Category: Permanent Residency / Immigration Visa
Overview: The Greece Golden Visa offers permanent residency to non-EU citizens through qualifying investments, primarily real estate. It provides a renewable 5-year permit, granting Schengen travel and a potential path to Greek citizenship after 7 years.
Eligibility: Non-EU citizens investing a minimum of €250,000 in real estate (or higher in specific areas/for other investment types), maintaining the investment, having a clean criminal record, and health insurance.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Visa Duration: 60 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.enterprisegreece.gov.gr/en/invest-in-greece/golden-visa
Summary: The Greece Golden Visa program offers non-EU investors a 5-year permanent residency permit for qualifying investments (e.g., €250k real estate), providing Schengen travel and a potential path to Greek citizenship.