Destinations
Greece
Greece grants EU residence through property investment, with a tiered threshold: 800,000 EUR in the highest-demand areas such as Attica, Mykonos and Santorini, 400,000 EUR elsewhere, and 250,000 EUR for commercial-to-residential conversions. The permit has no minimum-stay requirement.
Key facts
- From
- €250 000≈ $360 450 — estimated total, family of four, fees included
- Processing time
- 4–6 months
- Physical presence
- None. The permit has no minimum-stay requirement and is renewed every five years.
Tax at a glance
- The permit does not by itself create Greek tax residence
- Greece offers a flat-tax regime for qualifying new tax residents; conditions apply and should be checked individually
- Tax residence generally follows 183 days of presence or the centre of vital interests
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent out my golden visa property on Airbnb?
No. Properties acquired under the golden visa cannot be placed on short-term rental platforms; Greece tightened this rule in 2025. You can let them on longer leases.
Does the golden visa lead to a Greek passport?
Not on its own. The permit has no minimum-stay requirement, but naturalisation requires seven years of effective residence and a Greek language test — a much higher bar. Do not confuse the two.