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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.

  1. 1Select qualifying property
  2. 2Execute purchase and initial payment
  3. 3Submit residency application documents
  4. 4Receive residence permit

Ailvas supports investor profiling, documentation sequencing, and coordination with local partners for property selection and application preparation.

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