Greece Golden Visa 2025
Comprehensive Guide, New Laws, and How ALand & GH Legal Can help

Greece Golden Visa program
The Greece Golden Visa program continues to attract global investors with its benefits of EU residency and access to the Schengen Zone. However, the revised laws for 2025 demand careful planning, compliance, and professional guidance. This guide explores every detail, from new investment thresholds to the role of ALand and GH Legal, ensuring you get the best opportunities in a safe and efficient way.
What’s New for Greece’s Golden Visa in 2025?
The program has introduced stricter investment tiers and eligibility requirements to balance foreign investment with domestic housing needs. Below are the key updates:
Investment Thresholds for 2025
€800,000 (Zone A Areas)
Where: Prime locations including the Attica Region (Athens and Piraeus), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and other high-demand islands.
Criteria: Purchase a single property with a minimum size of 120 square meters.
Advantages: High-value, luxury properties in premium locations with strong rental demand and capital appreciation potential.
€250,000 (Zone C Areas)
Where: Nationwide, including rural and less-developed areas.
Criteria:
- Purchase commercial properties for conversion into residential use, OR
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Restore listed cultural/historical properties under renovation rules.
Advantages: Flexible investment opportunities for those seeking value-added properties or restoration projects.

Property Use Restrictions
- Short-Term Rentals Prohibited: Properties cannot be listed on platforms like Airbnb. Only long-term rentals are allowed.
- Commercial Conversion Rules: Commercial properties converted to residential use are restricted from serving as business headquarters.
Renewal and Compliance
- Residency permits are renewable every five years, contingent upon property ownership and compliance with program rules.
- Violations, including misuse of property, may result in permit revocation and €50,000 fines.

How ALand Simplifies Real Estate Investment
1. Expert Property Sourcing
- Exclusive Listings: ALand provides a curated portfolio of properties that meet Golden Visa criteria across all investment tiers.
- Prime Opportunities: From luxurious villas in Mykonos to commercial-to-residential conversions in Thessaloniki, ALand identifies high-potential investments tailored to your goals.
2. Market Insights and Analysis
- Detailed reports on property market trends, projected returns, and compliance requirements.
- Transparency in pricing, taxes, and associated costs for each investment.
3. Comprehensive Support
- Property tours, negotiations, and purchase facilitation.
- Post-purchase services, including property management and long-term rental assistance.
How GH Legal Ensures Legal Security
1. End-to-End Legal Assistance
- Guidance on all aspects of the Golden Visa application, from documentation to submission.
- Comprehensive due diligence on property transactions to verify legal status and avoid hidden risks.
2. Residency Application
- Preparation and submission of your application to Greek immigration authorities.
- Direct liaison with authorities to expedite the approval process.
3. Compliance and Risk Management
- Regular compliance checks to ensure your investment and property usage align with program rules.
- Assistance with renewals and adjustments for family reunification.
Why Choose ALand and GH Legal?
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Let us guide you through every step of your Golden Visa journey. Contact ALand and GH Legal today for a consultation!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, the program allows you to include:
- Your spouse.
- Children under the age of 21.
- Dependent parents of both the main applicant and their spouse.
- Proof of property purchase (title deed or lease agreement).
- Valid passport and recent photographs.
- Health insurance covering Greece.
- Proof of payment for the investment (bank transfer receipts).
- A clean criminal record from your home country.
- No, the 2025 rules specify that the investment must be made in a single property to qualify.
- Yes, but each investor must individually meet the minimum investment threshold for their share of ownership.
Non-compliance can result in:
- Revocation of your Golden Visa.
- A fine of up to €50,000.
- Yes, after 7 years of continuous residency, you may apply for Greek citizenship, provided you meet additional residency and language requirements.
- No, the Golden Visa program requires the investment to be made with your own funds.
Yes, ongoing costs include: - Annual property taxes. - Maintenance fees for apartment buildings or gated communities. - Optional property management fees for rentals.
- Selling the property before 5 years will terminate your residency rights unless you reinvest in another eligible property.
- Market fluctuations may affect property values.
- Misuse of the property (e.g., short-term rentals) could lead to fines or permit revocation.
- Ensure the property is free of legal disputes or encumbrances (GH Legal will handle due diligence to avoid this).
- While Greece offers attractive tax residency schemes, Golden Visa holders are not automatically granted tax residency. However, you can apply for tax residency separately if needed.
- Yes, but only if they are converted into residential use before submitting the application.
Yes, properties under Golden Visa rules must:
- Meet the minimum investment threshold.
- Be free of any legal or financial encumbrances.
- Comply with usage restrictions (e.g., no short-term rentals).
You must:
- Maintain ownership of the qualifying property.
- Show compliance with program rules.
- Submit a renewal application with updated documents (e.g., valid health insurance).
- While the Golden Visa allows visa-free travel in the Schengen Zone, residency rights are limited to Greece. You must apply separately for residency in other EU countries.
- GH Legal ensures compliance with all requirements to minimize rejection risk. If rejected, they will assist with reapplying or finding alternative solutions.
- If you fail to comply with property ownership or other rules, your permit may be revoked, and penalties may apply.
- Yes, you can use the property as a vacation home, provided it is not listed for short-term rentals.
- No, there is no minimum stay requirement. You can retain residency without living in Greece.
- Lower investment threshold (€250,000).
- Higher growth potential in emerging markets.
- Unique opportunities for property conversion or restoration.
- You need valid health insurance covering medical expenses in Greece.
- While not a specific requirement, investing in energy-efficient or sustainable properties may provide additional tax benefits or government incentives.
- No, the investment must be made in the name of the Golden Visa applicant as an individual.
- Funds must be transferred legally through an international bank account, with proof of transaction submitted as part of your application.