Greece Golden Visa Statistics: Approvals Up 31% in 2025 on Tax Incentives and Flexible Residency
September 24, 2025 · Greece · 17 min read
Greece Golden Visa statistics for 2025 show that the number of investors granted a Greek residence permit through the Golden Visa has risen by more than 31% since the start of the year — a clear sign of the program’s growing appeal. According to a report by international advisory firm Astons, the number of Golden Visas issued in Greece reached 17,254 in July 2025, the highest level in a year.
The rise reflects an increasingly clear trend: international investors are looking for a flexible, reasonably priced residency option that comes with favorable tax rules and visa-free travel within the Schengen Area. As several European countries tighten their residency-by-investment programs, Greece stands out as one of the few options that still combines a relatively low entry threshold with an open policy.
Greece Golden Visa 2025 growth: the key drivers
By July 2025, Greece Golden Visa approvals had reached 17,254 — up more than 31% since the start of the year. July alone recorded the highest monthly growth in a year.
Notably, the countries with the strongest growth in Greece Golden Visa approvals in 2025 include:
- Turkey: up 79.2% since the start of the year — the fastest-growing source.
- Israel: up 42.1%
- China: up 27.8%
- United States: up 27.3%
- United Kingdom: up 25%
The trend points to fast-rising demand among international investors for a stable residency option in Europe — not only as a place to live, but as part of a broader strategy to diversify assets, preserve mobility, and plan their international tax position.
Tax incentives and the non-dom regime: a strategic draw for global capital
A key reason Greece has become an attractive residency destination for international investors is its particularly flexible tax regime.
- Retirees who transfer their pension from abroad pay a flat 7% personal income tax each year on all foreign income, regardless of the total amount. This preferential rate applies for up to 15 consecutive years.
- Global investors (high-net-worth individuals) can opt for a flat tax of €100,000 (approximately US$112,000) per year on all foreign-source income, plus €20,000 per year for each accompanying family member.
This policy is part of Greece’s “non-dom tax regime” — designed for foreign nationals who move their tax residence to Greece but have no long-standing residence history or tax ties to the country.
Unlike ordinary Greek tax residents — who generally must report and pay tax on all worldwide income — those under the “non-dom” regime pay only a flat or preferential rate on income arising abroad.
The regime is particularly well suited to individuals with international assets and income from multiple sources who want to manage their tax obligations efficiently without moving all of their income to their new country of residence.
Note: to benefit from this tax regime, investors must become tax residents of Greece (a minimum stay of 183 days per year) and invest at least €500,000 (approximately US$560,000).
Invest in real estate, gain EU residency: why Greece?
As several European countries adjust their policies or limit new residency-by-investment applications, Greece continues to run its Golden Visa program, with clearly defined requirements and minimum investment thresholds starting from €250,000 (approximately US$280,000) for qualifying real estate. The program grants a renewable 5-year residence permit to the investor and eligible family members.
Greece Golden Visa benefits for holders of a Greek residence permit:
- No minimum stay requirement to keep the permit — investors need only maintain ownership of the property.
- Visa-free travel within the 29 countries of the Schengen Area, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
- The right to live, study, and conduct business activities in Greece, with access to public health care and education in line with Greek regulations.
- The right to rent out the property, subject to applicable legal requirements, to generate income during the holding period.
- The option to apply for naturalization after at least 7 years of continuous physical residence, subject to language, civic knowledge, and integration requirements.
The Greece Golden Visa program suits investors seeking a lawful residence option in Europe combined with asset management through real estate. The absence of a full-time residence requirement is a distinguishing feature to weigh when planning long-term residency goals.
Real estate ownership and Greek residency from €250,000
With investments starting at €250,000, licensed conversion projects in Piraeus offer not only a route to European residency under the Golden Visa but also practical value. Etolikou 11 and Kastella Bay — redevelopments of a former industrial building and a former hotel — illustrate how conversion properties are reshaping the Greek real estate market.
