Greece Permanent Resident Application

Unlock Greece Permanent Residency through the Golden Visa Program

Secure a Greek Permanent Residency for you and your family by investing in Greece’s lucrative real estate market. Enjoy the benefits of EU residency, including visa-free travel, top-tier healthcare, and a pathway to citizenship—all with an investment starting at €250,000.

What is the Greece Golden Visa Program?

Discover the Greece Golden Visa Program

The Greece Golden Visa is one of Europe’s most attractive residency-by-investment programs. By investing in Greek real estate, you and your family can unlock permanent residency in Greece, one of the most beautiful and culturally rich countries in Europe. With an investment starting at €250,000, the Golden Visa offers a fast, reliable, and affordable route to residence in Greece and Schengen Area travel.

Benefits of Greece Permanent Residency via the Golden Visa

Greece’s Permanent Residency under the Golden Visa Program offers significant advantages for you and your family:

EU-Wide Mobility

Enjoy visa-free travel across 27 Schengen countries, plus broader EU access.

Pathway to Citizenship

After 7 years of continuous legal residence in Greece with the Golden Visa, you become eligible to apply for Greek citizenship, subject to basic language and integration tests.

Affordable Investment

Secure permanent residency with a property investment starting at just €250,000, one of the most accessible schemes in the EU.

Family Inclusion

The residency permit extends to your spouse, children under 21 (extended to 24 if studying), and parents—all under a single application.

High Quality of Life

Benefit from a Mediterranean lifestyle, affordable living, excellent public healthcare and education, and a rich cultural environment.

Qualification Requirements for Greece Permanent Residency

To qualify for Greece Permanent Residency through the Golden Visa program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Age & Clean Record:

Qualifying Investment:

Invest at least €250,000 in eligible Greek real estate:

Health Insurance:

Financial Capability & Proof of Funds:

Financial Capability & Proof of Funds:

Family Eligibility:

Residency privileges can extend to:

Simplified Application Journey: From Investment to Residency

  • Person checking off tasks on a checklist for setting up a family office
    Step 1

    Confirm Eligibility & Prepare

    Yobbi will guide you through eligibility checks—ensure you’re 18+, with a clean criminal record, valid health insurance, stable finances, and ready to invest a minimum of €250,000 in qualifying real estate or investment options.

  • Step 2

    Choose & Finalize Your Investment

    Our team helps you find a suitable property or investment. Once selected, we assist with due diligence, negotiations, and setting up your Greek bank account and tax number (AFM), ensuring a smooth purchase process.

  • Step 3

    Submit Application & Provide Biometrics

    Yobbi handles your Golden Visa application, ensuring all documentation (passport, investment proof, insurance, background checks) is in order. You’ll receive a temporary “blue paper” then be scheduled for a visit to Greece to provide biometrics.

  • Young woman ready to begin a new life abroad after securing visa and permanent residency.
    Step 4

    Receive & Maintain Your 5‑Year Residency

    After approval—usually within 2–4 months—you’ll receive your 5-year Greek residency permit. Yobbi supports renewal processes every five years, as long as your investment is maintained.

Important Tips for Investment Thresholds for Greece Golden Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

The process usually takes about 2-3 months once the required documents are submitted.

Yes, you can include your spouse, children under 21, and in some cases, your parents as part of the application.

No, there is no obligation to live in Greece full-time, but you must maintain the property or investment used for your application.

Yes, but you must maintain an investment equivalent to the minimum required for permanent residency to retain your PR status.

Yes, you are allowed to rent out your property and earn income from it while holding permanent residency through the Golden Visa program.

Yes, you may apply for Greek citizenship after legally residing in Greece for at least 7 consecutive years, provided you meet additional requirements such as language proficiency and integration into Greek society.