The Greece Golden Visa program, established under Law 4251/2014 and updated under recent immigration reforms, grants non-EU investors and their families a renewable 5-year permanent residence permit through qualifying real estate acquisitions. As a full member state of the European Union and Schengen Area, Greece provides cardholders with unrestricted visa-free mobility across 29 European countries. The program is widely celebrated for its zero physical stay requirements, accessible entry tiers, and multi-generational family inclusion.
The Greek Golden Visa is 100% self-sponsored, granting you complete independence without reliance on local employment contracts. There are no requirements to reside in, relocate to, or visit Greece for any minimum number of days per year to maintain or renew your permanent residence card. You only need to visit Greece once for a brief biometrics appointment in Athens, after which your 5-year card is renewed automatically as long as you maintain ownership of your qualifying real estate asset.
Tiered Real Estate Investment Levels
Greece operates a structured, tiered investment framework. The most accessible option is the €250,000 EUR commercial-to-residential conversion and historic heritage restoration route. This €250k tier applies anywhere in Greece—including Central Athens and popular islands—with zero minimum square meter limits, making it ideal for investors seeking renovated city-center rental apartments with strong euro yields.
For standard residential properties, regional mainland areas and smaller islands require a minimum investment of €400,000 EUR in a single property of at least 120 square meters. In prime, high-demand metropolitan and luxury tourism zones—including Central Athens, the Athens Riviera, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, and Santorini—the threshold is €800,000 EUR for a single residential property of at least 120 square meters. Properties can be rented out on long-term residential leases to generate passive euro rental income.
Three Generations Covered Under One Purchase
A major advantage of the Greek Golden Visa is its expansive family reunification policy. A single property purchase covers three full generations under one unified file: the primary investor, spouse, children up to age 21 (with an automatic extension permitting residency until age 24), biological parents of the primary investor, and parents of the spouse with zero age limits or dependency requirements.
Every family member receives their own independent European biometric residence card with identical Schengen travel rights. Children have full legal authorization to enroll in Greece's top private English-language international schools and American universities in Athens. Sharif Group manages your complete acquisition from Dubai, handling Power of Attorney (POA) setup, Greek Tax Number (AFM) registration, land registry title searches, and priority biometric scheduling in Athens.
