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The pillar guide

The Greek Golden Visa, explained honestly

What it is, what it gives you, and the obligations nobody else spells out.

Each route below is a genuine, qualifying investment at or above the legal Greek threshold. Figures reflect the law as reviewed on the date shown; rules change.

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01The specialty

€250,000 — commercial-to-residential conversion

The lowest legal entry point

Greece's €250,000 tier applies to qualifying cases such as the conversion of a commercial property to residential use. It is the lowest legal route into the Golden Visa — not a discount, and never below the legal investment floor.

The real conditions

  • The conversion must be completed before the residence application is filed.
  • The change of use must be registered in both the municipal records and the land registry.
  • The qualifying investment is a single property.
  • Short-term rental of the property is restricted under current rules.
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02Regional

€400,000 — regional areas

Residential investment outside the prime zones

A €400,000 residential investment qualifies across most of Greece, outside the highest-demand municipalities. A flexible route with broad choice of stock.

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03Prime

€800,000 — prime areas

Athens centre, the islands & top demand zones

In the highest-demand areas — central Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and others — the qualifying threshold is €800,000 for a single residential property.

Not sure which route fits?

Most clients arrive unsure — that is exactly what the consultation is for. We map your goals, budget and timeline to the right route.

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