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Europe for the whole family: a passport or a residence permit
Citizenship by descent, the Golden Visa, residence by income and the nomad visa, property, banks, cases, reviews and the full BRIDGES knowledge base on the country.
Golden Visa
from €250,000
In most regions €400,000; in Athens, Thessaloniki and the popular islands €800,000.
4routes
citizenship and three residence permits
250k €
minimum Golden Visa threshold
5years
Golden Visa status term
ProgrammesGreece
Four routes to Greece
Citizenship for descendants of Greeks and three grounds for a residence permit. Terms, timelines and documents are on each programme page.
ServicesAfter the status
Services after the status
Once you have the status come letting and upkeep of the property, renewals, family and the move to permanent residence. We handle it all remotely.
Greece01 / 07Property managementLong-term letting, upkeep, payments and reports under an agreement.Details 
Greece02 / 07Residence permit renewalA new residence card with no break in status.Details 
Greece03 / 07Permanent residencePermanent status once the qualifying period is met.Details 
Greece04 / 07Adding family membersSpouse, children and parents under the applicant’s status.Details 
Greece05 / 07Property checkTitle, debts and permits before the deal.Details 
Greece06 / 07Buying through a companyA deal through a company, with tax and status in mind.Details 
Greece07 / 07Apostille and translationDocuments for Greek authorities and banks.Details Banks and companiesAccounts and business
Banks, companies and accounts
A residence permit works together with an account and a deal. We open personal and corporate accounts, prepare the source-of-funds file and run the purchase.
- Deal supportBuying property in Greece from the check to the title registration.
- Personal accountsAn account for a second-passport holder at a reliable bank.
- Corporate accountsAn account for a company with a clear source of funds.
- Source of fundsA source-of-wealth file for the bank and the programme.
- Bank directoryBanks by country: terms, documents and client requirements.
- Company registrationCompanies in different jurisdictions for a passport holder.
PracticeGreece
Greece cases
Clients’ goals, family make-up, properties and the result of each case.
01How an Adoptive Child Was Included in Greece's Golden Visa on Equal Terms with Biological ChildrenGreeceHow an Adoptive Child Was Included in Greece's Golden Visa on Equal Terms with Biological Childrenfrom €250k✓ Application for all · Greek residence permits for all fourView the case
02How a commercial coworking space was converted into a Greece Golden Visa for €250,000GreeceHow a commercial coworking space was converted into a Greece Golden Visa for €250,000from €250k✓ application submission for residential property · Greece residence permit for €250,000View the case
03How an Investor Managed to Secure Greece's Golden Visa at the Old, Lower PriceGreeceHow an Investor Managed to Secure Greece's Golden Visa at the Old, Lower Pricefrom €250k✓ application based on investment · Greek residence permit, savingsView the case
04How a Student Obtained Greece's Golden Visa Using Funds Gifted by His GrandfatherGreeceHow a Student Obtained Greece's Golden Visa Using Funds Gifted by His Grandfatherfrom €250k✓ Filing with complete file · Greek residence permit for studentView the case
05How a Middle Eastern Family Included Elderly Parents in Greece's Golden VisaGreeceHow a Middle Eastern Family Included Elderly Parents in Greece's Golden Visafrom €250k✓ Application for three generations · Greek residence permit for allView the case
06How Under-Construction Property for Greece Golden Visa Was Protected with a Bank GuaranteeGreeceHow Under-Construction Property for Greece Golden Visa Was Protected with a Bank Guaranteefrom €250k✓ Qualifying investment · Greek residence permitView the case
ReviewsGreece
Greece client reviews
Reviews of Greece from the shared BRIDGES database.
AlisherInvestor
The renovation option at 250,000 euro was offered to me only at BRIDGES - everyone else was selling more expensive apartments. I reckon I saved both on entry and on taxes.
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AlexanderEntrepreneur from Kazakhstan
My funds come from my Kazakhstan business, they're clean, taxes are paid. But I knew that scrutiny from Kazakhstan is stricter, and I was afraid they'd barrage me with questions.
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MadinaParents of the StudentOur daughter studies in London, and we feared she would not be included. Darya confirmed the dependency, and everyone received Greek residence, our daughter included.
