Greece Golden Visa · EU Residency by Investment
Your EU Foothold in the Mediterranean.
The Greek Golden Visa is one of Europe's most accessible routes to permanent EU residency. A single qualifying real-estate investment grants you and your family residence permits, visa-free travel across the Schengen Area, and no obligation to ever live in Greece to keep your status.
What Is the Greece Golden Visa?
The Lowest-Cost Route to EU Residency.
The Greece Golden Visa grants foreign nationals and their families a renewable EU residence permit in exchange for a qualifying real-estate investment. No employer, no job offer, and no physical residency requirement to maintain status.
A single qualifying property — from €250K in select regions — unlocks visa-free travel across the Schengen Area for your entire family. The permit is renewable every five years as long as you hold the property, and Greek citizenship becomes available after seven years of actual residence.
€250K
Min. Investment
2–4 Mo
Processing
7 Yrs
To Citizenship
Key Benefits
Why People Choose Greece
01
Lowest-Cost EU Entry
One of the lowest investment thresholds for EU residency — from €250K in select regions.
02
No Minimum Stay
No physical residency requirement to maintain status — keep your residency without relocating.
03
Schengen Mobility
Visa-free travel across 29 European countries in the Schengen Area.
04
Rental Income
Rent out your qualifying property while maintaining residency status.
05
Family Included
Spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents all covered under one investment.
06
Path to Citizenship
Eligible to apply for Greek citizenship after 7 years of actual residence.
For You If
This is the right fit
- You want EU residency at the lowest practical entry point
- You value Schengen mobility but don't want to relocate full-time
- You're interested in Mediterranean real estate with rental potential
- You want to include dependent parents in your application
Not the Right Fit If
This is not for you
- You want a direct path to citizenship without physical residence
- You prefer a fund-based investment over real property
- You need the fastest possible processing (Panama may be faster)
- You want to invest in a non-EU jurisdiction
How It Works
The Most Popular Route: Real Estate
Far and away the most chosen option — converted commercial property at the €250K threshold. AmLaw Group assists in selecting the right real estate project, coordinates vetted local partners, and prepares all documentation for filing.
- Converted commercial-to-residential units qualify at €250K — even in Athens
- Rental income potential while maintaining residency status
- AmLaw guides project selection and handles all filing documentation
Investment Routes
How to Qualify
€250,000
Converted Commercial
The most popular route — converted commercial-to-residential property, available even in Athens, at the €250K threshold.
€400,000
Standard Zones
Real estate across most of the country outside the prime metropolitan areas.
€800,000
Prime Zones
Property in Athens, Thessaloniki, and the most sought-after islands.
Program rules, eligible investment categories and thresholds are subject to change and must be verified for the specific investment before proceeding. Estimated processing times are not guarantees. Tax consequences depend on individual circumstances. Naturalization is a separate process from obtaining residency. AmLaw Group coordinates with licensed local counsel where required.
The Lifestyle
A Mediterranean Base, on Your Terms
Own a piece of the Mediterranean and unlock visa-free travel across the Schengen Area — without upending your life at home. Your Greek residency works quietly in the background while you decide how much of Europe you actually want to use.
Application Process
The Greece Journey, Step by Step
01
Select Your Property
AmLaw Group assists in selecting the best real estate project in the right zone, coordinating vetted local partners for your budget and goals.
02
Invest & Apply
You complete the purchase and we file your Golden Visa application with full source-of-funds documentation for the whole family.
03
Receive Residency
Residence permits are issued in 2–4 months, renewable every five years, with no minimum-stay obligation.
Our Services
What AmLaw Does on a Greece Case
01
Program Selection & Strategy
We assess your goals and budget to confirm Greece is the right program — or recommend a better fit.
02
Property & Zone Selection
AmLaw assists in selecting the right real estate project in the right zone, coordinating vetted local partners.
03
Source-of-Funds Documentation
We structure and document your source of funds to satisfy Greek authorities before you commit.
04
Application Filing
Full preparation and filing of your Golden Visa application with all supporting documentation.
05
Family Inclusion
Spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents planned into the application from day one.
06
Renewal & Long-Term Planning
Ongoing support for permit renewals and long-term residency or citizenship planning.
Why Choose AmLaw
This Practice Was Built Differently.
01
Selective, Not Volume-Based
Fewer cases — not more. Every client receives direct attorney oversight. You work with the person who knows your case.
02
Strategy Before Paperwork
We build your residency strategy first, then structure documentation around it. The form is the last step, not the first.
03
Long-Term Outcome Focus
We plan the full lifecycle of your case from day one and remain available after approval.
04
Built for Investors
Designed around entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals. We understand the financial dimensions others miss.
05
Direct Attorney Access
No junior associates handling your case unsupervised. Senior attorneys review and sign off on all filings.
06
One Team, Three Jurisdictions
A single accountable legal team coordinating qualified local counsel in Greece, Portugal, and Panama.
Testimonials
Trusted by Families Worldwide
★★★★★
“AmLaw Group did an excellent job guiding me through the residency process and helping me secure my second residency. They were knowledgeable, responsive, and handled all the complex paperwork smoothly.”
Alex Volkov
Residency Client · 2024
★★★★★
“Yulia very meticulously, time and again, carefully verified all transactions and confirmed the provided documents. The result was approval — which, honestly, I never doubted.”
Vasily Panikhin
Residency Client · 2023
★★★★★
“We worked with Charles, Yuliya and the team at AmLaw Group to get our residency. We were able to get our approval faster than what we were expecting. Everything went smoothly.”
Flavio Guimaraes
Residency Client · 2019
Reproduced from public Google reviews. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
FAQ
Common Questions
Do I have to live in Greece?
No. The Greek Golden Visa has no minimum-stay requirement — you keep your residency as long as you hold the qualifying investment, even if you never relocate.
Can I rent out the property?
Yes. Most investors generate rental income from their qualifying property, particularly in Athens and the islands, while maintaining their residence permit.
When can I apply for citizenship?
Greek citizenship is possible after seven years, but it generally requires actual physical residence and language proficiency — distinct from simply holding the Golden Visa.
Does my family get residency too?
Yes. Your spouse, children under 21, and dependent parents are all included under a single qualifying investment.
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Attorney advertising. Charles Raether, Esq. is responsible for the content of this page. Principal office: 1920 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Suite 709, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.