01 · Route
€250,000 is conditional
For property, it applies to change-of-use conversions and listed-building restorations—not to an ordinary finished apartment.
Residency by investment · Greece
Greece Golden Visa Assistance & Support
Greece Golden Visa Assistance & Support helps non-EU investors apply for residency by investment through a qualifying Greek property, financial investment or business route—from route selection to the residence permit.
- 5 years
- Renewable permit
- No minimum
- Stay requirement
- €250,000
- Lowest route
How Aegalis helps
Greece Golden Visa Assistance & Support, from investment route to residence permit.
A single case plan connects the investment, evidence, Greek counsel, family documents and permit milestones before money moves.
Discuss your case- 01
Route and case planning
We compare the qualifying routes against your budget, preferred location, family needs and investment objective before you commit.
- 02
Investment verification
For property, we coordinate checks on route, title and certified main area. For financial routes, we map the evidence the application needs.
- 03
Greek counsel coordination
Greek-qualified local counsel handles Greek legal work while Aegalis keeps the legal file, investment and application moving to one plan.
- 04
Document readiness
We organise the working checklist for powers of attorney, investment evidence, source-of-funds material and accompanying family documents.
- 05
Application milestones
We coordinate the hand-offs around filing, biometrics and residence-card issuance so responsibilities remain visible across the team.
- 06
Renewal continuity
We keep the investment conditions and renewal requirements in view after the first residence cards are issued.
Qualifying investments
Choose the route that fits the case—not just the lowest headline.
The lowest amount is not a general property price tier. Location, property type, structure and evidence determine which threshold is actually available.
Property route
Change of use or listed-building restoration
€250,000 is not a general property tier. It applies anywhere in Greece, but only where the investor converts a commercial building to residential use or restores a listed building.
Available nationwide; no 120 m² minimum.
Routes beyond property
A qualifying fund, term deposit, listed investment, government bonds or startup contribution may suit investors who do not want Greek real estate.
- €350,000UCITS or Alternative Investment Fund units
- €500,000Greek bank term deposit
- €500,000Greek government bonds
- €800,000Listed shares or units of Greek funds
- €800,000Greek corporate bonds
- €250,000Elevate Greece registered startup
Start with route fit
Know which route is open before choosing the investment.
What the plan clarifies
The route that is genuinely open
See which investment conditions fit the location, structure and evidence before capital moves.
Application journey
How your Greek Golden Visa case moves.
The exact legal and investment work depends on your route. The operating sequence stays clear from the first assessment through renewal.
- 01
Fit
Confirm that the programme and a qualifying route fit your circumstances.
- 02
Plan
Choose the investment route and build one case plan around it.
- 03
Verify
Complete the relevant investment, property and evidence checks.
- 04
Prepare
Coordinate Greek counsel and assemble the applicant and family file.
- 05
Apply
Move through filing, biometrics and the residence-permit decision.
- 06
Maintain
Hold the qualifying investment and prepare for five-year renewal.
Before committing capital
Three property rules that change the investment decision.
02 · Property
One property, certified area
The standard €400,000 and €800,000 routes require one property with at least 120 m² of main areas.
03 · Use
No short-term letting
A property used to obtain a Greek Golden Visa may not be let on a short-term basis or subleased. Breach means revocation of the residence permit and a fine of €50,000.
The €800,000 zone includes Attica (including all of Athens), Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Thira (Santorini), Any island with a population over 3,100, including Crete, Corfu and Rhodes.
Claims corrected during verification
These details determine whether an investment really qualifies, so we resolve them before the application is built around it.
- Not correct: “The Greek Golden Visa starts at €250,000 for property.”
- €250,000 applies only to change-of-use conversions and listed-building restorations. Standard property purchases start at €400,000, or €800,000 in high-demand zones.
- Not correct: “The new thresholds took effect on 31 August 2024.”
- The tiers apply from 1 September 2024. 31 August 2024 was the deadline for the transition deposit under the grandfathering provisions, not the date the new thresholds began.
- Not correct: “The €800,000 threshold covers municipalities with over 3,100 inhabitants.”
- It covers islands with a population over 3,100, not municipalities. This is why Crete, Corfu and Rhodes fall in the €800,000 band.
- Not correct: “You can combine several smaller properties to reach the threshold.”
- The €400,000 and €800,000 routes require a single property of at least 120 m² of main areas. Multiple purchases do not aggregate.
- Not correct: “You can rent the property out on Airbnb to cover costs.”
- Short-term letting and subleasing of the qualifying property are prohibited. Breach means revocation of the permit and a €50,000 fine.
Questions before applying
Greek Golden Visa FAQs.
What is the minimum investment for the Greek Golden Visa?
€250,000 is the lowest qualifying amount, but for property it applies only to a change-of-use conversion or a listed-building restoration. An ordinary property purchase starts at €400,000, or €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population over 3,100.
Do I have to live in Greece to keep the permit?
No. The Greek Golden Visa has no minimum stay requirement. The permit runs for five years and renews indefinitely for as long as the qualifying investment is held.
Can my family apply with me?
The permit can include a spouse or partner, children under 21 and both sets of parents without increasing the qualifying investment amount. Each applicant still needs the applicable documents and government fees.
Can I rent out a Golden Visa property?
A property used to obtain a Greek Golden Visa may not be let on a short-term basis or subleased. Breach means revocation of the residence permit and a fine of €50,000.
Can I combine two properties to reach the threshold?
No. The €400,000 and €800,000 routes each require a single property of at least 120 m² of main areas. Separate purchases do not aggregate toward the threshold.
Does the Greek Golden Visa lead to citizenship?
Not automatically. Greek naturalisation requires seven years of lawful residence with genuine physical presence and Greek tax residence, so years spent holding the permit without living in Greece do not count toward it.
Greece residency by investment
Start with a clear route and one accountable case plan.
Tell us your nationality, budget, preferred route and family needs. We will help you identify the right next step before an investment is made.
Programme facts checked 2026-08-04. Primary legal basis: Greek Migration Code, Law 5038/2023, article 100, as amended by Law 5100/2024, in force 1 September 2024. This page is general information, not advice on your circumstances.