Residency & Golden Visas / Greece / Route
Greece · Investment route
Obtain Greek residency by investing in regulated Greek financial instruments, bonds, funds or eligible corporate investments.
Programme overviewنظرة عامة
The Greece Golden Visa – Capital Investment route enables non-EU investors to obtain a renewable five-year residency permit by making qualifying capital investments in regulated Greek instruments, companies, REICs, funds, bank deposits, or eligible startups. Thresholds range from €250,000 to €800,000 depending on the vehicle. The permit includes Schengen mobility and family inclusion, with potential naturalization after 7 years (subject to 183 days annual residence and language proficiency).
What you getالمزايا
Obtain a renewable five-year residency permit through capital investments in regulated Greek instruments.
Potentially higher liquidity options compared with real estate (depending on vehicle).
Access to Schengen visa-free travel for residency holders.
Pathway to Greek citizenship after 7 years with 183-day annual residency and language proficiency.
Option to diversify across bonds, funds, REICs, and startups to fit investor goals.
Investment & costsالتكاليف
Qualifying investment
Shares, corporate or Greek government bonds
Upon investing · Min. €800,000 in Greek regulated market securities.
Greek company (shares/bonds)
Upon investing · Min. €500,000 in a Greek company.
Public REIC subscription
Upon subscribing · Min. €500,000 in a Public REIC.
Greek government bonds
Upon investing · Min. €500,000 in government bonds.
Fixed-term bank deposit
Upon depositing · Min. €500,000 in a Greek bank deposit.
Mutual fund (Greek shares/bonds)
Upon investing · Min. €350,000 in qualifying mutual funds.
Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)
Upon investing · Min. €350,000 in AIFs investing exclusively in Greece.
Greek startups (Elevate Greece)
Upon investing · Min. €250,000 in eligible registered startups.
Application Fee
On submission · Covers government processing and administrative costs for the main applicant.
Residence Permit Fee
On approval · Covers issuance of the initial 5-year residency permit.
Figures are indicative and exclusive of professional fees. Your advisor confirms an exact, written cost breakdown for your family size.
Eligibilityالأهلية
Requirements
Applicant must be a non-EU national.
Make and retain a qualifying capital investment and meet any holding/lock-in rules for the chosen vehicle.
Transfer funds from abroad and provide verifiable proof of source of funds.
Complete documentation and attend a biometric appointment in Greece.
Comply with AML/KYC checks and any product-specific investor suitability tests.
Proof of funds
Who cannot apply
Serious criminal convictions or unresolved investigations.
Insufficient or unverifiable source-of-funds documentation.
Failure to meet investor suitability or regulatory requirements for specific capital products.
The processكيف نعمل
Select vehicle & diligence
Choose a qualifying capital vehicle (bonds, REIC, AIF, mutual fund, bank deposit, startup equity) and complete due diligence.
Engage provider & subscribe
Work with local counsel/broker; legalize POA if needed; obtain Greek tax number (AFM).
Transfer funds & confirm
Transfer funds from abroad; receive purchase/subscription confirmations.
Prepare application
Compile documents and file the Golden Visa application.
Biometrics
Attend biometric enrollment in Greece within 6 months.
Permit & renewals
Receive 5-year residency; renew every 5 years while retaining the qualifying investment.
Questionsأسئلة شائعة
This route, answered.
€800,000 (market-traded securities), €500,000 (company shares/bonds, REICs, bank deposits), €350,000 (mutual funds/AIFs), €250,000 (eligible Elevate Greece startups).
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A senior advisor will confirm the exact costs, timeline and documents for your case — privately, and entirely off the record.