Etolikou 11 – Serviced apartments in central Piraeus
Etolikou 11 is a former industrial building that has been permitted for conversion into high-end serviced apartments. With investment from €250,000, the project is structured for the Golden Visa conversion route.
Etolikou 11 serviced apartments
Project strengths:
- Strategic location: just 170 m from the port of Piraeus, close to a metro station (500 m), and less than 20 minutes from central Athens. Surrounded by universities, hospitals, international offices, and a marina.
- Area infrastructure: Piraeus is undergoing major regeneration, from an industrial center into an urban, tourism, and commercial hub, with a wave of new hotels, residential projects, and infrastructure lifting property values considerably.
- Market-fit design: 158 apartments of moderate size with efficient layouts, suited to rental use.
- Comprehensive amenities: rooftop pool with port views, gym, wellness area, co-working space, lounge, and 24/7 reception.
- High quality standards: Class A construction, durable materials, and energy-saving technology — adding appeal for international tenants.
Combining a prime location, a transparent legal framework, and rental potential, Etolikou 11 is not only a promising real estate project in Piraeus but also a practical route for investors seeking Greek residency and visa-free travel within the Schengen Area.
See full details of the Etolikou 11 project
Kastella Bay – Apartments by Mikrolimano Bay, Piraeus
Kastella Bay is a former hotel that has been permitted for conversion into high-end residences. With investment from €250,000, the project is positioned for the Greece Golden Visa conversion route.
Kastella Bay premium apartments
Project strengths:
- Waterfront location: set in Mikrolimano, the well-known marina district of Piraeus, just 12–15 minutes from central Athens, with convenient access to the metro, the port, and international services.
- Refined design: modern residences, many with direct views over the bay, suited both to living in and to rental use.
- Neighborhood amenities: surrounded by restaurants, cafés, the marina, shopping, the University of Piraeus, and international offices.
- Area potential: Mikrolimano is undergoing a comprehensive renewal by local authorities, which, together with the wider development of the Athens Riviera, supports the area’s long-term property values.
- Established developer: the project is developed by Arish Capital Partners, whose team brings more than 65 years of combined real estate experience in Europe.
Kastella Bay combines a waterfront location with strong potential, modern design, and a clear legal structure, making it a strategic choice for investors seeking both a rental property with long-term appeal and European residency.
See full details of the Kastella Bay project
IMM Group: a strategic partner on your Greece Golden Visa journey
The global investment migration market is constantly shifting and increasingly complex, and investors need an advisory partner who not only helps build a strong application but also gives their family confidence in the future. For the Greece Golden Visa and all of our global investment migration solutions, IMM Group stands apart as a strategic advisory partner, supporting you with experience and integrity.
As a pioneering, long-established firm with more than 21 years of hands-on experience in Vietnam, IMM Group is not a sales agent, and we do more than advise: we design global investment migration solutions built on:
- Rigorous due diligence and risk management: Our experience successfully handling hundreds of cases, including complex ones, enables us to conduct multi-layered project due diligence and protect investors’ interests rigorously, even during market crises.
- In-depth professional consulting and full transparency: Every IMM Group advisor and case manager is certified in investment migration advisory by the Investment Migration Council (IMC). Our team analyzes benefits and risks in full, so you can make decisions based on complete and accurate information. We put our clients’ long-term interests first.
- Integrity and commitment every step of the way: Guided by our philosophy, “Serving with Authentic Values,” IMM Group stays with you from the first step until you have settled in your new country. Integrity is our foundation, reflected in our readiness to stand up for clients’ interests and to proactively refund service fees when risks beyond the client’s control arise, as set out in the contract.
- Receiving and giving back: Since 2025, IMM Group has officially become a nonprofit enterprise, committing at least 50% of its annual profits to the Be Better Fund. By choosing IMM Group, you also help hundreds of students facing exceptional hardship gain a chance to change their lives.
If you are considering a Greek residence permit through real estate investment, contact IMM Group or leave your details below. Our experienced advisors will provide detailed guidance and help assess whether your case meets the program requirements. We will keep your personal data confidential and use the information you provide only to advise on your family’s case.
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