Can foreigners buy property in Crete?

Yes. Foreigners can buy property in Greece freely and get a residence permit after investing more than 250,000 €.

Can I buy property in Greece?

Yes, however, it is better for a potential buyer to obtain a local tax number in advance (required for purchase ) before opening an account with a Greek bank, and transfering the funds for the transaction. To open an account, it is mandatory to prove the source of the funds is lawful.

Can I get a Greek residence permit?

Greek residency obtained through investing in Greek real state is open to anyone who invests at least 250,000 € in a property.

What is a Greek Golden Visa?

Launched in July 2013, Greece's Golden Visa programme grants residency visas in return for investments in real estate.

How do I become a permanent resident of Greece?

To obtain Greek permanent residence, the applicant must have any reason for it, mentioned by the Greek immigration law. However, it is not possible to get permanent Greek residency by means of investment.

Can I get Greek citizenship?

Yes. The applicant should speak Greek, pass the citizenship exam about the culture and history of Greece, and have lived in the country fore at least seven years.

Can I get a Greek passport?

The Greek passport is granted upon the completion of the citizenship issuance. Standard application requirements: seven years of residence in the country, language proficiency and taking a Greek history, culture and government test.

Property for sale in Crete. Buy real estate in Crete, Greece

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Luxury furnished beachfront apartments, Chania, Greece for From 250,000 €

Luxury furnished beachfront apartments, Chania, Greece

From 250,000 €

Yield 3.0%Completion in: 2026.IVTotal of 19 apartments

Residential complex

Beachfront villas with terraces, Trachilos, Greece for From 830,000 €

Beachfront villas with terraces, Trachilos, Greece

From 830,000 €

Total of 15 apartments

Residential complex

Golden Visa

New apartments and studios for rent with yields up to 3.8%, in a quiet and clean area in the center of Athens

From 158,000 €

500 метров до станции метро Панорамный вид на город

Residential complex

Hillside residence with a panoramic view, Kastelli, Greece for From 404,000 €

Hillside residence with a panoramic view, Kastelli, Greece

From 404,000 €

Total of 23 apartments

Residential complex

Townhouses in a beachfront residence, Chania, Greece for From 250,000 €

Townhouses in a beachfront residence, Chania, Greece

From 250,000 €

43 units in total

Residential complex

Beachfront residence with a swimming pool and a restaurant, Chania, Greece for From 485,000 €

Beachfront residence with a swimming pool and a restaurant, Chania, Greece

From 485,000 €

Total of 43 apartments

Residential complex

Spacious houses with swimming pools and terraces, overlooking the sea and green hills, Loutraki, Crete, Greece for From 330,000 €

Spacious houses with swimming pools and terraces, overlooking the sea and green hills, Loutraki, Crete, Greece

From 330,000 €

3 units in total

Residential complex

3 months ago

Greek residence permit for purchase of real estate for 250,000 € and more

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New residence with a garden close to beaches and the center of Chania, Greece for From 345,000 €

New residence with a garden close to beaches and the center of Chania, Greece

From 345,000 €

Total of 9 apartments

Residential complex

New residence with a swimming pool and gardens near the beach, Chania, Greece for From 275,000 €

New residence with a swimming pool and gardens near the beach, Chania, Greece

From 275,000 €

Completion in: 2026.IITotal of 18 apartments

Residential complex

2 months ago

New residence with a swimming pool near the sea, Maleme, Greece for From 340,000 €

New residence with a swimming pool near the sea, Maleme, Greece

From 340,000 €

Completion in: 2025.IIITotal of 16 apartments

Residential complex

Sea view

Large sea front house in lovely seaside resort

400,000 €

Total area 130 m²Land area: 60 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Stone cottage with a terrace, sea views and a garden, Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece

250,000 €

Total area 150 m²Land area: 80 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 335,000 €

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

335,000 €

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 485,000 €

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

485,000 €

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

3-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 605,000 €

3-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

605,000 €

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 520,000 €

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

520,000 €

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 405,000 €

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

405,000 €

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 355,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

355,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 345,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

345,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 515,000 €

2-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

515,000 €

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 340,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

