An Investment Program That Opens the Doors to Europe
How to get Golden Visa in Greece? The Greece Golden Visa is not only a residence permit, but also the key to a new life in Europe. This program grants residence rights to foreign investors who make a real estate investment and offers a strategic gateway to Europe through Greece.
After completing your investment, you can receive your residence card within an average of 6 months and gain the right to free movement within the Schengen Area. This allows you to travel visa-free to 29 European countries, whether for business or leisure, while also building a long-term life plan in Greece. Since the program also includes family members, it offers a safe and stable future in Europe not only for the investor, but for the whole family.
Greece Golden Visa Investment Options
The main investment options for applying for the Greece Golden Visa are:
- Real estate investment
- Purchase of company shares
- Government bond investment
- Fund participation
- Opening a fixed-term deposit account
- Tourism investments and vessel leasing
Real estate investment is the most preferred method, with the lowest investment amount starting from €250,000.
Other investment types are generally suitable for investors with capital of €400,000 or more.
€800,000 Real Estate Investment
- Location: Areas with a population of more than 3,100
- Property size: Minimum 120 m²
- Investment amount: Real estate purchase worth at least €800,000
Investors who apply for the Greece Golden Visa under these conditions obtain residence rights in high-population areas. This requirement applies especially in Athens, Thessaloniki, and popular coastal cities.
€400,000 Real Estate Investment
- Location: Areas with a population below 3,100
- Property size: Minimum 120 m²
- Investment amount: Real estate purchase worth at least €400,000
This option is an attractive alternative for investors who want to obtain a residence permit in smaller cities or quieter areas. You can benefit from Golden Visa advantages with a lower investment cost.
€250,000 Real Estate Investment
- Property type: Properties converted from commercial use to residential use
- Square meter requirement: No minimum size requirement
- Location: No population limitation
- Investment amount: Real estate purchase worth at least €250,000
This method is the lowest-cost investment option for obtaining the Golden Visa. You can own a property anywhere in Greece and become a Golden Visa holder at the same time.
How Does the Greece Golden Visa Process Work?
The Golden Visa application process starts with the selection of the investment and continues through several stages until the residence card is delivered. Here is the step-by-step process:
Initial Consultation and Project Selection
- First, the investor contacts us and states which investment type they would like to choose. Then, we review the most suitable projects together and identify the most advantageous options according to the area and investment type.
Purchase Process — 1 Month
- The purchase process of the selected property is usually completed within an average of 1 month. The title deed transfer and official procedures are finalized during this stage.
Application and Blue Paper — 1 Week
- After the purchase, the Golden Visa application is submitted. Approximately 1 month after the application, the investor receives the Blue Paper. With this document, it is possible to enter and exit Greece visa-free until the residence card is issued.
Biometric Data Submission — 1 Month
- After receiving the Blue Paper, the investor comes to Greece within 1–2 months to complete the biometric data submission.
Residence Card Delivery — 3–4 Months
- After biometric data is submitted, the official residence card is prepared and delivered to the investor within approximately 3–4 months.
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Average Timeline
After taking the first step, the investor can obtain the Greece residence card within a total of approximately 6 months.
Advantages of the Greece Golden Visa
Free movement within the Schengen Area
Right to live, work, and study
Family reunification, including spouse, children, and parents
Low entry cost starting from €250,000
Proximity to Turkey, cultural similarity, and Mediterranean lifestyle
High quality of life with sunny weather, the sea, and Greek cuisine
In short, the Greece Golden Visa stands out as one of the leading options for Turkish investors with its affordable cost and fast process.
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