Invest from €250,000 in Greek real estate and secure a renewable 5-year EU residence permit for your whole family — no minimum stay required. BUY GREECE guides you from property search to permit in hand, with expert teams in Chicago and Athens.
The Greece Golden Visa is a residency-by-investment program under Law 5100/2024 that grants non-EU citizens a 5-year renewable residence permit when they purchase qualifying Greek real estate. The official investment thresholds are €800,000 in Attica (including Athens and the Riviera), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants; €400,000 in the rest of Greece; and €250,000 for conversions of commercial buildings or restorations of listed historic properties. The permit covers your spouse, children under 21 and both spouses' parents, has no minimum stay requirement, and allows visa-free travel across the Schengen Area. Note: properties bought under these thresholds cannot be used for short-term rental. Where the €800,000 tier applies — the Attica guide → €400,000 country: the Peloponnese, coast by coast → €250,000 restorations: Monemvasia & the Mani →
Attica (Athens & the Athens Riviera), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with 3,100+ residents. Single property of at least 120 m².
All other regions — including most of Crete, the Peloponnese and smaller islands. Single property of at least 120 m², often with stronger yields per euro.
Nationwide: convert a commercial building to residential use, or restore a listed historic property. The most affordable route into the program.
One investment covers your spouse, children under 21 and the parents of both spouses — at no additional investment.
Keep and renew your permit without relocating. Visit Greece as much or as little as you like.
Travel visa-free across the 29 Schengen countries for up to 90 days per 180-day period.
The permit renews indefinitely for as long as you hold the qualifying investment.
Long-term rental of your investment property is permitted, adding yield while your asset appreciates.
After 7 years of residency and genuine ties to Greece, you may apply for Greek — and therefore EU — citizenship.
We map your goals to the right threshold tier and region — prime Riviera, high-yield mainland or a €250k conversion.
Curated shortlist from 9,000+ verified properties, with virtual tours or an accompanied visit to Greece.
AFM tax number, independent lawyer, full title and permit checks — handled by our teams in both countries.
Notary signing and Land Registry registration — in person or remotely via power of attorney.
We coordinate the residence permit application and biometrics until your Golden Visa is in hand.
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Typically 3–6 months from property selection to permit issuance, depending on the region and application volume. A blue-paper receipt issued at filing lets you stay in Greece legally while you wait.
No. There is no minimum stay requirement — the permit remains valid and renewable as long as you hold the qualifying investment.
Long-term rentals are permitted. Short-term (platform-style) letting is restricted for properties acquired under the current rules, so we structure your purchase around your income goals from day one.
Your spouse, children under 21 and the parents of both spouses are covered under the main applicant's investment.
Yes — after 7 years of residency and demonstrated ties to Greece, you can apply for citizenship. Read our legal guide for U.S. buyers and the full FAQ for more.
No. There is no minimum stay requirement — the permit remains valid and renewable as long as you hold the qualifying investment.
Your spouse, children under 21 and the parents of both spouses are covered under the main applicant's investment.