Read the caseKnowledge baseGreece
Knowledge base on Greece
Articles on the Golden Visa, residence by income, the nomad visa, citizenship by descent, taxes and life in Greece.
All articles 103+
- Greece Passport in 2026: Visa-Free Countries, Strength, Rights of EU Citizen
- Greece Digital Nomad Visa 2026: remote work, income, taxes, residence permit
- Greece Financially Independent Person Visa 2026 (FIP): a Greek residence permit based on passive income
- Greece Golden Visa for EUR 250,000 in 2026: Who Qualifies, Conversion and Restoration
- Greece Golden Visa for Russians in 2026: Eligibility, Sanctions, Compliance and Payment
- Greece Golden Visa Without Real Estate in 2026: Funds, Shares, Government Bonds, Deposit
- Greek Golden Visa through real estate in 2026: thresholds, which property to buy, and the pitfalls
- Greece Golden Visa Zones 2026: Where the Threshold Is 400,000 and Where 800,000 Euros
- Greece Golden Visa 2026: Residence Permit for Real Estate Investment, Thresholds and Conditions
- Greek non-dom regime 2026: €100,000 flat tax on worldwide income and its terms
- Greece Permanent Residence 2026: Long-Term EU Status After 5 Years and How It Differs From the Golden Visa
- Greece property prices 2026: by city and island, trends and forecast
- Greece residence permit for Russians in 2026: which methods really work
- Greece residence permit 2026: types, how to get one, from the Golden Visa to the digital nomad
- Greek tax residency in 2026: the 183-day rule, how to become a resident, for Russians
- Greece visa 2026: what changed, new rules, EES and ETIAS
- Greece visa appointment 2026: visa center, queues and how to catch a slot
- Greece visa for Russians in 2026: how to get Schengen and the national D visa
- Greece visa refusal in 2026: causes, what to do, appeal
- Greece visa 2026: do you need one, visa types and how Russians can get it
- Greece will raise the tax on buying a home to 15% for non-EU buyers
- Greece will revoke golden visas for discounts and short-term letting: what the minister said
- Greek golden visa applications down 36%: ministry figures for eight months
- Greece: foreigners invested EUR 515.8 million in property in the second quarter, 11.3% less
- Greece: the 15% home purchase tax will depend on tax residency, not on your passport
- Life in Greece: a Analysis of Pros and Cons
- Types of Greece residence permits in 2026: comparison and how to choose a basis
- Taxes in Greece in 2026: rates, special regimes, and tax system for individuals
- Types of Greece visas in 2026: Schengen C and national D visas
- Moving to Greece as a Family in 2026: Residence Permits for the Whole Family, Schools, Healthcare, Safety
- Climate in Greece by month: when is the best time to live
- Changes to Greece's Golden Visa 2024-2026: new thresholds, the Airbnb ban and the 120 m2 rule
- How much a Greece residence permit costs in 2026: state fees, charges by type, family costs
- Renewing a Greece residence permit in 2026: the Golden Visa and other types, timelines, conditions
- Tourism in Greece 2026: what to see - Athens, the islands, Meteora and the best season
- Medicine in Greece: insurance, clinics and prices for foreigners
- Security in Greece: crime rate and the real picture
- Property in Greece 2026: How a Foreigner Can Buy, Prices, Taxes, Residency
- Retiring in Greece in 2026: the FIP visa, the 7% tax, healthcare and budget
- Property in Greece for Russians in 2026: how to buy legally, payment, sanctions, residency
- Transport in Greece: Metro, Ferries, Cars - Complete Guide
- How to get a Greece visa in 2026: a step-by-step guide (Schengen C and national D)
- Subletting a Greek golden visa property through a company: why I talked a client out of it
- 7 Reasons for Greece Golden Visa Refusal
- Healthcare in Greece in 2026: the ESY system, private clinics and insurance for residents
- A mortgage in Greece for foreigners in 2026: rates, down payment, and whether a non-resident can qualify
- Relocating to Greece in 2026: a step-by-step plan - visa, residence permit, AFM, housing, schools, taxes
- Property on the Greek islands 2026: where to buy, Golden Visa thresholds, island comparison
- Rental yield in Greece in 2026: what property returns by city, taxes and the Airbnb ban
- How much does a Greece visa cost in 2026: consular fee, service fee, insurance, residence permit
