Greece
Greece grants EU residence through property investment, with a tiered threshold: 923,000 USD in the highest-demand areas such as Attica, Mykonos and Santorini, 462,000 USD elsewhere, and 289,000 USD for commercial-to-residential conversions. The permit has no minimum-stay requirement.
Residency by investment — key figures
- From
- env. $289 000≈ $385 214 — 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.
Investment routes
| Route | Official minimum | Real total, family of four |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate | env. $923 000 | ≈ $1 232 686 |
| Real estate | env. $462 000 | ≈ $616 343 |
| Real estate | env. $289 000 | ≈ $385 214 |
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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
Compare it with another jurisdiction
| — | Mexico | Malta |
|---|---|---|
| Official minimum | $78 000lower | env. $80 800 |
| Real total, family of 4 (fees included) | ≈ $104 130lower | ≈ $107 860 |
| Announced processing | 2–6 monthsfaster | 12–18 months |
| Presence required | Temporary residents should not be absent from Mexico for more than two consecutive years to keep the status; permanent residence is more flexible. | None. |
| Years to citizenship | 5 yearsfaster | — |
| Investment routes | Capital transfer, Business, Bank deposit | Real estate |
| A route returns the capital | Yes | No |
| Open to Russian applicants | YesIdentical on this line | YesIdentical on this line |
| Region | Latin America | Europe |
Frequently asked questions
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Does the golden visa lead to a Greek passport?
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What we do for you
Citizenship or residence, the honest answer often is not the one you arrived with. We take the whole procedure with you — eligibility, the route that fits your situation, the file, the follow-up — with one person on your side throughout.
For Greece specifically, you are talking to someone who already knows the file: who to speak to on the ground, what the unit actually asks for, and the points where applications stall.
- One point of contact, from the first call to the certificate
- Vetted partners on the ground — law firms, licensed agents, banks — introduced, not listed
- It starts with a short qualifying call, and no, it is not a sales call
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