Buy Property in Greece for Residency: The Golden Visa From €250,000
March 23, 2026 · Greece · 11 min read
Rather than relocating their entire lives abroad, a growing number of investors are looking for a more flexible option: a residence permit they can use when needed, combined with property held in a stable international market. Seen this way, residency-by-investment programs are no longer simply a route to relocation; they have become a tool for global mobility and asset allocation.
Greece Golden Visa benefits
The Greece Golden Visa lets foreign investors buy property in Greece for residency: a real estate investment starting from €250,000 (approximately US$281,000), depending on the location and type of property, qualifies them for a Greek residence permit.
The program has no minimum stay requirement. You can hold your Greek residence permit while continuing to live and work in your home country or anywhere else.
The residence permit is valid for 5 years and can be renewed as long as you continue to hold the qualifying property. The process starts with the property investment; you then travel to Greece to provide your biometrics and collect your residence card.
In essence, this is not a relocation program in the traditional sense, but an option you can exercise when needed, without disrupting your current life.
The dual benefit of owning property abroad
Owning property abroad places part of your wealth outside your home market, in a different currency and under a different legal system. It is a common way to diversify assets rather than concentrate everything in a single market, while adding a further layer of resilience to a long-term financial plan.
Beyond holding value, the property can be used flexibly as your needs change: as a base when you travel, to support your children’s education plans, or as a rental if the property is suited to it. Depending on how it is selected and managed, the investment can offer practical use while maintaining its value over time.
Over the long term, owning an asset in another market also gives you more control over personal and family planning, especially if you need to travel, study, or expand your activities internationally. The value of the property therefore lies not only in the asset itself, but in the flexibility it gives you for future decisions.
Greece Golden Visa property: a Greek residence permit from €250,000
The Greece Golden Visa suits investors who want the right of residence in an EU member state, visa-free short stays across the Schengen Area, and property ownership abroad.
IMM Group currently offers investors 2 projects: Etolikou 11 and Kastella Bay. Both fall within the property category eligible for the €250,000 Greece Golden Visa threshold under current regulations.
Etolikou 11 serviced apartments
Etolikou 11 is an apartment complex in central Piraeus, Greece’s most important port and trading hub, offering modern living space and a full range of amenities. It suits buyers looking for a professionally managed serviced apartment in an up-and-coming area.
Kastella Bay premium apartments
Kastella Bay is a legally permitted hotel-to-residential conversion project in Mikrolimano, the well-known yacht harbor of Piraeus, the port city that connects Athens with the Aegean islands. The project offers sustainable investment potential, with strong long-term rental demand and a rental return commitment from the developer. It suits families who prioritize a seaside location and high-quality living space.
IMM Group: your strategic partner for real estate investment in Greece
The global investment migration landscape is constantly shifting and increasingly complex, requiring investors to choose an advisory partner who not only helps them build a strong application but also gives them peace of mind about their family’s future. For the Greece Golden Visa, as for all of our global investment migration solutions, IMM Group stands out as a strategic advisory partner, supporting you with experience and integrity.
A pioneer with more than 21 years of hands-on experience in Vietnam, IMM Group does not act as a sales agent. We do more than advise — we build global investment and citizenship solutions on:
- Rigorous due diligence and risk management: Having successfully handled hundreds of applications, including complex cases, we conduct multi-layered project due diligence and protect investors’ interests rigorously, including during periods of market stress.
- In-depth professional advice and full transparency: Every IMM Group consultant and case manager holds an international investment migration advisory certification issued by the Investment Migration Council (IMC). Our team provides a comprehensive analysis of benefits and risks so you can make decisions based on complete and accurate information. We put our clients’ long-term interests first.
- Integrity and commitment at every stage: Guided by our philosophy, “Serving with Authentic Values,” IMM Group commits to supporting you from the first step until you are settled. Integrity is our foundation, reflected in our readiness to protect client 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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