Greece Golden Visa Program 2025 – The Complete Guide
Greece Golden Visa Program
The Greece Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment initiative designed for non-EU/EEA nationals. It offers a five-year renewable residence permit in exchange for qualifying investments, primarily in real estate.
Greece Golden Visa Features
- Part of EU
- Part of Schengen
- Permanent Residence Permit
- €250,000 / €400,000 / €800,000 investment in property；€400,000 investment in funds
- No Stay requirements – only need to go to Greece for a biometric appointment
- Dependent – Spouse, children and parents
- Permanent residence: Immediately
- Citizenship: Reside for 6 years and 2 months within a 7-year period + language test
- Access to public healthcare and education
- Does not allow start business and does not allow to work
Key Benefits
- Residency: Right to live in Greece with access to public healthcare and education.
- Travel: Visa-free access to all Schengen Zone countries for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
- No Minimum Stay: No requirement to reside in Greece to maintain residency status.
- Property Rental: Long-term rentals are permitted; however, short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) are prohibited for Golden Visa properties.
- Path to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for Greek citizenship after 7 years of continuous residency, subject to language proficiency and integration requirements.
Eligibility & Family Inclusion
- Primary Applicant: Must be a non-EU/EEA citizen with a clean criminal record. The main applicant can be a minor
- Family Members: Spouse, children under 21 (extendable to 24 if in education), and parents (no need to be dependents) of both the applicant and spouse can be included.
Qualified Investments for Greece Golden Visa in 2025
1. Property
Region/Property Type
High-Demand Areas (e.g., Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini)
Other Areas
Special Cases (e.g., commercial-to-residential conversions, restoration of listed buildings)
Minimum Investment
€800,000
€400,000
€250,000
Notes
Investment must be in a single residential property of at least 120 m².
Applies to properties outside designated high-demand zones.
Available nationwide; properties must meet specific criteria.
2. Fund Investment
€400,000 investment in funds.
JWP Fund invests in established operational hotels. This fund operates without leveraging and offers consistent income generation for its investors. Achieve your Golden Visa through a secure investment that ensures a steady income stream. As it has received government pre-approval, your investment carries no eligibility risk for the Golden Visa.
- The only real estate fund in Greece with complete qualifications and approval from government for Golden Visa
- No leverage is used: mature interest-earning assets acquired under the name of the fund are 100% owned by investors, ensuring that investors’ funds are safer.
- Stable income from the fund with mature hotels as income-generating assets.
- Open-end funds with flexible exit mechanism.
- The fund can be renewed or redeemed upon maturity.
Application Process for Greece Golden Visa in 2025
- Select Investment: Choose a qualifying property or investment option.
- Legal Due Diligence: Engage legal counsel to conduct property and background checks.
- Submit Application: Provide necessary documentation, including proof of investment, to the Greek authorities.
- Biometrics Appointment: Attend an in-person appointment in Greece for biometric data collection.
- Receive Residency Permit: Upon approval, receive a five-year residence permit, renewable as long as the investment is maintained.
