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Investor-family applications have their own relationship and dependency rules. A child admitted under these provisions who reaches 21 can apply for the statutory three-year independent permission. Later residence needs an eligible basis.

Benefits

Five-year residence with eligible family inclusion and Schengen short-stay travel, while the qualifying investment is retained, employment rights are not included.

Eligibility

Eligible third-country investors. The minimum is €800,000 in Attica, the regional units of Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Thira, and islands with more than 3,100 inhabitants under the applicable census. It is €400,000 elsewhere. Qualifying conversion or listed-building restoration cases can use the €250,000 category.

Requirements

The €400,000 and €800,000 categories require one property with at least 120m² of principal space. The special €250,000 categories do not have that 120m² minimum. Verify the property's classification, title, permitted payment method, conversion or restoration deadlines and insurance. Applicable short-term letting and subletting restrictions must be observed, conversion properties cannot be used as company headquarters or a branch.

Benefits

A renewable five-year residence permission with eligible family applications, without purchasing a home.

Eligibility

An eligible non-EU investor subscribing to a fund that satisfies the statutory portfolio and supervision criteria, an arbitrary mutual fund does not qualify.

Requirements

Fund subscription and holding certificates, lawful investment funds and the residence-application documents, including health cover. Retain the qualifying investment for renewals. The investment is exposed to market risk, capital and returns are not guaranteed.

Benefits

Five-year residence, renewable while the qualifying deposit is maintained, with eligible family applications.

Eligibility

Eligible third-country nationals making the required deposit under the investment-residence framework.

Requirements

A deposit term of at least one year with standing renewal instructions, plus bank certificates proving placement and continued holding. Supply the applicable identity, health-cover and residence documents. Early withdrawal can affect eligibility.

Benefits

Renewable residence for the approved investor and eligible family members under the financial-investment framework.

Eligibility

At least €500,000 acquisition value, with at least three years remaining to maturity when purchased.

Requirements

Purchase through a Greek-established credit institution acting as custodian, obtain its acquisition and ongoing holding certificates. Maintain the qualifying investment and submit the residence documents. Government-bond investment remains subject to market and issuer risk.

This route does not permit employment or independent business activity in Greece. Long-term residence and nationality have separate rules and require individual assessment.

Benefits

A three-year renewable residence permission for an independently funded life in Greece. Eligible spouse and minor-child applications are assessed separately, this is not the investor-family category.

Eligibility

Resources equivalent to at least €3,500 monthly, increased by 20% for a spouse and 15% per child.

Requirements

Document pension, bank funds or other lawful personal resources covering the stay, plus the required national visa, health insurance, identity and background evidence. Neither the main applicant nor accompanying family may use this route to undertake employment or independent economic activity in Greece.