Greece Golden Visa — Property-Linked Residency
One of Europe's most straightforward property-linked residency programmes — family residency and Schengen travel access while the qualifying investment is maintained, with no obligation to live in Greece.
- Programme type
- Residency by property investment
- Minimum stay
- Generally none — confirm in writing
- Family included
- Spouse, children, dependent parents
- Schengen access
- Yes, while residency is held
What the Greece route offers
Greece's residency programme has attracted families from across Asia and the Middle East for its combination of accessibility, Schengen mobility and the absence of a minimum-stay burden.
Property-linked, straightforward structure
Residency tied to a qualifying property investment in Greece — a tangible, real-asset structure that many families find easier to understand than fund-based routes. The property is yours to hold, rent or eventually sell, subject to programme conditions.
No minimum-stay requirement
Generally, there is no obligation to live in Greece to maintain the residency — making it practical for families who want the status and the mobility without relocating. We confirm the current rule in writing before commitment.
Schengen travel for the whole family
Residency cards for you and your dependants give visa-free movement across 26 Schengen countries — useful for business travel, visiting family in Europe or pre-departure school visits.
Renewable while the investment is held
The residency renews as long as the qualifying property is maintained. We confirm the current renewal terms and thresholds with you before you commit.
Whole family on one application
Spouse, dependent children and typically dependent parents can all be included in a single application — one process, one timeline, the entire family covered.
Mediterranean lifestyle optionality
The status does not require you to live in Greece, but it gives you the right to. Many families use it as a future option — a genuine second base that becomes available if and when they want it.
The key elements of a Greece application
Property investment, documentation and due diligence must all be handled correctly and in the right sequence. We manage every element.
Qualifying property selection
We work only with verified, regulated property partners. The investment threshold has moved before and we confirm the current official minimum — and the areas where different thresholds apply — in writing before any property discussion.
Full cost transparency
The headline property price is only part of the cost. Transfer taxes, notary fees, legal fees, registration costs and government programme fees all apply. You receive a written breakdown of the total picture before you commit.
Source of funds and compliance
Funds must be documented, legitimate and transferred through official channels. Greece's programme includes due-diligence checks, and a clean, well-documented funds trail is essential.
Application, biometrics and card issuance
After property completion and documentation, we file the formal residency application, manage biometric appointments in Greece and track the process to card issuance.
From first consultation to residency card
A structured, private process with one senior advisor throughout. Your information stays confidential at every stage.
Confidential consultation
We discuss your goals — Schengen mobility, a second base, education access or portfolio diversification — and your budget. We also ask the questions the programme's due-diligence process will ask, so there are no surprises.
Route and property review
We confirm Greece is currently right for your profile, identify qualifying property options through verified partners, and give you a written total-cost outline covering property, taxes, fees and our professional fees.
Due diligence and documentation
We conduct our own checks on the property and partners, and build a clean source-of-funds file. Nothing reaches the authorities without being verified first.
Property purchase and investment
Completion proceeds through proper legal channels — a Greek lawyer and notary, with funds transferred officially. We coordinate every party so the sequence is correct.
Residency application and card issuance
We file the formal application, manage biometrics and liaise with Greek authorities through to the issuance of your residency cards — for you and every included family member.
Property investment is real money — treat it that way
Property-linked residency programmes are, unfortunately, a favoured vehicle for fraud — fake listings, non-existent developers, inflated valuations and unqualified properties sold by agents who disappear after the transfer. We have seen affluent Indian families lose substantial sums to exactly this. Our answer is straightforward: we verify every property, every partner and every cost before a single figure is placed in front of you.
You receive a written quotation before you commit anything — covering the property cost, all applicable taxes and fees, government programme charges and our professional fees. No element is hidden, minimised or presented later as a surprise. Your capital moves only through official, traceable legal channels. And if the investment threshold has changed, or the property you were quoted no longer qualifies, we tell you before the transaction — not after.
- Verified, regulated property partners only — never unverified developers or inflated listings
- Written total-cost breakdown before commitment: property, taxes, fees and professional charges
- Current official investment thresholds confirmed in writing — not the figure from last year's marketing
- Funds via official, traceable legal channels only — full compliance with programme and AML requirements
- Complete confidentiality throughout — your wealth, identity and intentions handled with strict discretion
- If the property or programme no longer qualifies or suits you, we say so before you act — start with a private eligibility review
Questions about Greece
Greece's programme provides residency, not citizenship. After living in Greece for a qualifying period and meeting the relevant criteria, there is a separate Greek naturalisation pathway — but this is entirely distinct from the investment residency and has its own requirements, including language and integration conditions. We are clear about this distinction from the outset.
The threshold has changed in recent years and varies by location within Greece. We confirm the current official thresholds — including any area-specific differences — in writing before any property discussion. We never quote a figure that may already be out of date.
Generally, there is no minimum-stay obligation under Greece's programme, which is one of its main attractions. However, programme rules can change, and we confirm the current position in writing before you commit.
You must maintain ownership of the qualifying property. Renewals require proof of continued ownership and payment of the relevant renewal fees. We explain all ongoing obligations in your initial written outline.
We work only with verified, regulated property partners and conduct our own checks on each property before presenting it. If a property, developer or partner cannot be verified on the official record, it does not reach you.
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