Greece May Raise Golden Visa Cost to €800,000 to Control Surging Property Prices

Greece May Raise Golden Visa Cost to €800,000 to Control Surging Property Prices

Months after doubling the cost of its golden visa from €250,000 to €500,000 in 36 municipalities, Greece is considering another substantial hike in minimum investment requirements. Like Portugal, the Greek program may be becoming a victim of its own success. Greece allowed golden visa investors to qualify for fast-track permanent residence by investing €250,000 in real estate…

Greece Golden Visa: 100% Hike in Minimum Real Estate Investment Likely From 2023

Greece Golden Visa: 100% Hike in Minimum Real Estate Investment Likely From 2023

Offering EU permanent residency for a real estate purchase of just €250,000, the Greek golden visa is one of the world’s cheapest investment immigration programs.  However, this is set to change in 2023. Greece has announced its intention to double the minimum investment to €500,000.  Real Estate: Preferred Choice of Investment Immigrants  Real estate has…

Investor Interest Remains High in Greek Golden Visa Despite Average Numbers for 2021

Investor Interest Remains High in Greek Golden Visa Despite Average Numbers for 2021

One of the cheapest investment immigration programs in Europe, the Greek golden visa program is witnessing a steady recovery after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, this recovery in investor interest is not evident if when comparing the number of golden visa permits issued in 2021 as with the previous year.  Greece issued…