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Greece Golden Visa 2026: the €800k / €400k / €250k three-zone system, the 120 m² rule, the Airbnb ban, and the true all-in cost.

Greece replaced its flat €250,000 Golden Visa with a three-zone system (€800k / €400k / €250k) under Law 5100/2024, plus a 120 m² single-property rule and a short-let ban on visa stock. This hub explains who still qualifies at each tier and helps you model the real cost beyond the headline threshold.

Guides for Greece

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Greece Golden Visa 2026: the three-zone €250k / €400k / €800k guide

Greece replaced its flat €250k threshold with a three-zone system. Exactly what each tier costs, where it applies, the 120 m² single-property rule, the short-term-let ban, and the routes that still start at €250k.

Calculators for Greece

Residency matcher

Which route fits post-2025

Eligibility check

Can your citizenship buy here?

Rental yield

Long-let returns (no Airbnb)

Cost of buying

Cost of buying property in Greece

≈ 7–10% of price (all-in one-off, incl. fees) →

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How to find a verified property lawyer in Greece →

Buying guides by nationality

GB→GRBuying in Greece as a British citizenDE→GRBuying in Greece as a German citizenUS→GRBuying in Greece as an American citizen

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Frequently asked

Can foreigners buy property in Greece?

Yes. Non-EU buyers may need permission in some border and island areas, but ownership is otherwise open. The free eligibility check and a full dossier confirm the position for a given property.

Does buying property in Greece give me residency?

It can. Greece's Golden Visa is active — a qualifying property investment (thresholds vary by zone) grants residency. The dossier flags the current tier for a specific address.

What Outpost is not

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