Greece is a European travel paradise, boasting blue seas, golden sunshine, diverse cuisine, and a renowned healthy Mediterranean lifestyle. With its mild climate and a pristine, beautiful living environment, it is an ideal destination for both vacationing and permanent residence.

The Greek Golden Visa program allows investors and their families to obtain a five-year residence permit by purchasing real estate in Greece. This permit is renewable every five years, provided the investment is maintained.

The minimum investment amount depends on the location: €800,000 in Attica (Athens), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with a population exceeding 3,100; and €400,000 in the rest of Greece. The €250,000 threshold applies only to commercial properties converted into residences or restored heritage buildings—projects that must be completed prior to application submission.

For the €400,000 and €800,000 investment tiers, the property must be a single unit with a minimum area of ​​120 m². Upon receiving the residence permit—known as the Greek Golden Visa—holders enjoy freedom of movement across the 29 Schengen Area countries without the need for a separate visa.

Holding a Greek residence permit grants you and your family the right to reside legally in Greece. Children may attend Greek public schools. Regarding healthcare, holders of the investment-based residence permit are required to maintain health insurance in accordance with program regulations.

The investment-based residence permit does not automatically grant the right to salaried employment in Greece; however, investors may engage in business activities as shareholders or board members.

Acquiring Greek citizenship is a separate process and is not part of the investment program. This process requires actual, legal residence in Greece for a number of years, alongside language and integration requirements. Investors who do not reside in Greece will not accumulate the necessary residency time.
Greece boasts a low crime rate compared to the European average, European-standard education and healthcare systems, a recovering economy, and a stable real estate market.

Residency in Greece via real estate investment
•    Real estate investment of €400,000, or €800,000 in designated key areas
•    Single property purchase with a minimum area of ​​120 m²
•    Long-term leasing permitted; short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb) prohibited
•    No minimum residency requirement in Greece
•    Requirements: passport, criminal record check, health insurance, and proof of lawful source of funds
•    Investment must be maintained for the duration of the residency permit

Benefits of Greek residency
•    Residency permits for a three-generation family: spouse, children, and parents
•    Parents of both spouses are eligible for inclusion, with no age limit
•    Freedom of movement within the 29 Schengen Area countries
•    Children eligible to attend Greek public schools
•    No mandatory residency — freedom to choose your place of residence
•    Option to lease the property long-term to generate income
•    Strategic location for business connections across Europe
•    Mediterranean climate, clean environment, and a balanced lifestyle
•    Permit renewable every 5 years, provided the investment is maintained

A country rich in art and culture — the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the homeland of Hippocrates (the father of modern medicine), and the land of Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates. Greece is beloved by millions of tourists and investors for its natural beauty, Mediterranean climate, pristine beaches, and fresh, delicious cuisine.

Living in Greece puts the entire country—and the 29 Schengen Area nations—right at your fingertips.

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GBlueSea provides comprehensive support: eligibility assessment, selection of qualifying real estate, legal review, property title transfer, and submission of your Greek residency application.

The Greek Golden Visa grants residency rights, not citizenship or a passport. All applications are subject to the decision of the Greek immigration authorities. Information is based on Law 5162/2024; please verify current regulations before committing to an investment.