EU pathway · European mobility
Greece Golden Visa
Greece is often chosen as the readable EU anchor: secure Greek residency through strategic investment, then leverage Schengen access and the wider European market from an EU member state.
Programme overview
The residency permit is valid for 5 years and can be renewed indefinitely while the qualifying investment is maintained. The programme offers family inclusion, no minimum stay requirement, and travel access across Schengen countries.
Key benefits
Gateway to the EU
Access to a 400M+ population market within the EU.
Legal protection
Secure property ownership under EU regulations.
Lifestyle quality
Mediterranean climate with strong global lifestyle appeal.
Investment potential
Growing demand driven by international buyers.
Schengen mobility
Visa-free movement across 29 European countries.
Investment requirements
EUR 250,000
Tier 1
Specific property types including selected redevelopment or qualifying asset classes.
EUR 500,000
Tier 2
Residential properties in key urban areas and designated regions, including central Athens.
EUR 800,000
Tier 3
High-demand districts and premium zones where higher thresholds are imposed.
Eligible investment assets
- Residential properties (apartments, villas)
- Renovation or restoration projects
- Land acquisitions subject to development conditions
- Entire building acquisitions
Ownership structures
- Direct personal ownership
- Single or multiple properties allowed
- Ownership via fully owned company
- Co-investment (subject to structure)
Application flow and timeline
Indicative processing can run from around 2 to 24 weeks depending on stage and document readiness.
- 1Select qualifying property
- 2Execute purchase and initial payment
- 3Submit residency application documents
- 4Receive residence permit
Ailvas supports investor profiling, documentation sequencing, and coordination with local partners for property selection and application preparation.