Investor programme / Greece

Greece Golden Visa

Five-year EU residence for your whole family through property investment in Greece — with visa-free travel across the Schengen Area.

5 yrs
Residence permit, renewable every 5 years
2–3 mo
Typical time to approval
1
Application for the whole family
7 yrs
To apply for Greek citizenship
Blue-domed church and pink bougainvillea above the sea in Santorini, Greece
Programme overview

Live, study and travel in Europe

Greece's residence-by-investment programme lets non-EU citizens who buy residential property in Greece apply for a five-year residence permit. The permit can be renewed every five years for as long as you own the property.

One application covers your spouse, children up to 21 years old, and the parents of both you and your spouse. As Greece is part of the European Union and the Schengen Area, the permit also gives you visa-free travel across Schengen countries.

Beyond the paperwork, it's a chance to enjoy one of Europe's oldest civilisations — over 13,000 km of coastline, around 6,000 islands, sunshine, and a relaxed, family-friendly way of life.

Investment amount

The minimum property investment depends on the region and the type of property, and the rules are updated from time to time. We'll confirm the current amount for your situation during your free consultation.

Why Greece

Advantages of the programme

Benefit for the entire family

The whole family can obtain residence permits through a single application.

Low investment

One of the lowest investment levels for residence among Schengen countries.

Easy procedure

No requirements for education, language level, business background or proof of funds.

Short application period

Around 2–3 months from application to approval.

Stable investment

Invest in real property with the potential to rise in value — and rent it out freely.

No residence requirement

Entering Greece before applying is the only requirement; you don't have to live there.

Free access to Europe

Travel visa-free across the Schengen Area.

Friendly, safe living

Greece is ranked among the friendliest countries in the world, with some of the lowest crime rates in Europe.

Public healthcare

Access to the same free public healthcare as Greek citizens.

High-quality education

Free Greek public schooling during compulsory education, or choose from prestigious international schools.

Path to citizenship

Apply for naturalisation after 7 years of legal residence (children with 6+ years of Greek public education can also apply).

Programme rules and investment thresholds are set by the Greek government and change periodically — we'll confirm current requirements during your consultation.

Cover of the Arata Immigration Greece programme brochure
Brochure

Take the details with you

Download our two-page Greece programme brochure to read later or share with your family.

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Free consultation

Interested in the Greece Golden Visa?

Talk to Achal Shah for a free, honest assessment of whether the programme fits your family and budget.