Greece•Europe2-6 months
2,000 EUR
5 years
Yes
Not Required
Allowed
Available
Allowed
Five-year renewable Greek residence permit for non-EU investors buying real estate from EUR 250,000 to EUR 800,000, no minimum stay.
Greece's Golden Visa (Type B.5) is a five-year renewable residence permit by real estate investment under Law 4251/2014 (amended by Law 5100/2024). From 31 August 2024 the threshold is EUR 800,000 in Zone A (Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, islands over 3,100 population) and EUR 400,000 elsewhere; conversions and listed-building restorations keep a EUR 250,000 floor.
Property must be at least 120 sq.m, and short-term rentals on Golden Visa real estate are prohibited (long-term leasing is allowed). The permit grants Schengen-wide travel and covers spouse, children under 21 and dependent parents, but does not authorize employment in Greece. Applications go to the local Decentralized Administration; fees are EUR 2,000 plus EUR 16 card.
This visa is ideal for high-net-worth families and retirees seeking a low-touch European base, and investors holding Greek property long-term; with no minimum-stay rule it acts as a Schengen access permit pending citizenship after 7 years.
Application e-paravolo (main applicant) | 2,000 EUR |
Residence permit card printing fee (per person) per person | 16 EUR |
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
GreeceNon-EU/EEA citizenship (age 18+)
Qualifying real estate investment: EUR 800,000 in Zone A (Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, islands with population over 3,100); EUR 400,000 elsewhere
EUR 250,000 alternative threshold for restoration of listed historic buildings or conversion of commercial buildings to residential use
Residential property of at least 120 sq.m (single property if EUR 400,000/800,000 path; combinable if conversion/restoration path)
Full purchase price paid via Greek bank transfer before application
Valid private health insurance covering Greece
Clean criminal record certificate
Valid passport and (where required) a national entry visa (Type D)
Education
none or higher
Investment
800,000 EUR
Valid passport (certified copy)
Notarized property purchase deed with land registry / cadastre entry
Bank documentation proving full purchase price transferred via Greek bank
Four recent passport photographs (40x60 mm) plus digital JPEG 2000 copy
Valid private health insurance covering Greece
Clean criminal record certificate (apostilled / certified)
Medical certificate confirming no public health risk
Tax number (AFM) registration
Application form for Permanent Residence Permit (Type B.5)
Proof of payment of EUR 2,000 application e-paravolo and EUR 16 card fee
| Application for Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Type B.5, Article 20B Law 4251/2014) | Fill online |
| Application Steps | Obtain a Greek tax number (AFM) and open a Greek bank account; Identify qualifying property in the a… | migration.gov.gr |
| Criminal Policy | Clean criminal record certificate required at issuance and renewal | migration.gov.gr |
| Dependent Visa | Spouse, children under 21 and dependent parents of both spouses can be included on the application | migration.gov.gr |
| Desc | Five-year renewable Greek residence permit for non-EU investors buying real estate from EUR 250,000 … | migration.gov.gr |
| Fee Breakdown | Application e-paravolo (main applicant): 2000 EUR; Residence permit card printing fee (per person): … | migration.gov.gr |
| Fees | EUR 2,016 (EUR 2,000 application e-paravolo + EUR 16 card printing); additional notary, transfer tax… | migration.gov.gr |
| Forms | Application for Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Type B.5, Article 20B Law 4251/2014) | migration.gov.gr |
| Investment Amount | 800000 | stegasi.gov.gr |
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