How to qualify for a Greek Golden Visa
To qualify for a Greek Golden Visa, you need to make a minimum investment in Greece in one of the following:
- €350,000 in a special purpose mutual fund, such as the Eurobank GF Hellas Invest Domestic Balanced Fund.
- €500,000 in a time deposit.
- €250,000 to €800,000 in real estate, depending on the location of the property. For example, you need to invest a minimum of €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with a population over 3,100 inhabitants, while a minimum of €400,000 is required in other locations.
Other investment options include Greek bonds, Greek shares and special category investments. Each asset class requires a different minimum investment.
Certain conditions may apply.
How you benefit from a Greek Golden Visa
Once you get your Golden Visa, you and your family can enjoy the Greek quality of life, while travelling freely within the Schengen zone.
Whatever the investment you choose to make, you gain:
- 5-year residence permit in Greece, with the option to renew it every 5 years as long as you retain your investment.
- Free movement within the Schengen Area for 90 days every 6 months.
- Residence permits for your entire family (spouse, children and parents).
- Access to the Greek educational system.
- A Greek passport after 7 years, under specific conditions.
Under the Greek residency-by-investment scheme, you do not have the right to work in Greece.
You may earn income on your investment, though. For example, by renting out your property.
As a Golden Visa investor you may also qualify as a Non-Dom Tax Resident, provided you meet certain conditions.
Discover why you should choose Greece for a Golden Visa.
How we help you
We have launched a series of services and bespoke solutions to help our Golden Visa customers from across the globe meet their banking needs in Greece.
Golden Visa eligible products
To help you in applying for a Golden Visa, we offer tailored financial products that meet the Greek Golden Visa eligibility criteria, such as:
- Time deposits.
- The GF Hellas Invest Domestic Balanced Fund. This mutual fund invests in Greek equities, corporate bonds and government bonds admitted to trading or listed in regulated markets or in multilateral trading facilities operating in Greece. It is managed by Eurobank Asset Management MFMC, the top mutual fund management company in Greece.
You may invest a minimum of:
- €350,000 in the mutual fund.
- €500,000 split between the fund and a time deposit.
- €500,000 in a time deposit.
One-stop hub for all your needs
To further facilitate our International Customers, we have brought together both banking and third-party services. This way you can meet all your needs at a single service point.
As a one-stop hub, we provide you with:
- Custom banking products and services.
- Insurance products, through Eurolife FFH and Designia Insurance Brokers.
- Third-party consulting services for tax and public administration issues.
- Third-party end-to-end real estate management services.
- Settling-in packages to relocate in Greece.
- Instant access to in-depth economic insights.
Find out what our one-stop hub has to offer to you.
Dedicated branch in Greece
Conveniently located in the centre of Athens, our International Retail Branch has been designed to provide exclusive services to Golden Visa Investors.
Our qualified and highly experienced staff can offer you solutions tailored to your specific needs. Enjoy a seamless experience and absolute privacy, by appointment only.
Get in touch
Fill in our contact form to find out more about the products and services we offer to Golden Visa Investors.
Download our brοchure for Golden Visa Investors in English.
The above information under no circumstances constitutes advice or service of fiscal or investment nature, neither is sufficient for making fiscal or investment decisions.
