Greece
Country Profile
- Capital: Athens
- Population: Approximately 10.3 million (2025 estimate)
- Area: 131,957 km²
- Major Language: Greek
- Major Religion: Christianity (predominantly Greek Orthodox)
- Life Expectancy: Approximately 78 years (men), 83 years (women)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Exchange Rate from USD (as of May 2025): 1 USD ≈ 0.91 EUR
Benefits of Greek Residency
- Visa-Free Travel: Enjoy visa-free access to all 27 Schengen countries, facilitating seamless travel across Europe.
- No Minimum Stay Requirement: Maintain residency without the need to reside in Greece continuously.
- Family Inclusion: Include spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents in a single application.
- Path to Citizenship: Eligible to apply for Greek citizenship after 7 years of residency, subject to language proficiency and integration requirements.
- High Quality of Life: Benefit from Greece's excellent healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
- Strategic Location: Leverage Greece's position as a gateway between Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Favorable Tax Regime: Enjoy tax advantages, including no tax on global income for non-residents.
- Robust Real Estate Market: Invest in a growing real estate market with potential for significant returns.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Minimum Contribution
Description
Real Estate Investment
€250,000 – €800,000
Purchase property in Greece. The minimum investment varies by location: €250,000 for properties in less populated areas, €400,000 for properties in rural areas or less densely populated cities and islands, and €800,000 for properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants.
Real Estate Development
€250,000
Invest in specialized real estate dedicated to the conversion of commercial properties into residential use or the restoration of registered buildings, regardless of location or size.
Lease Agreement
€400,000 – €800,000
Enter into a 10-year lease agreement for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences. The minimum investment varies by location: €400,000 for properties in less populated areas and €800,000 for properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants.
Government Bonds
€500,000
Purchase Greek government bonds with a minimum three-year maturity, through a Greek credit institution.
Capital Contribution
€500,000
Invest in a Greek company (excluding portfolio and real estate firms), a Greek real estate investment company, or a closed-end investment company or mutual fund focused solely on Greek businesses.
Shares, Corporate Bonds, or Government Bonds
€800,000
Invest in shares or corporate bonds listed on regulated Greek markets, or Greek government bonds.
Mutual Fund Investment
€350,000
Invest in a mutual fund that invests in Greek shares, corporate bonds, or government bonds traded on regulated markets or multilateral trading facilities in Greece.
Note: Additional fees for due diligence, processing, and government charges apply.
Investment Options
Investment Option
Real Estate Investment
Minimum Contribution
€250,000 – €800,000
Description
Purchase property in Greece. The minimum investment varies by location: €250,000 for properties in less populated areas, €400,000 for properties in rural areas or less densely populated cities and islands, and €800,000 for properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants.
Investment Option
Lease Agreement
Minimum Contribution
€400,000 – €800,000
Description
Enter into a 10-year lease agreement for hotel accommodation or furnished tourist residences. The minimum investment varies by location: €400,000 for properties in less populated areas and €800,000 for properties in Athens, Thessaloniki, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants.
Investment Option
Government Bonds
Minimum Contribution
€500,000
Description
Purchase Greek government bonds with a minimum three-year maturity, through a Greek credit institution.
Investment Option
Capital Contribution
Minimum Contribution
€500,000
Description
Invest in a Greek company (excluding portfolio and real estate firms), a Greek real estate investment company, or a closed-end investment company or mutual fund focused solely on Greek businesses.
Investment Option
Shares, Corporate Bonds, or Government Bonds
Minimum Contribution
€800,000
Description
Invest in shares or corporate bonds listed on regulated Greek markets, or Greek government bonds.
Investment Option
Shares, Corporate Bonds, or Government Bonds
Minimum Contribution
€350,000
Description
Invest in a mutual fund that invests in Greek shares, corporate bonds, or government bonds traded on regulated markets or multilateral trading facilities in Greece.
Note: Additional fees for due diligence, processing, and government charges apply.
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