340,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

3-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 610,000 €

3-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

610,000 €

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 275,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

275,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

355,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 250,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

250,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

1,250,000 €

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

5-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 2,200,000 €

5-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

2,200,000 €

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

4-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 865,000 €

Sea view

4-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

865,000 €

4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 585,000 €

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

585,000 €

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 454,000 €

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

454,000 €

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 490,000 €

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

490,000 €

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 560,000 €

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

560,000 €

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Stone villa with a swimming pool and only 120 meters from the sea. Price on request

With swimming pool

Stone villa with a swimming pool and only 120 meters from the sea

Price on request

Total area 262 m²Land area: 2,164 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

1 month ago

New residence near Maleme Beach, Crete, Greece for From 320,000 €

New residence near Maleme Beach, Crete, Greece

From 320,000 €

Yield 3.0%Total of 5 apartments

Residential complexSecondary housing only

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece for 418,000 €

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

418,000 €

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 265,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

265,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1 month ago

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 190,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

190,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece for 252,000 €

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

252,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1 month ago

2 & 3 Bedroom luxurious terrace villa in the newest Resort of Elounda for 2,469,000 €

Sea view

2 & 3 Bedroom luxurious terrace villa in the newest Resort of Elounda

2,469,000 €

Total area 240 m²Land area: 591 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

1-bedrooms penthouse in Crete, Greece

250,000 €

1 bedroom1 bathroom

1 month ago

Unique seafront villa with indoor pool, gardens and guesthouse for 3,600,000 €

With swimming pool

Unique seafront villa with indoor pool, gardens and guesthouse

3,600,000 €

Total area 580 m²Land area: 3,000 m²4 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Gorgeous villa with stunning views of Spinalonga island for 2,250,000 €

With swimming pool

Gorgeous villa with stunning views of Spinalonga island

2,250,000 €

Total area 290 m²Land area: 4,300 m²4 bedrooms5 bathrooms

1 week ago

Seafront luxury 5 bedroom villa with pool, private beach, 5-star hotel service for 4,400,000 €

With swimming pool

Seafront luxury 5 bedroom villa with pool, private beach, 5-star hotel service

4,400,000 €

Total area 642 m²Land area: 4,014 m²5 bedrooms5 bathrooms

Stone villa with beautiful pool & sea views, walking distance to the beach for 800,000 €

With swimming pool

Stone villa with beautiful pool & sea views, walking distance to the beach

800,000 €

Total area 176 m²Land area: 4,000 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

3 bedroom villa with sea views on the outskirts of Agios Nikolaos. Sea views. for 500,000 €

With swimming pool

3 bedroom villa with sea views on the outskirts of Agios Nikolaos. Sea views.

500,000 €

Total area 176 m²Land area: 2,500 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Stunning villa with pool, sea views and gardens for 895,000 €

With swimming pool

Stunning villa with pool, sea views and gardens

895,000 €

Total area 290 m²Land area: 4,062 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3 bedroom villa with stunning outside space for 920,000 €

With swimming pool

3 bedroom villa with stunning outside space

920,000 €

Total area 114 m²Land area: 4,136 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

State of the art bungalow/villa in quiet location
with pool/amazing sea views. Fully furnished and equipped. for 850,000 €

With swimming pool

State of the art bungalow/villa in quiet location with pool/amazing sea views. Fully furnished and equipped.

850,000 €

Total area 100 m²Land area: 2,000 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

2 months ago

Exquisite Villa with Pool, Expansive Gardens and Stunning Panoramic Views for 480,000 €

With swimming pool

Exquisite Villa with Pool, Expansive Gardens and Stunning Panoramic Views

480,000 €

Total area 200 m²Land area: 4,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

State of the art 4 bedroom villa with stunning sea views and swimming pool for 1,700,000 €

With swimming pool

State of the art 4 bedroom villa with stunning sea views and swimming pool

1,700,000 €

Total area 450 m²Land area: 1,700 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Charming Country House with Pool, Garden, and Sea Views for 240,000 €

With swimming pool

Charming Country House with Pool, Garden, and Sea Views

240,000 €

Total area 92 m²Land area: 1,440 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

2 months ago

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