014 which has introduced provisions to facilitate the stay of non EU nationals in Greece.
Eligibility
- You need to be a citizen of non- European Union Country to obtain this Visa
- Your spouse and children are also eligible to apply
- You should have clean criminal record
- You should provide your medical report
Talk to a European residency consultant in Dubai
XIPHIAS Immigration has guided families into Europe since 2009, and our Dubai team works with UAE residents. We were named Best Immigration Consultant by The Times of India in 2022. Our immigration consultants in Dubai will take you through the current rules, costs and timeline.
Sources
- Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum — golden visa circular, 24 September 2024
- Law 5100/2024 — Greek National Printing House
Verified against government and EU sources on 30 September 2026.
The processكيف نعمل
Month 1: Select investment, sign agreements, pay reservation if applicable, complete KYC, legalize POA, obtain Greek tax number.
Month 2+: Collect documents, sign SPA via POA if abroad, transfer the full price, finalize property ownership, prepare Golden Visa application.
Then: Submit the application with the €2,016 permit fee and provide biometrics (statutory processing time: 50 days).
Post-Approval: Receive the five-year residency permit; XIPHIAS provides post-landing support and local registrations.
Citizenship: naturalisation is possible after 7 continuous years of actual lawful residence in Greece.
Eligibilityالمتطلبات
What it takes to qualify.
Must be a non-EU investor.
Make a qualifying investment in Greece (real estate or capital).
Transfer investment funds from abroad and cover all government fees.
Provide necessary documents for all applicants.
Attend scheduled appointment in Greece for biometrics.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
Greece, answered.
For real estate, €400,000 for a single property outside the high-demand zone and €800,000 in Attica, the Thessaloniki regional unit, Mykonos, Thira and islands over 3,100 population. €250,000 applies only to commercial-to-residential conversions and listed-building restorations.
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