Want European residency? Investing €250,000 in Greece is the cheapest way to get entry into EU: Here’s the process

Growing demand

Launched in 2013, the Greece Golden Visa has seen a surge in interest of late, reflected in the total number of applications seeking residency each year.

Appeal for Indians

Chinese nationals hold 47% of active visas, followed by citizens from Turkey and Lebanon. Between February and September 2025, Garant IN’s India office received over 300 queries for the visa from high-and ultra high-net-worth individuals. Some factors that make it attractive are:

Low minimum investment


€250,000 entry point

EU access

Visa-free travel within Schengen Area

Real estate

Potential rental yields of 3-5%

Flexibility

No mandatory stay required

Family inclusion

Visa can cover up to three generations

Options on offer

Each investment option grants a five-year renewable residence permit for the investor and family members.

Real estate investment is the most popular route, divided into three tiers

Other investment routes

Cost breakdown

Entry costs range from €256,000 to €285,000 for a single applicant, which include:

Due diligence & legal fees

8–10% Legal, notary, and translation fees of investment

Timeline and RoI expectations

• Capital appreciation 10-25% depending on location
• Typical real estate investment holding period 5-6 years
• Annual rental yield 2-5%

Source: Garant IN

As on 31 October, 2025, one euro is valued at 102.67 Indian rupees