- Documents for a Greece visa 2026: the full list for Schengen and the national D visa
- Requirements for Greek citizenship in 2026: residency period, language, exam, documents
- Where to live in Greece in 2026: a guide to cities and islands for different goals
- Corporate Tax in Greece in 2026: the 22% Rate, Dividends and Taxes for Business
- The ENFIA tax in Greece 2026: the annual property tax, how it's calculated, discounts
- Cost of living in Greece in 2026: real numbers
- Cost of Living in Greece in 2026: Rent, Food, Budget for a Family and for One Person
- How Much Does the Greece Golden Visa Cost in 2026: A Full Cost Breakdown for a Family
- 8 Myths About the Greece Golden Visa
- Property taxes in Greece 2026: buying, owning, renting and selling
- Seaside property in Greece in 2026: the first line, prices and nuances
- Company Formation in Greece in 2026: the IKE, EPE and AE Forms, Step by Step, Taxes and Residence Permits
- Dual Citizenship with Greece in 2026: Is It Permitted and How to Keep Your First Passport
- 9 hidden costs of the Greece Golden Visa
- Climate and weather in Greece 2026: by month, by region and where it is warmest in winter
- Personal Income Tax in Greece in 2026: progressive rates up to 44%, deductions and special regimes
- Do you need a visa for Greece in 2026: Schengen, the 90/180 rule, who doesn't need a visa
- Best Areas and Cities in Greece for Foreigners to Live
- Education and schools in Greece for foreign children
- 7% Tax for Pensioners in Greece 2026: reduced regime on foreign pensions
- Schools and education in Greece 2026: public, international, Russian schools and universities
- Commercial Real Estate in Greece 2026: Hotels, Retail, Offices and Yields
- Property Due Diligence in Greece 2026: Documents, Cadastre, Debts and How to Avoid Getting Caught Out
- The digital nomad visa in Greece: the Independent Worker Visa in 2026
- EU golden visas in autumn 2026: Greece gets dearer, Portugal queues, Cyprus grows
- Tax for new residents in 2026: Italy, Greece, Portugal, Turkey and the UAE
- 6 Mistakes When Buying Property for the Greek Golden Visa
- A Vanuatu passport gives Russians back access to Greek residency
- Digital nomad visa and tax residence: the 183-day rule in Spain, Portugal, Croatia and Greece
- Greece or Cyprus - residence permit for investment and permanent residence by the sea in 2026
- Greece or Italy: Residence Permit for Investment in 2026
- Greece or Spain in 2026: golden visa, residence permit, taxes, real estate - what to choose
- Greece or Türkiye in 2026: Residence permit, real estate and citizenship - EU vs non-EU
- Greece or UAE in 2026: taxes, residence permit and life - what to choose for an investor
- UAE or Greece: where to get a residence permit for real estate in 2026
- Hungary vs Greece vs Portugal Golden Visa: what to choose in 2026
- Türkiye or Greece: citizenship immediately or Schengen residence permit in 2026
- Portugal or Greece in 2026: residence permit, Golden Visa, taxes, citizenship - what to choose
- Montenegro or Greece: Residence Permit by the Sea - Balkans or EU in 2026
- Golden Visa of Greece or Caribbean citizenship 2026: EU residence permit versus second passport
- Argentine passport or Greek golden visa: which to choose with a $350,000 budget
- Golden Visa Portugal or Greece in 2026: funds vs real estate
- Citizenship of Cyprus or Greece in 2026: two paths to an EU passport
- Cyprus Permanent Residence or Greece Golden Visa in 2026: investor comparison
- Permanent residence or citizenship of Greece in 2026: what to choose, differences, timelines, rights
- Residence permit for investment in 2026: Greece, Portugal or UAE - what to choose
- European residence permit without mandatory residence: Greece, Cyprus or Hungary in 2026
MaterialsTo study
Materials to study
- Greece Golden Visa guideZone thresholds, properties, family and the process.
- Residence by income guideIncome requirements, family, the card and renewal.
- Nomad visa guideIncome, employer, the visa and the residence permit.
- Greek passport rankingVisa-free countries and the passport’s place in the index.
- The Golden Visa in plain wordsWhat the term means and how the status works.
- Programme comparisonGreece next to other programmes.
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