The Greece Golden Visa is one of the most popular options in Europe, thanks largely to its being among the best value options in Europe.
Greece Golden Visa
Launched in 2014, almost 40,000 Golden Visas have been granted to property investors and almost 65,000 including family members as of 2025.
After a post-COVID boom saw application backlogs increase, recent reforms to decentralize processing have seen processing times rapidly decrease with 50% of 2024 applications to be completed by early 2026.
One of the best benefits of the Greece Golden Visa is that there is no residency requirement which means this is the ideal visa for those either seeking global mobility and access to the EU or as a Plan B.
The Greece Golden Visa is also valid for 5 years which reduces renewal fees. Citizenship can be obtained but applicants but have been living in Greece for at least 7 years and must also be able to speak Greek.
Why Greece?
Greece is an iconic destination thanks to its ancient history, stunning landscapes and hundreds of amazing islands. Greece remains one of the top tourist destinations in the world as well as being a centre of global shipping.
Greece offers great healthcare and international education, wonderful weather, excellent value for money and of course world-famous cuisine.
Greece’s economy is booming with an annual GDP growth of 2.2%, a strong tourism market Piraeus is the 3rd largest shipping port in Europe and in the top 30 globally.
Portugal has been a member of the European Union since 1981 and Greece Golden Visa provides immediate access to 29 EU nations.
English is widely spoken with 60% of Greeks speaking fluent English.
There is a wide range of high-quality properties available across Greece and Golden Visa applicants can enjoy the benefit of guaranteed rental income from their property to generate income.
Criteria
- Make a qualifying investment in property for Euro 250,000 (for commercial property renovated into residential units), Euro 800,000 for property in central areas such as Athens, or Euro 400,000 for areas outside major cities.
- Clean background
- No residency requirements, health check or age limit
- Low cost health insurance and renewal fees
Next Steps
Whether you are looking for new horizons, global mobility, retirement or just a Plan B, a Greece Golden Visa provides all you need for your future plans.
To find out more about the Greece Golden Visa, speak to our expert team at Isaford Immigration and we will help you make your EU immigration dreams a reality.
