EU Residency Through Greek Property Investment

Non-EU citizens who purchase qualifying Greek real estate meeting the investment threshold. The permit covers the investor, spouse, children under 21, and parents of both parties.

From €250,000 in most of Greece. In high-demand areas (Athens centre, Mykonos, Santorini, Thessaloniki) the minimum is €500,000. The threshold applies to the total purchase price including VAT.

No — there is no minimum stay requirement. You can maintain your Greek residency permit without living in Greece, making it one of the most flexible programs in Europe.

Yes — you can rent your property through platforms like Airbnb or through a property management company. Rental income is subject to Greek income tax.

Property purchase typically takes 2–4 months. Golden Visa approval follows in 3–6 months after application submission. Total timeline: 5–10 months.

Yes — after 7 years of legal residency and meeting language/integration requirements, you may apply for Greek citizenship, which grants full EU citizenship.