Greece's Golden Visa 2026 offers European residency through real-estate investment starting at €250,000. Learn the investment thresholds, market outlook, family benefits, and eligibility.
For investors and families looking for European residency, the Greece Golden Visa has emerged as one of the most attractive destinations for residence by investment. Its programme combines access to a European lifestyle with a real-estate investment route and the ability to include eligible family members.
For applicants from Asia, the Middle East and other parts of the world, the programme offers more than a second home. It provides greater mobility, an opportunity to establish a European base, and — for entrepreneurs — a platform from which to access the wider European market.
Greece's Golden Visa has evolved in recent years. Investment thresholds have increased in some of the country's most sought-after locations, while the government has introduced routes based on converted commercial buildings and listed properties.
The Greece Golden Visa is a residence-by-investment programme for eligible nationals who make a qualifying investment in Greece. The most popular route is through real estate: depending on location and property type, an investor can qualify by purchasing eligible real estate at one of several investment thresholds. The investor residence permit is issued for five years and can be renewed as long as the investment requirements are maintained.
The Greece Golden Visa requires a qualifying investment in Greece, with the minimum amount depending on the type and location of the investment. For eligible real-estate investments:
The investment must comply with Greek legal requirements and be properly documented as part of the residence permit application.
The Greece Golden Visa may suit:
The applicant must also satisfy documentation, identity, insurance, investment and legal requirements.
The real-estate component is one of the defining features of the Greek Golden Visa, and the property investment is not taking place in a stagnant market. Greek residential property prices have continued to rise: apartment prices across the country increased by an average of 8.1% in 2025, and in the first half of 2026 prices were still rising at 5.7% year-on-year. Residential investment itself increased by 15% year-on-year in 2026. These figures suggest Greece continues to experience strong demand for residential property.
Investors are purchasing an asset in a market that has demonstrated substantial price appreciation in recent years. That said, no investor should assume every property will generate the same return. Location, property condition, rental demand, tourism exposure, infrastructure, local supply and future development can all affect the investment outcome.
Families have the ability to establish a European residence base that can be valuable for several reasons.
A family can spend time in Greece without treating every visit as a short trip. Greece can serve as a European base for families who divide their time between different countries.
A valid Greek residence permit can facilitate travel within the Schengen Area. For business families and frequent travellers, this can make European travel considerably more convenient.
For families with children, Greece offers access to a European environment, international communities and educational options. For parents considering longer-term legal residence, it can also provide flexibility for education, relocation or business decisions.
Real estate remains eligible in Greece — which differentiates it from the Portugal Golden Visa, where property acquisition is no longer a qualifying route. Our full list of European residency programmes covers Portugal, Malta, Hungary and Latvia if you'd like to compare across options.
MW Immigration can help prospective applicants evaluate whether Greece's Golden Visa fits their family's residency and investment objectives. Speak with an advisor to discuss the current requirements and how to plan the application.
