The Greece Golden Visa is Europe's most accessible residence-by-investment programme. While you own an appreciating property, it gives your whole family the right to move freely within the Schengen Area.
The Golden Visa is a programme that grants foreigners and their families who invest in real estate above a set amount a renewable residence permit. Greece launched this programme in 2013 and today it has become one of the most preferred options in Europe.
The most distinctive feature of the programme is that there is no residency requirement. You can renew your residence permit indefinitely without living in Greece for a single day.
Your investment is not an expense but a foreign-currency-based asset. A property chosen in the right area both generates rental income and gains value over time.
In Greece there is not a single threshold; three different amounts apply depending on the area where the property is located and the project type.
Applies to homes created by converting commercial buildings to residential use or by restoring buildings with historic/protected status.
Applies to cities and islands outside high-demand areas with a population under 3,000. A single residence of at least 120 m² is required.
The threshold applied in areas with a high population and tourism density. A single residence of at least 120 m² is required.
Thresholds and conditions may be updated according to legislative changes. Before you apply, we confirm the current situation on your behalf.
We have placed the residence permit programmes of the three main markets we work in side by side.
| Country | Minimum Investment | Permit Duration | Family Coverage | Schengen | Citizenship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | €250,000 – €800,000 | Lifetime | Whole family | Visa-free | After 7 years of residence |
| Dubai (UAE) | AED 2,000,000 | 10 years · renewable | Whole family | No | None |
| Northern Cyprus | Project-based | 1 year · renewable | Whole family | No | Conditional |
In every step of the process, which takes an average of 2–4 months, you know which stage you are at.
We discuss your budget and goal and determine which threshold suits you.
30 minutesWe narrow down the shortlist together. If you wish, you can join an Athens discovery tour and see the projects in person.
1 weekYour Greek tax number (AFM) is issued and a bank account is opened.
1 weekThe lawyer examines the title deed record and zoning status; if clean, the preliminary contract is signed.
1 weekThe sale is completed before a notary and the title deed is registered in your name.
1–2 weeksA biometric appointment is made and the blue card is issued. After the card is delivered, Schengen travel begins.
2–4 monthsWe follow the apostille, translation and certification procedures of the documents on your behalf.
The rates below reflect general practice; they may vary depending on the type of property and the area.
| Item | Rate / Amount | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Property transfer tax | 3.09% | Based on the sale price, paid at the time of transfer. |
| Title deed registration fee | approx. 0.8% | Land registry registration and file costs. |
| Lawyer's fee | 1% + VAT | Legal review, contract and transfer procedures. |
| Notary fee | 1% | Drawing up the sales contract at the notary. |
| Golden Visa process follow-up | €2,500 | Service fee for legal file follow-up. |
| Golden Visa application fee | Minimum €3,000 | For the main applicant; an additional fee is charged for family members. |
| Health insurance | €16-130 | Ages 75 and over are calculated separately. |
| Agency commission | 0% | We do not charge a commission on projects for which we are the authorised sales office. |
Our Golden Visa compliant properties offer investment and residence rights in a single package.
