Can foreigners buy houses in Crete?

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

Can I buy a house 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.

Houses for sale in Crete. Buy villas and cottages in Crete, Greece

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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

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

2 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

585,000 €

3 bedrooms4 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 454,000 €

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

454,000 €

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

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

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

490,000 €

3 bedrooms3 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

2 weeks ago

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

Sea view

3-bedrooms villa in Crete, Greece

418,000 €

3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

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

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

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

1 month ago

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

1 month 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

3 bedroom villa with infinity pool offering stunning sea views. Fully furnished. for 470,000 €

With swimming pool

3 bedroom villa with infinity pool offering stunning sea views. Fully furnished.

470,000 €

Total area 134 m²Land area: 2,200 m²3 bedrooms2 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

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

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

Stunning villa with pool, sea views and gardens for 950,000 €

With swimming pool

Stunning villa with pool, sea views and gardens

950,000 €

Total area 290 m²Land area: 4,062 m²5 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

Luxurious 6 bedroom villa with amazing view in Istron, Agios Nikolaos for 2,700,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxurious 6 bedroom villa with amazing view in Istron, Agios Nikolaos

2,700,000 €

Total area 420 m²Land area: 6,000 m²6 bedrooms7 bathrooms

Luxurious 3 bedroom villa with amazing view in Istron, Agios Nikolaos for 1,200,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxurious 3 bedroom villa with amazing view in Istron, Agios Nikolaos

1,200,000 €

Total area 130 m²Land area: 2,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

3 bedroom modern Villa with Pool overlooking sea and the countryside for 1,250,000 €

With swimming pool

3 bedroom modern Villa with Pool overlooking sea and the countryside

1,250,000 €

Total area 300 m²Land area: 4,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

State of the art 3 bedroom villa with pool and stunning sea views for 1,100,000 €

Sea view

State of the art 3 bedroom villa with pool and stunning sea views

1,100,000 €

Total area 188 m²Land area: 5,000 m²3 bedrooms1 bathroom

3-bedroom sea and mountain views villa part of modern complex for 419,000 €

With swimming pool

3-bedroom sea and mountain views villa part of modern complex

419,000 €

Total area 120 m²Land area: 300 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Modern Seaview complex with pool and garden near Sitia for 800,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern Seaview complex with pool and garden near Sitia

800,000 €

Total area 370 m²Land area: 2,154 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Luxury villa with large pool and great views for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury villa with large pool and great views

1,950,000 €

Total area 240 m²Land area: 1,900 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Masterfully renovated village house with sea views sold fully furnished for 360,000 €

Masterfully renovated village house with sea views sold fully furnished

360,000 €

Total area 160 m²Land area: 100 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Large property with fabulous sea views on town edge for 400,000 €

Sea view

Large property with fabulous sea views on town edge

400,000 €

Total area 210 m²Land area: 1,000 m²5 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Villa with the most stunning views of Spinalonga Island and the Elounda bay for 1,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Villa with the most stunning views of Spinalonga Island and the Elounda bay

1,500,000 €

Total area 150 m²Land area: 2,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

4 bed villa with swimming pool and large olive grove in nice area. Sea view from top floor. for 650,000 €

With swimming pool

4 bed villa with swimming pool and large olive grove in nice area. Sea view from top floor.

650,000 €

Total area 200 m²Land area: 4,130 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Luxury modern villa with amazing sea view for 3,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Luxury modern villa with amazing sea view

3,500,000 €

Total area 366 m²Land area: 4,000 m²3 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Three-level villa with 2 pools, a guest apartment and sea views in Crete, Greece for 1,950,000 €

With swimming pool

Three-level villa with 2 pools, a guest apartment and sea views in Crete, Greece

1,950,000 €

Total area 315 m²Land area: 432 m²6 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Comfortable house on hilltop just out of town, with large buildable land for 470,000 €

Sea view

Comfortable house on hilltop just out of town, with large buildable land

470,000 €

Total area 117 m²Land area: 6,000 m²2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Detached 3 bedroom villa plus guest apartment in olive grove. Swimming pool. for 650,000 €

With swimming pool

Detached 3 bedroom villa plus guest apartment in olive grove. Swimming pool.

650,000 €

Total area 130 m²Land area: 3,500 m²4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Modern villa with pool and amazing sea view for 3,500,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern villa with pool and amazing sea view

3,500,000 €

Total area 366 m²Land area: 4,000 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Stunning 3 bedroom stone house with great views for 370,000 €

Sea view

Stunning 3 bedroom stone house with great views

370,000 €

Total area 195 m²Land area: 2,000 m²3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

3-storey country house in Kavousi, with garden and sea view for 530,000 €

3-storey country house in Kavousi, with garden and sea view

530,000 €

Total area 192 m²Land area: 852 m²4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Spacious 3 level building with gardens and sea views in a desired location for 550,000 €

Sea view

Spacious 3 level building with gardens and sea views in a desired location

550,000 €

Total area 360 m²Land area: 2,770 m²7 bedrooms4 bathrooms

3 apartments property very close to the sea for 350,000 €

Sea view

3 apartments property very close to the sea

350,000 €

Total area 180 m²Land area: 2,000 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Modern 2-bedroom villa with sea and mountain views for 357,000 €

Sea view

Modern 2-bedroom villa with sea and mountain views

357,000 €

Total area 110 m²Land area: 300 m²2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Complex of villa and 4 bungalows in walking distance to the beach for 550,000 €

Complex of villa and 4 bungalows in walking distance to the beach

550,000 €

Total area 310 m²Land area: 4,000 m²9 bedrooms6 bathrooms

Stone country house near Agios Nikolaos. Sea View for 375,000 €

Stone country house near Agios Nikolaos. Sea View

375,000 €

Total area 250 m²Land area: 255 m²4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Unique beachfront property for sale with great potential for 600,000 €

Sea view

Unique beachfront property for sale with great potential

600,000 €

Total area 210 m²Land area: 312 m²3 bedrooms4 bathrooms

1 month ago

Modern 2-bedroom villa with pool, sea views for 419,000 €

With swimming pool

Modern 2-bedroom villa with pool, sea views

419,000 €

Total area 120 m²Land area: 300 m²2 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Stone villa with pool and sea view for 950,000 €

With swimming pool

Stone villa with pool and sea view

950,000 €

Total area 203 m²Land area: 3,800 m²3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

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