Residence Permits to Third-Country Citizens for strategic investments and real estate ownership in Greece

23-9-2013 Invest in Greece Agency, in cooperation with the Ministry for Development and Competitiveness and the Ministry of Interior introduced a brief quide to residence permits for real estate owners in Greece.

The government of Greece instated a procedure to obtain permanent residence permits,which can be renewed every five years, for owners of real estate by third-country citizens, the value of which exceeds €250.000, adopting a friendlier stance towards those who wish to own real estate property in Greece. This guide provides information on the preconditions, the process and the supporting documentation required to obtain these residence permits. The guide also addresses important questions regarding this new type of residence permit for owners of real estate. If you would like more information beyond the scope of this guide, or any clarifications, please contact the General Secretariat of Population and Social Cohesion of the Ministry of Interior (Tel: +30 213 136 1029 – 30 - 31, Fax: +30 213 136 1388, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Brief Quide - english Text

Brief Quide - Greek Text