
Greece Golden Visa gives investors and their families a five-year residence permit, but it does not provide an automatic path to citizenship. An EU passport can only be obtained through the naturalisation process. The minimum requirement is 7 years of legal residence in the country. Despite the length of time involved, the path is realistic: it is set out in law and is suitable for those who plan to move, purchase property, and educate their children in the EU.

Obtaining a Greece Golden Visa requires not only meeting the minimum investment threshold, but also paying careful attention to all associated costs. In addition to the property price, investors must pay taxes, administrative fees, legal fees, and the cost of health insurance. This article outlines the main types of expenses.

If you have friends or relatives living in Greece who have a Greek residence permit or citizenship, you may be able to obtain a Greece visitor visa (or invitation visa) in a simplified manner.

Greece remains one of the few countries in the European Union that offers the possibility of obtaining a residence permit by investing in its economy. This process enhances Greece's economic potential and increases its political clout in the international arena.

One of the world's most popular summer holiday destinations, Greece offers a unique blend of seaside resorts and cultural heritage sites. From warm azure waters stretching to the horizon, to small coves dotted with white yachts, to international ports with giant cruise liners, Greece has something for everyone.

Visitors to Greece in April have a unique opportunity to change from ski clothes into their swimsuits, with ski resorts located only a few hours from the coast by car.

The Greek passport ranks among the world’s strongest. According to the Passport Index, it belongs to the 3rd group of passports (out of 95) along with the passports of Germany and France, surpassing those of countries such as Estonia, Iceland, Cyprus, Malta, and many others. Greek passport holders have access to 129 countries and can move freely within the European Union; they can open accounts in European banks, and study at European universities.

Once again, a Tranio client has chosen Greece Golden Visa programme as the most affordable European residency option through real estate investment. The programme was revised in 2024. Now, the most accessible route is through the conversion of old commercial buildings into residential properties, starting from 250,000 euros.

The Peloponnese, located in the southern part of the Balkan Peninsula, is home to five of Greece’s 18 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The region’s coastline has its ecological quality, with dozens of beaches awarded the prestigious Blue Flag. Greece ranked second worldwide in 2025 with 625 Blue Flag beaches, and the Peloponnese continues to be a top contributor.

Greek residency for financially independent persons is issued to foreign nationals whose home country incomes exceed 3,500 euros per month. Along with the main applicants, these residence permits are also issued to spouses and children under 18 years of age, but in this case, the minimum income amount increases by 20% when applying with the spouse and by 15% per child.

The Acropolis, Parthenon and the Temple of Olympian Zeus attract scores of tourists to Athens. A major European tourist hub, the city also attracts its fair share of expats and even investors, who find its property market promising for a number of reasons:

The Athens Riviera accounts for about 80% of property requests in the Greek capital. What is attracting buyers to this part of Athens?

Greece is currently one of the few undervalued markets in Europe with strong potential for property investment. George Kachmazov, CEO and founder of Tranio, explains why Greece is an attractive choice.
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In September 2021, a new migration law 4825/2021 came into force in Greece, which for the first time introduced the legal concept of a digital nomad. According to the law, Greece grants a national visa for 12 months to citizens who work independently or to employees who work remotely with employers and clients outside Greece. With the Digital Nomad Visa, it is possible to obtain a temporary residence permit for Greece.
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Tranio has been operating in the Greek property market since 2010, selecting homes for clients from trusted partners across different regions — both in cities and in coastal resort locations.