Greek Golden Visa
The programme is open to citizens of every country outside the European Union. Buying one property brings a five-year residence permit in Greece — for you, your spouse, your children and your parents. With no obligation to live in Greece for a single day.
Since 31 August 2024 the amount depends on where you buy. The old single limit of €250,000 no longer applies to ordinary flats.
Lowest threshold · conversion
250.000 €
Buying commercial premises and converting them to residential use, anywhere in Greece. The conversion must be complete before the application is filed.
Zone B — the rest of Greece
400.000 €
Halkidiki, the Peloponnese, Crete outside the expensive zones, mainland Greece and the smaller islands.
Zone A — high demand
800.000 €
All of Attica with Athens and Piraeus, greater Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants.
From the first conversation to the card in your hand usually takes five to eight months. The longest part is waiting for the decision, and that is the one part nobody can influence.
We choose a property that meets the threshold for its zone and the floor area condition. This step decides everything else — a mistake here means a refused application.
Up to youA lawyer checks the title, encumbrances, the building permit and the legality of the building. Only then is the preliminary contract signed and the deposit paid.
1–2 weeksThe contract is signed before a notary and entered in the land registry. From that moment you are the owner, whatever the status of the visa.
1 dayThe documents are filed and fingerprints taken. You receive a certificate straight away that lets you stay in Greece while you wait for the decision.
1–2 weeksResidence cards are issued for every family member on the one application. They are renewed every five years.
3–12 monthsAllow eight to twelve per cent on top of the property price. The lawyer confirms the exact amounts before the deposit, because they depend on the property and on whether it is a new build.
| Item | Approximate |
|---|---|
| Property transfer tax from 2027 the tax rises to 15% | 3.09% |
| Lawyer | 1–2% |
| Notary | 1–2% |
| Land registry entry | about 0.5% |
| State application fee | fixed, per application |
| Translations, apostille, health insurance | per family member |
| Our commission | 3% |
These are the most common reasons people are disappointed only after they have signed. Better to hear them now.
Short-term tourist letting of a property that carries a Golden Visa is prohibited. Long-term letting is allowed.
Two flats at €200,000 each do not make the €400,000 threshold. It must be one property.
The permit is valid for as long as you hold the property. Selling removes the basis for renewal.
Residence and free movement within Schengen — yes. Employment — no.
Converted premises may not be the registered office of a company.
Citizenship is a separate procedure that requires actual residence and knowledge of the language. The Golden Visa is a beginning, not an end.
Each one is checked for floor area and zone before it is published. The offer changes — ask about what is available now.
We have no published property in this range at the moment. Part of our offer is not advertised publicly. Ask what is available now
Tell us how much you plan to invest and who is going on the application. We answer specifically — which threshold applies to you, which papers you need and how long it realistically takes.
The information on this page reflects the rules in force in September 2026 and is general information, not legal or tax advice. The thresholds, conditions and procedure have changed several times and may change again. Every individual case is checked by a Greek lawyer before a deposit is paid. Dina's Nekretnine does not guarantee that a residence permit will be granted — the decision rests with the competent Greek authority.