Greece Golden Visa Program
A highly cost-effective choice to obtain EU permanent residency for three generations in one step.
The Greece Golden Visa is currently one of the most popular and lowest-threshold investment residency programs in Europe. Simply by purchasing local real estate, you can obtain a European passport for three generations without any language or residency requirements, and freely enjoy the Mediterranean sunshine.
Steady Property Investors
Attracted by the potential of the Mediterranean tourism industry, holding hard-currency Euro assets with a low threshold.
Overseas Chinese Student Exam Planners
Low-cost access to a European Green Card, perfectly connecting to the Overseas Chinese Student Exam policy, helping children enter top Chinese universities (Project 985) with lower scores.
Pure Retirement & Vacation Families
No immigration jail, buying a house grants Green Cards for three generations, enjoying the Aegean sunshine and top-tier medical care.
Processing Time
4-6 Months
Min Investment
€250,000/€400,000/€800,000
Residency Req
None (only need to land to renew card)
Passport Rank
5th Globally (190 visa-free countries)
Corporate Tax
22%
Three-Generation Immigration
The main applicant, spouse, unmarried children under 21, and both sets of parents can apply together.
Free Schengen Travel
With the Greek permanent residency card, you can freely travel to 29 Schengen countries.
No Immigration Jail
There are absolutely no mandatory residency requirements after approval, truly achieving "immigration without relocation."
Property Income
As a globally famous tourist destination, the purchased property can be rented out to earn Euro rental income.
Non-Global Taxation on Overseas Income
Greece is very friendly to Golden Visa holders. As long as you do not make Greece your primary tax residence (residing for less than 183 days a year), all your non-Greek source overseas income is not subject to tax in Greece. In addition, the Greek property holding tax (ENFIA) is very low, about 0.1% - 0.25% of the property value annually.
Perfect Stepping Stone for the Overseas Chinese Student Exam
Greece not only has many excellent British and American-style international schools (with tuition fees only a third of those in tier-1 cities in Greater China), but is also an excellent stepping stone for the "Overseas Chinese Student Exam." After obtaining the pink card and meeting residency requirements, children can return to China to take the exam and enter top Chinese universities (985/211) with lower scores.
"Traveling back and forth to Europe became troublesome after Brexit. We bought a sea-view apartment in southern Athens. Not only do we enjoy rental income, but our whole family got the Schengen pink card, achieving freedom to travel across Europe."
Remote Property Selection & Contracting (1 month)
Select property remotely online or via field visit, sign the purchase contract, and pay the deposit.
Payment & Title Transfer (1-2 months)
Open a bank account in Greece, settle the remaining balance and taxes, and complete the property title transfer.
Submit Immigration Application
Lawyers submit the full set of immigration materials to the Greek immigration bureau to obtain the blue paper.
Biometrics & Card Issuance (3-6 months)
The whole family lands in Greece with a short-term Schengen visa to record biometrics and officially receive the pink card (PR card).
What is the situation with the €800,000 new policy in Greece?
Under the latest 2024 legislation, the property purchase threshold in the Greater Athens Area, Thessaloniki, and popular islands (Mykonos, Santorini) has increased to €800,000, and €400,000 in other regions. However, specific protected buildings or commercial/industrial properties converted to residential use still retain the ultra-low €250,000 threshold.
Can I get a mortgage to buy property in Greece?
The Greek Golden Visa law requires that the property purchase funds must be entirely sourced from overseas; local Greek bank loans cannot be used. You must pay the €250,000 / €800,000 in full to obtain status.
Can the main applicant include their parents?
Yes. Greece is one of the few European countries that allows "three-generation immigration." The main applicant can not only bring their spouse and children under 21, but also the parents of both the main applicant and the spouse, without harsh age or financial dependency requirements.