Golden Visa
- Golden Visa Greece -
Key Changes in 2024
What has changed in the Golden Visa program?
Article 64 of Law 5100/2024 entitled “Residence permit linked to real estate investments” replaced articles 100 [(Investments in real estate (permanent residence permit of an investor) (residence permit “type B.5”)] and 176 par. 49 [enabling provisions] of Law 5038/2023 and in summary the changes are as follows:
New investment limits:
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250.000€
Property to be maintained or conversion of industrial premises into residential properties. -
400.000€
For the rest of Greece. -
800.000€
For Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3.100 inhabitants.
Investment conditions
What do you need to know before you invest?
01.
Property
The investment concerns a single property (at least 120 m²).
02.
Airbnb
Short-term rentals (Airbnb) are not allowed.
03.
Sale
The licence remains only if the property is not sold.
04.
Company headquarters
Prohibition of use as a business headquarters ➝ fine of 50.000€ if violated.
Different Ways to Get a Golden Visa
Alternative options for a residence permit:
Tourist accommodation
Long-term rental of a complex tourist accommodation.
Timeshare
Investments in tourist properties of equivalent value.
Transition Period & Deadlines
Time limits and transitional provisions
* For more information and the required forms, download the PDF here.
