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Greece

Under the Greece Golden Visa Program, a minimum specialized real estate investment of EUR 250,000 grants investors a residence permit. As a member state of the EU, Greece offers its residents and citizens a number of reassuring benefits including high levels of safety and security, excellent education opportunities, robust healthcare options, and a dependable rule of law.

Residence by Investment Overview

Greece EB-5 Visa Program sets aside EB-5 visas for participants who invest in commercial enterprises associated with government-approved regional centers based on proposals for promoting economic growth.

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Country Information

Population

10.5 million

Language

Greek

Economy

Service- and industrial-based

Currency

Euro

Benefits of the Greece Visa Program

Requirements of Greece Residence by Investment

The following requirements apply:
  • EUR 400,000: For the purchase of properties in Greece, the investment must be made in a single property with a minimum size of 120 sqm
  • EUR 800,000: For the purchase of properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants Alternatively, select one of the following qualifying options:
  • A 10-year time-sharing or lease agreement for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences with a value of at least EUR 400,000 or EUR 800,000, depending on the threshold zone
  • A fixed-term deposit of at least EUR 500,000 with a Greek credit institution
  • A capital contribution of at least EUR 500,000 in a public limited real estate investment company that invests exclusively in Greece, increasing its share capital; or in a closed-end investment company or mutual fund; or in a Greek-based company for share capital increase or bonds issued for trading on regulated Greek markets or multilateral trading facilities
  • Purchase of Greek government bonds worth at least EUR 500,000 with a remaining maturity of at least three years, through a Greek credit institution
  • Purchase of shares, corporate bonds, or Greek government bonds traded on regulated Greek markets or multilateral trading facilities, with an acquisition value of at least EUR 800,000
  • Purchase of shares or stocks with an acquisition value of at least EUR 350,000 in a mutual fund exclusively investing in shares, corporate bonds, or Greek government bonds traded on regulated markets or multilateral trading facilities in Greece, or in an alternative investment fund established in Greece or another EU member state, solely dedicated to investing in Greece
  • Procedures for USA Residence by Investment

    Applications to the program must be

    Permanent residents can settle

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Greece residence by investment program, also known as the Greece Golden Visa Program, offers residence to individuals and their families through significant investments in the country.

    Investment options include real estate purchases, capital investments in Greek businesses, and contributions to government bonds.

    Benefits include the right to live and study in Greece, visa-free travel within Europe’s Schengen Area, and access to a rich cultural heritage.

    The minimum investment starts at EUR 250,000 for specialized real estate projects.

    Processing times for residence by investment applications may vary. Please contact us to find out more.

    Yes, the main applicant can include their spouse, dependent children, and dependent parents in the application.

    There are no specific residence requirements, but a suitable investment needs to be maintained to renew the residence permit.

    Required documents include a valid passport, proof of investment, health insurance, a clean criminal record, and other supporting documents.

    Yes, after maintaining residence for seven years, investors may be eligible to apply for Greek citizenship.

    Applicants must choose a qualifying investment, submit the application with the necessary documents, and undergo a due diligence process.

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