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This unique category allows for a €250,000 investment regardless of the geographical location, provided the project meets specific criteria. It is designed to encourage the revitalization of Greek urban and historical landscapes.
Two Main Routes:
Commercial-to-Residential Conversion: Investing in a commercial property (e.g., an office or warehouse) and converting it into a residence before filing the visa application.
Restoration of Listed Buildings: Investing in historically significant or ‘listed’ buildings that require full restoration.
Note: The 120sqm rule does not apply here, making it a flexible and popular choice for urban loft developments and boutique restoration projects.
This investment route is one of the most unique entry points into the Golden Visa Greece program, ideal for investors looking to contribute to Greece’s architectural heritage while securing European residency.
For investors seeking high quality of life outside the major metropolitan hubs, the €400,000 threshold applies to all other regions of Greece — including islands with a population below 3,100 residents. This includes beautiful coastal areas in the Peloponnese, Crete (outside specific high-threshold zones), smaller islands and popular mainland destinations.
Key Requirements:
- Minimum investment of €400,000 in a single property.
- The property must be at least 120sqm of living space.
This tier offers excellent opportunities for holiday homes, villas, or residential investments in rapidly developing regional markets with authentic Greek character. Properties in this tier are available across most of Greece, offering excellent value for investors entering the Golden Visa Greece program outside the high-demand zones.
This category targets the most prestigious areas of Greece, where demand is consistently high. An investment of €800,000 is required for the entirety of Attica (including Athens city center, the Southern Suburbs/Athenian Riviera, and the Northern Suburbs), the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, the islands of Mykonos and Santorini, and all islands with a population exceeding 3,100 residents.
Key Requirements:
- The investment must be in a single property.
- The property must have a minimum interior area of 120sqm.
- Ideal for investors looking for high-end luxury rentals or long-term capital growth in Greece’s global hotspots.
For investors seeking premium locations, this is the pinnacle of the Golden Visa Greece program — combining top-tier real estate with European residency in Greece’s most iconic destinations.
