Real Estate Conversion
The most affordable option that requires an investment of €250,000 in an approved commercial property converted into residential use.
Greece Golden Visa
The fastest and lowest-cost real-estate residency in the European Union.
Golden Visa
Explore Your Eligibility for Greece Golden Visa
Greece Golden Visa offers non-EU investors a 5-year Greece residency through government approved investment paths. The program starts in 2013 and requies a minimum investment of €250,000 in property projects. Standard real estate investment routes require €400,000 or €800,000 depending on the location. A capital transfer of €500,000 in government bonds is also a route available for international investors.
Book a consultation with our expert team of SA Global Citizenship to review your eligibility, property investment options and costs of the program.
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Greece Golden Visa Investment Options
The Greece Golden Visa offers real estate and contribution routes for eligible investors. The main routes to qualify for Golden Visa include:
Real Estate Investment
Purchase a qualifying property that is worth at least €400,000 in mid-scale regions of Greece. Real estate investment must not be in Attica, the regional units of Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos or islands with a population of 3100 or more residents.
Premium Real Estate Investment
Invest €800,000 in qualifying property in high demand areas, including Attica, Thessaloniki, Santorini and Mykonos.
Capital Transfer
Qualify through an eligible €500,000 fixed-term bank deposit, government bonds or an approved real estate investment company.
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Benefits of Greece Golden Visa
Greece Golden Visa offers several advantages for investors looking to own property and establish a second residence in Europe.
Property Investment Opportunities
Investors can get a Greek residency through approved real estate investments, including residential properties and qualifying projects.
No Minimum Stay Requirement
This program does not require investors to live permanently in Greece to maintain their Golden Visa, provided they continue to meet the renewal conditions.
Family Residency
Eligible spouses, children and qualifying parents can get Greek residence permits through the main investor's application.
Schengen Travel Flexibility
A valid residency permit in the Greece allows short-stay travel across other Schengen countries without applying for separate visas.
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Greece Golden Visa Requirements
To qualify for Greece Golden Visa, the basic criteria include:
Applicant Eligibility
- At least 18 years of age for the main applicant
- Clean criminal record
- Pass the due diligence checks
- Must be in good health condition
- Provide legal proof of investment funds
Investment
- Minimum €250,000 investment for eligible property conversions
- €400,000 or €800,000 investment for qualifying real estate, depending on location
- €500,000 investment for eligible capital transfer routes
Keeping the Permit
- Maintain the qualifying investment
- No minimum stay requirement
- Renew the residence permit every 5 years while meeting the program conditions
Step by step
Application Process for Greece Golden Visa
The general application process for Greece Golden Visa includes:
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Initial Eligibility
The process starts with an initial assessment at SA Global Citizenship. Our advisors review your eligibility, source of funds and a suitable investment route for the program.
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Documentation
Our team helps you in preparing the required documents, that includes a valid passport, financial statements, police clearance certificates and legitimate proof of investment funds, among others.
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Application Submission
We then assist you in submitting your application through the official channels. The relevant government authorities review your application and conduct necessary background checks.
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Golden Visa Approval
After your application gets approved. Investors can complete the required investment within a 93 days period. We then guide you through the final steps of getting the golden visa permit. You and your eligible family members can then enjoy the residency benefits of a renewable 5 year residency permit in Greece.
FAQ's
Greece offers several real estate investment and contribution routes for applicants to qualify for the Golden Visa Greece. The program starts at €250,000 for qualifying commercial to residential property conversions. Standard real estate investments require €400,000 or €800,000, which depends on the location of the property.
Greece residency by investment requirements includes; an age of 18 years or above for the main applicants, investment requirements, necessary due diligence checks, clean criminal record, good health and maintaing the investment for 5 years.
Greece residency by investment allows eligible investors to include their spouse, dependent children and parents of the investor or the spouse by completing the requirements of the program.
Yes, but the citizenship status cannot be automatically granted. Investors can get Greek citizenship by completing the legal residency, physical stay, and other naturalization requirements.
The Greece Golden visa does not impose any physical stay requirement to maintain the residency permit. But in case of getting citizenship, there are additional residence conditions.
Why SA Global
SA Global Citizenship is a team of immigration advisors with over 20 years of experience, serving clients from South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the Caribbean and the USA.
- Personal guidance. One advisor matches the route to your family and budget, and tells you if another programme fits better.
- Full application support. Forms, notarisation, legalisation and every government query, handled for you.
- Transparent payments. Government and due diligence fees go directly to official accounts at set milestones. We never hold client investment funds.
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How to Get Greece Golden Visa
Here is what you do next and what we do for you. Most clients go from first call to submitted application in two to four weeks.
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Book a consultation
At our Dubai, Lahore or Karachi office, or online. Bring a list of the family members you want to include.
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Get your eligibility result
A written route recommendation with an itemised cost, before any government fee is paid.
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We prepare your file
Your dedicated legal expert completes the forms and guides you through the documents only you can obtain.
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We submit for you
Your application goes to the government and we manage it through to approval and payment.
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