Golden Visa - Residence Permit by Investment
Greece
Last updated: December 24, 2025
5 years (renewable)
$2,200
6-12 months
Medium
About this Visa
Greece's golden visa is a residence permit you get by investing money in Greece. You invest at least €250,000 in real estate or a startup company. You get a visa to live in Greece and travel freely in Europe. This visa is for people from other countries who have money to invest. You don't need to live in Greece full-time. You can live anywhere and keep the visa. It's one of Europe's cheapest golden visas. You get access to Europe without moving there.
Key Benefits
- Live in Greece permanently with no minimum stay required
- Travel anywhere in Europe visa-free (90 days per 6 months)
- Bring spouse, children under 21, and parents
- Rent property for income
- Start a business or own a company
- Become Greek citizen after 7 years
- Visa renews forever if investment maintained
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have €250,000+ to invest legally
- Must have no criminal record
- Must have valid health insurance
- Must prove money is legally earned
- No requirement for Greek language skills
- No requirement for college degree
- No requirement for work experience
- Not on international security watchlists
Financial Requirement
Minimum €250,000 investment in real estate (€250,000-€800,000 depending on location), startup company, or approved financial instruments. Must provide bank statements and tax returns as proof of legal origin.
Documents
- Valid passportCopy all pages
- Bank statementsShowing €250,000+ available funds
- Tax returns2-3 most recent years
- Criminal record certificateFrom home country, issued within 6 months
- Health insuranceValid in Greece, covering all family members
- Application formFrom Greek government
- Passport photos4 biometric-style photos
- Purchase agreementSigned by notary if buying property
- Property documentsLand registry proof showing no debts
- Translated documentsAll non-Greek documents officially translated to Greek with apostille stamp
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.