Greece's Golden Visa programme is one of the few European residency routes that combines no minimum stay obligation with genuine long-term strategic value: Schengen Area access, a 15-year non-dom tax window on foreign income, and a pathway to EU citizenship. Most coverage focuses on the investment threshold. Less discussed is what you actually receive once the investment is made — the rights,...
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The Greece Golden Visa property route operates under two investment zones: Zone A at EUR 800,000 for Athens, Thessaloniki and premium islands, and Zone B at EUR 400,000 across remaining areas. Covers zone thresholds, the 120 square metre requirement, short-term rental restrictions, acquisition costs and the purchase process.
The Greece Golden Visa issues a five-year renewable residence permit to investors and qualifying family members under four routes: Zone A property at EUR 800,000, Zone B at EUR 400,000, commercial conversion at EUR 250,000, and a startup investment at EUR 250,000. Citizenship is available via seven-year naturalisation.