Prime-area property
€800,000
Attica (including Athens), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and any island with more than 3,100 inhabitants. A single property of at least 120 m².
Overview
Greece offers one of Europe's most flexible residence programmes: buy qualifying property and your family receives a five-year renewable permit with no minimum stay. The permit gives visa-free travel across the Schengen Area and can be renewed for as long as you keep the investment.
Thresholds depend on location: €800,000 in the most in-demand areas, €400,000 elsewhere, and €250,000 for converting commercial buildings to homes or restoring listed buildings.
Investment options
Choose your route
Property elsewhere
€400,000
All other areas, including islands with 3,100 inhabitants or fewer. A single property of at least 120 m².
Conversion or restoration
€250,000
Converting commercial buildings to residential use, or restoring listed buildings.
Startup investment
€250,000
Investment in an Elevate Greece startup (maximum 33% stake), creating at least two jobs.
Financial investments
From €350,000
€350,000 for qualifying fund units, €500,000 for a term deposit or Greek government bonds, €800,000 for listed shares or bonds. Conditions apply to each.
Costs
What to budget for
Also budget for
- Government and application feesSet by the government; they rise with each family member included.
- Due diligenceBackground checks, charged for each adult applicant.
- Professional and legal feesFor preparing and filing your application.
- Ongoing costsSuch as health insurance, property upkeep or renewals.
Costs depend on who is included. We give you the exact figure for your family in writing after a free consultation.
Benefits
What you gain
Visa-free travel across the Schengen Area
No minimum stay to keep the permit
Three generations covered by one investment
Permit renewable while you keep the investment
Own a real asset in Greece
Path to citizenship if you choose to live there
Travel reach
Where this takes you
Visa-free travel across 29 Schengen countries
Up to 90 days in any 180. This does not include the right to live or work in other EU countries.
Family
Who can come with you
Main applicantEligible
Spouse or partnerEligible
ChildrenEligible
ParentsEligible
GrandparentsNot included
SiblingsNot included
Spouse, children under 21, parents of both spouses
Process
How the application works
Week 1
Free consultation
We match the right route and region to your budget and plans.
Weeks 2–10
Property search and legal checks
Tax number, bank account, due diligence on the property, then purchase.
Month 3
Application and biometrics
Application filed; a short visit to Greece for fingerprints.
About 4–6 months
Permit issued
Five-year permits for the whole family, valid from issue.
Requirements
What you need to apply
Valid passport and clean criminal record
Health insurance valid in Greece
Proof of lawful source of funds
Qualifying investment kept for the life of the permit
Things to know before you apply
- —The property must be a single unit of at least 120 m² for the €400,000 and €800,000 routes.
- —Short-term holiday rental of the qualifying property is banned; breaches can lead to a €50,000 fine and loss of the permit.
- —Holding the permit does not by itself lead to citizenship; that requires living in Greece for 7 years.
- —On 6 September 2026 the Prime Minister announced that the transfer tax on homes bought by people from outside the EU would rise from 3% to 15%, expected during 2027. No bill had been published when this page was reviewed.
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Book a consultationLast reviewed 5 Oct 2026. Figures are indicative and exclude fees unless stated. Programme rules change; we confirm current terms in writing before you commit.