The threshold depends on where you buy
Since April 2024 (Law 5100/2024) there is no single nationwide amount — Greece is split into zones. Property size matters: the €400,000 and €800,000 tiers both require at least 120 m² of living space.
What the full cost consists of
The property itself is almost the entire budget; government fees are small by comparison. Property transfer tax and agent commissions are not included here — confirm those with the appointed firm.
How the process runs
A good fit if
A poor fit if
Who runs this programme
Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.
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Frequent questions
Do you have to live in Greece?
No — there is no stay requirement for the residence status itself, unique among EU programmes. Citizenship by naturalisation is different: it requires 7 years of actual residence at 183+ days a year.
Can you rent out the property?
Yes, the programme does not prohibit renting it out — many investors use rental income to offset holding costs.
How do I know which zone a property is in?
The zone follows the property’s municipality. Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with 3,100+ residents carry the €800,000 tier; everywhere else is €400,000.
How many years until citizenship?
The law requires 7 years of residence, but the clock only runs on ACTUAL time spent in the country (183+ days a year), plus a B1 Greek language exam and a history and culture test. Investors who never relocate cannot complete this path — the Golden Visa itself is not a citizenship programme.
Who can be included in the application?
A spouse, children under 21, and the parents of the applicant and spouse — each adult family member pays a separate €150 fee; the investment amount does not increase.
Are there restrictions for Russian nationals?
There is no formal citizenship-based restriction, but the bank handling the transaction runs standard AML source-of-funds checks — this can take longer than the purchase itself.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 26 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.