Hellenic Republic · investor · Leads to settlement
Golden Visa
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Greek investment residence route, best known for real-estate and other qualifying investment categories.
- Processing time
- Processing depends on investment type, document completeness and Ministry appointment capacity.
- Government fees
- The Ministry page lists government e-fees and residence-card printing fees for relevant categories.
- Typical duration
- Residence permit is renewable if the qualifying investment condition continues.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
Greece’s Golden Visa is a high-interest investor route, but it is document-heavy and policy-sensitive. The official Ministry page links it to investment residence categories and renewal evidence, so applicants should treat threshold and asset rules as live facts to verify at filing.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Qualifying investment under Greek Golden Visa rules.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- ✓Valid passport and lawful entry/visa basis where required.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- ✓Health insurance covering Greece.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- ✓Investment remains in force for renewal.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
Common blockers
- !Investment below the current threshold for the location/category.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- !Incomplete title, lease or financial-instrument documents.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- !Assuming old thresholds still apply after policy changes.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Investment documents.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- ·Passport and visa/residence documents.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- ·Health insurance.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
- ·Greek fee receipts and photographs/biometric documents.Ministry of Migration and Asylum (Greece) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Choose the investment category only after checking the current Ministry threshold and location rules.
Build the evidence pack
Complete legal, tax and property/investment due diligence before filing.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the Ministry’s residence-permit process, often through an authorised representative.
After approval
Maintain the qualifying investment and renew with updated evidence.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Golden Visa route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Golden Visa.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Greek Golden Visa only real estate?+
Real estate is the best-known category, but the Ministry also references investment residence categories beyond a simple property purchase. Check the exact current category before relying on it.
Can rules change?+
Yes. Golden Visa thresholds and eligible investment categories are policy-sensitive. Verify the current Ministry position before transferring funds.
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