The three investment thresholds
Since 5 April 2024, the Greek Golden Visa investment thresholds are set by Article 64 of Law 5100/2024 (FEK A’ 49/05.04.2024), which replaced Article 100 of Law 5038/2023:
- €800,000 — Athens, Thessaloniki, and the islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants (latest census).
- €400,000 — the rest of mainland Greece and the smaller islands.
- €250,000 — two special routes: restoration of a listed building, and conversion of commercial property to residential use (change of use).
Three rules that change eligibility
- One single property. Combining several properties to reach a threshold is not allowed; the €800,000 and €400,000 routes each require a single property.
- Minimum 120 m² of main living area on the €800,000 and €400,000 routes (built property or land with a building permit). The two €250,000 routes are exempt.
- No short-term rental or subletting of the property that backs the permit (Article 100(7A)). Long-term rental remains allowed.
Please note: the island threshold depends on the latest census — it is data that changes over time, not a fixed list. Eligibility always depends on the individual case.
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