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Golden Visa Program

Greece Golden Visa: Residence Through Property Investment

Get a Greek residence permit for you and your family through property investment, with visa-free Schengen travel. We advise you on tax and on structuring your investment at every step.

€400,000

minimum property investment for a Greek residence permit (€800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki and popular islands), for you and your family.

Investment Zones & Thresholds

Since 2024 the minimum depends on the location. For the €800,000 and €400,000 tiers the investment must be a single property of at least 120 m².

Zone A

Attica, Thessaloniki regional unit, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with over 3,100 residents

€800,000

The areas with the highest demand.

Zone B

Rest of Greece

€400,000

All other areas of the country.

Zone C

Special category, anywhere in Greece

€250,000

Only for converting a commercial building to residential use or restoring a listed building.

Tax Implications for Golden Visa Holders

Knowing from the start how your investment is taxed helps you make better decisions.

Investor Flat Tax (Article 5A)

€100,000 a year on qualifying foreign income, as an optional alternative to standard rates.

Property Tax (ENFIA)

Annual property tax that varies by location, size, and zone.

Rental Income

Long-term leases only (short-term rental is prohibited). Income taxed progressively at 15–45%.

No Minimum Stay

No requirement to live in Greece. You keep the permit even if you spend no days in the country.

What We Handle for You

End-to-end tax and compliance support so you can focus on your investment.

Investment structuring advice
Article 5A investor flat tax election
ENFIA property tax management
Rental income tax planning
AFM (tax number) registration
Ongoing tax compliance

The Process

From the first call to your residence permit, you always know the next step.

1

Consultation

Discuss investment goals and budget

2

Property & Investment

Find and structure your investment

3

Visa Application

Submit Golden Visa application

4

Tax Setup

AFM and enrollment in the right tax regime

5

Residency

Receive your permit, travel visa-free in Schengen

Est. 1991
3 Languages
200+ Businesses
1,000+ Individuals
Est. 1991
3 Languages
200+ Businesses
1,000+ Individuals

Frequently Asked Questions

Start Your Golden Visa Application

Tell us about your investment plans. We reply within one business day.

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The information on this page is general, based on the law in force in September 2026, and is not tax or legal advice for your specific situation. For personal guidance, please contact us.