Greece — Golden Visa
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🇬🇷 Greece · Full Brief

Golden Visa

Mediterranean residency with zero physical stay requirement.

Minimum

$275,000

Type

Property

Key benefit

No physical stay required

Family

Spouse + dependents

01

Legal Requirements

Invest in qualifying Greek real estate to secure five-year renewable residency for you and your family. No minimum stay is required to maintain the permit, and it offers Schengen travel access.

  • Clean criminal record certificate from country of residence.
  • Private health insurance covering treatment in Greece.
  • Proof of legally sourced funds for the qualifying investment.
  • Property purchase completed via a Greek notary and tax number (AFM).
02

Timeline Estimates

  1. 1

    Preparation & AFM

    2–4 weeks

    Obtain tax number, open bank account, appoint power of attorney.

  2. 2

    Property acquisition

    4–8 weeks

    Due diligence, notary signing, and title registration.

  3. 3

    Residency application

    2–4 months

    Biometrics appointment and blue receipt issued while under review.

  4. 4

    Card issuance

    6–10 months total

    Five-year residency card delivered.

03

Tax Implications

  • Non-domicile flat tax of €100,000/year available on worldwide income.
  • No wealth tax; property transfer tax of 3.09%.
  • No obligation to become tax resident to keep the visa.

Tax outcomes depend on individual residency status and evolving policy. Confirm treatment with a licensed advisor before making decisions.