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Greece Golden Visa Eligibility Checker

Check whether your budget and property size meet the 2026 Golden Visa investment requirements for your chosen region.

Your investment plan

Athens — €800,000 zone.

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Eligibility result

You meet the Golden Visa requirements

Your budget and property size both clear the threshold for this region.

Required investment for this region€0
Your budget€0
Budget gap€0
Minimum property size120 m²
Your property size0 m²

Exception, not a general option: a reduced €250,000 threshold exists only for "change of use" projects — converting a commercial or industrial building into residential use. It does not apply to renovating an already-residential property, and comes with conditions (for example, the property can't be converted back to commercial use within 5 years). This calculator does not apply that exception automatically — if you're specifically pursuing a change-of-use conversion, confirm eligibility and the €250,000 figure with an immigration lawyer.

This is a simplified eligibility check for general planning purposes only, not legal advice. Golden Visa rules, thresholds and area classifications are set by Greek law and have changed more than once in recent years — always confirm current requirements with a licensed immigration lawyer before committing funds.

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Golden Visa quick facts

  • Grants a renewable Greek residency permit, typically renewed every 5 years while you keep the property.
  • Spouse, children under 21 and dependent parents can usually be included on the same application.
  • No minimum stay requirement in Greece is needed to keep the permit active.
  • It leads to EU residency rights, not automatic Greek or EU citizenship.
  • Investment thresholds have been raised more than once since the program launched — always check the current figure.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do I need to invest for a Greece Golden Visa in 2026?

The standard thresholds are €800,000 for Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population over 3,100, and €400,000 for all other regions of Greece. A separate, narrower €250,000 threshold exists only for "change of use" projects — converting a commercial or industrial building into residential use, not general renovation of a home. A minimum property size of 120m² generally applies.

Which areas require the higher €800,000 threshold?

Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini are explicitly in the higher-threshold tier, along with other Greek islands whose population exceeds 3,100 residents according to the latest census. Everywhere else in Greece currently falls under the lower threshold.

Can I combine multiple smaller properties to reach the threshold?

In some cases the required investment can be met by combining more than one property into a single application, subject to specific rules on how they can be combined. This is an area where program details change relatively often, so confirm the current rules with an immigration lawyer before planning around it.

What are the minimum size requirements for Golden Visa properties?

A minimum size of 120m² generally applies to qualifying properties under the reduced thresholds. Exact requirements can vary by property type and category, so always verify against the specific property you are considering.

Does the Golden Visa lead to Greek citizenship?

Not automatically. The Golden Visa grants renewable residency rights in Greece and visa-free travel within the Schengen area, but Greek citizenship requires a separate, much longer naturalization process with its own residency and language requirements.

Can my family be included in my Golden Visa application?

Yes, typically your spouse, children under 21 years old, and dependent parents of you or your spouse can be included as dependants on the same investment, each receiving their own residency permit.

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