The Greece Golden Visa Program, officially a residence-by-investment scheme, enables eligible non-EU nationals and their families to obtain residency in Greece through qualifying investments, including the acquisition of real estate.
With investment options starting from €250,000, no requirement for permanent residence in Greece to maintain the permit, and access to the Schengen Area, the Greek Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s most established residence-by-investment programs.
At QHS24 Real Estate & Construction, we combine real estate expertise, construction know-how and investment analysis to help international investors identify suitable properties and coordinate the process from property selection and due diligence to acquisition, development and Golden Visa application support.
€250,000 – Conversion & Restoration Opportunities
A minimum investment of €250,000 applies to specific real estate categories, including properties whose main use is converted from commercial or other non-residential use into residential use, as well as qualifying listed buildings requiring restoration.
For qualifying change-of-use investments, the €250,000 threshold applies regardless of the property's location or size, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
This category can offer particularly interesting opportunities for investors seeking properties with potential for conversion, renovation and value creation.
€400,000 – Real Estate Investment in Other Areas of Greece
A minimum investment of €400,000 applies to qualifying real estate acquisitions in areas of Greece that do not fall within the €800,000 investment zones.
The investment must generally be made in one single property with a minimum main-area size of 120 sq.m.
€800,000 – Prime Investment Zones
A minimum investment of €800,000 applies to qualifying real estate acquisitions in:
Attica
Regional Unit of Thessaloniki
Mykonos
Santorini
Greek islands with a population exceeding 3,100 inhabitants
The investment must generally concern one single property with a minimum main-area size of 120 sq.m.
Visa-free travel within the Schengen Area, providing convenient access across participating European countries.
No minimum stay requirement in Greece for maintaining the Golden Visa residence permit.
Five-year renewable residence permit, renewable as long as the qualifying investment is maintained and the applicable requirements continue to be met.
Potential rental income from the investment property, subject to the applicable restrictions on its use.
Family eligibility, allowing qualifying family members to obtain residence permits under the program, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
Potential pathway to Greek citizenship after seven years of lawful residence, provided that the applicant meets the separate residence, integration and other requirements for naturalization.
Investment and business opportunities – Golden Visa holders may own shares in Greek companies and receive dividend income. The Golden Visa itself does not provide the right to dependent employment in Greece.
Introduced in 2013, the Greece Golden Visa is a residence-by-investment program designed primarily for non-EU nationals and their eligible family members.
By completing a qualifying investment and meeting the applicable legal requirements, an investor may obtain a five-year Greek residence permit, renewable for further five-year periods as long as the qualifying investment is maintained.
The specific requirements, documentation and procedures depend on the selected investment category and the individual circumstances of the applicant.
At QHS24 Real Estate & Construction, our role extends beyond simply finding a property.
We help investors evaluate the property, investment potential, technical feasibility and development opportunities before proceeding with an acquisition.
Through our network of specialized legal, tax and technical professionals, we can coordinate the different stages of the transaction and Golden Visa process, providing international investors with a single point of coordination in Greece.
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