Investor Guide 2026-08-31• The Marelia Invest Team
Greece Golden Visa Guide 2026: Investment Requirements, Process & FAQ
Greece's Golden Visa program grants a renewable 5-year residence permit in exchange for a real estate investment. The investment threshold ranges from €250,000 to €800,000 depending on the zone.
Greece's residency-by-investment program, known as the "Golden Visa," offers EU residency rights in exchange for real estate investment from abroad. The program is structured around three investment thresholds that vary by zone: €250,000 (special conversion exception), €400,000 (nationwide base amount), and €800,000 (high-demand zones such as Athens, Thessaloniki, and popular islands).
For a complete 0-to-100 walkthrough of the program — application steps, every required document, a full cost breakdown, annual taxes, and the non-dom tax regime — see our comprehensive Turkish/English guide: /en/greece-golden-visa
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It varies by zone: €800,000 in Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with a population over 3,100; €400,000 in the rest of the country; and starting from €250,000 for historic building restoration or commercial-to-residential conversion projects.