Immigration
EU free movement plus the Immigration Code and a property-based residence permit
EU nationals move freely. Non-EU nationals fall under the Immigration and Social Integration Code, which provides residence permits for work, study and family, and a well-used residence permit for property investors.
Key rules
- Most residence permits require an entry visa issued by a Greek consulate before arrival.
- The investor residence permit is granted on qualifying real-estate acquisition, with thresholds varying by area.
- Long-term residence status is available after five years of lawful residence.
Governing law
- Immigration and Social Integration Code (Act 5038/2023)
- Greek Nationality Code
In practice
Investment thresholds now differ between high-demand areas and the rest of the country, so confirm the threshold for the specific location.