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Greece Golden Visa: Complete Program Guide for Americans
GreeceMin Investment
EUR 250,000+
EUR 250,000+
Processing
3-6 months
3-6 months
Residency Req.
None
None
Citizenship
7 years
7 years
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Program Overview
Greece’s Golden Visa program offers one of the most accessible paths to EU residency through real estate investment. Unlike Portugal, Greece still allows direct real estate investment as a qualifying option, and there is no minimum physical presence requirement to maintain the visa.
Investment Options
Real Estate (primary option)
- EUR 250,000 minimum in most areas of Greece
- EUR 500,000 in high-demand areas (Athens center, Thessaloniki center, Mykonos, Santorini, and other popular islands)
- Can be single or multiple properties
Other Options
- EUR 400,000 in Greek government bonds (held for minimum 3 years)
- EUR 400,000 bank deposit in a Greek financial institution
- EUR 800,000 in shares/bonds of Greek companies
Key Considerations for Americans
- No minimum stay requirement makes this highly flexible
- Real estate market in Greece has shown strong appreciation in recent years
- 7-year path to citizenship requires actual residency and language proficiency
- Greece taxes worldwide income for tax residents
- US-Greece tax treaty helps prevent double taxation
- Americans remain subject to US tax obligations
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