Greece Golden Visa

Greece · Europe – EU

Golden Visa / ResidencyResidency → citizenship pathOpenEU accessKeep Chinese passportLowest cost

Min investment: $432,000
Investment routes: Real estate
Time to status: 2-4 months
Path to citizenship: 7 years
Residency requirement: None to keep residency
Visa-free destinations: 186
Dual citizenship allowed: Yes

Notes for Chinese applicants

Tiered real-estate minimums (Laws 5100/2024 & 5275/2026): €800k in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini & islands >3,100 pop; €400k in other regions; €250k only for commercial-to-residential conversions or restored heritage buildings. Single property, min 120 m²; short-term/holiday letting of a GV property is banned. No minimum stay to hold residency. Citizenship after 7 yrs + 183 days/yr physical presence + language. [Updated 2026-06-24 from Greek law & advisory sources; gov page lagging.]

About Greece

Healthcare: ★★★★★
Safety: ★★★★★
Cost of living: Moderate
Climate: Mediterranean
China relations: Strong ties / BRI partner

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