Greece’s residence-by-investment programme, explained from the official rules. We cover investment thresholds by area, the property conditions that apply, processing times, permit statistics and changes to the law, as well as alternatives such as the digital nomad visa and the financially independent person permit. We also compare Greece with Portugal, Spain and Cyprus where official data allows. Every figure is linked to its source, and we flag points that are still unclear. Confirm your own case with an immigration lawyer before you commit to a purchase.
Opposition party PASOK has tabled an amendment to abolish Golden Visa permits granted through property purchases and replace them with an “Angel Visa” for productive investment.
Malta’s new Individual Tax Programme starts on 1 January 2027 with a €700,000 property minimum and a €35,000 annual tax floor. How it compares with Greece’s Golden Visa.
Cyprus’s Deputy Migration Minister says the €300,000 golden visa will be tightened ahead of Schengen entry, with existing permits under review. How it compares with Greece.
Chinese investors hold 47.4% of initial Golden Visa permits and Turkish investors 19.1%, ministry data for August 2026 show. Turkish holdings grew fastest since June.
Ministry of Migration data published on 23 September 2026 show 34,759 active Golden Visa investor permits, 311 new applications in August and 7,686 files still pending.
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