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B.4 — Golden Visa - Financial Securities Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Χρηματοοικονομικών Επενδύσεων - B.4)
VisasGreeceB.4 — Golden Visa - Financial Securities Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Χρηματοοικονομικών Επενδύσεων - B.4)
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B.4 — Golden Visa - Financial Securities Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Χρηματοοικονομικών Επενδύσεων - B.4)

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

€2,150 EUR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Five-year renewable Greek residence permit for non-EU investors who place €350,000–€800,000 into Greek funds, bonds, deposits, or listed securities.

The Greek Golden Visa Financial Securities route (Type B.4, Article 99 of Law 5038/2023) grants a 5-year renewable residence permit to non-EU investors who place qualifying capital into Greek financial instruments rather than property. qualifying options include mutual fund or AIF units (€350,000), Greek government bonds or a time deposit (€500,000), and listed shares or corporate bonds (€800,000).

The permit covers spouse, children under 21, and parents of both spouses, with no minimum stay in Greece and citizenship qualification after 7 years of residence. Investments must be held via a Greek custodian for the permit's duration. Employment in Greece is not permitted. Government fees are about €2,000 for the main applicant plus €150 per family member.

This visa is ideal for high-net-worth investors who want Schengen residency without buying property, accept the no-work restriction, and can lock €350,000+ into qualifying Greek securities.

Cost Breakdown

Main applicant paravolo€2,000 EUR
Family member paravolo (per adult)€150 EUR
Residence permit card printing (per person)€16 EUR
per person
Total€2,150 EUR

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Non-EU/EEA citizenship

Minimum age 18

Qualifying investment: €350,000 in mutual fund or AIF units; or €500,000 in Greek government bonds, time deposit, REIC/VCC contribution; or €800,000 in listed shares or corporate bonds

Investment held via a Greek custodian or credit institution

Clean criminal record

Valid health insurance covering Greece

Funds traceable from a personal bank account

KEY CRITERIA

Investment

350,000 EUR

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport with national entry (Type D) visa

Certification from Greek credit institution / fund manager confirming the qualifying investment

Proof of source and transfer of funds from a personal bank account

Health insurance covering hospitalization in Greece

Clean criminal record certificate, apostilled and translated

Recent medical certificate from a Greek public hospital

Four passport-size photos meeting ICAO standards

e-paravolo receipts for application and card printing fees

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Schengen-area residence for the whole family from a single investment
  • Lowest entry threshold (€350,000) of any Greek Golden Visa route
  • No minimum stay required to maintain or renew the permit
  • Citizenship qualification after 7 years of legal residence
  • Covers spouse, children under 21, and parents of both spouses
  • Avoids the maintenance burdens and 2024 real-estate threshold hikes
  • Investment is in liquid financial instruments rather than illiquid property

Worth Knowing

  • Investment must be maintained for the full duration of the permit
  • Government fees of €2,000 plus €150 per adult family member at each renewal
  • Funds must be channelled through a Greek custodian or credit institution
  • Source-of-funds documentation must be apostilled and translated
  • Citizenship still requires 7 years residence and a Greek language test
  • Permit does not grant the right to take up paid employment in Greece
  • Capital must come from a personal account, not a corporate vehicle
  • Selling or redeeming the qualifying investment voids the permit

Application Process

1

Choose qualifying instrument: mutual fund/AIF (€350,000), government bond/time deposit/REIC contribution (€500,000), or listed shares/corporate bonds (€800,000)

2

Open a Greek bank account and transfer the investment funds from a personal source

3

Execute the investment via a Greek-licensed credit institution or custodian

4

Obtain certification from the issuing institution that the investment is in place

5

Apply for a national entry visa (Type D) at the Greek consulate in your country of residence

6

Travel to Greece and submit the residence-permit application electronically to the Migration Ministry

7

Pay e-paravolo fees and attend biometrics within 6 months (max 1 year) of filing

8

Receive the 5-year permanent investor residence permit on approval

Application Forms

Application for Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Article 20B / Article 99)Fill online

Verified Claims (15)

Last verified Jun 18, 2026
Application Steps
Choose qualifying instrument: mutual fund/AIF (€350,000), government bond/time deposit/REIC contribu…
migration.gov.gr
Desc
Five-year renewable residence permit for non-EU investors who place €350,000–€800,000 (instrument-de…
taxheaven.gr
Fee Breakdown
Main applicant paravolo: 2000 EUR; Family member paravolo (per adult): 150 EUR; Residence permit car…
migration.gov.gr
Fees
Main applicant €2,000 + €16 card printing; each adult family member €150 + €16 (minors exempt from t…
migration.gov.gr
Forms
Application for Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Article 20B / Article 99)
migration.gov.gr
Investment Amount
350000
sioufaslaw.gr
Job Offer Required
false
sioufaslaw.gr
Max Stay
5 years, renewable for further 5-year terms while the investment is maintained
mfa.gr
Official Information

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