Greece
Europe's most flexible Golden Visa - no minimum stay required. Real estate from €250K with EU citizenship eligibility in 7 years.
Country details
- Capital
- Athens
- Language
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Population
- 10.4M
- Timezone
- UTC+2
- Schengen Member
- Yes
- Immigration Authority
- Official Website
Migration pathways
EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens
Residency Visas
Other Pathways
Tax situation
Default Rates
- Eligibility
- Any resident
- Duration
- Indefinite
- Income Tax
- 9-44%
- Foreign Income
- Taxed
- Capital Gains
- 15%
- Dividends
- 5%
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- 40%
Non-Dom Regime
- Eligibility
- Not resident 7 of prior 8 years
- Duration
- 15 years
- Income Tax
- EUR 100K/year
- Foreign Income
- Substitute tax
- Capital Gains
- Covered by lump sum
- Dividends
- Covered by lump sum
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- Foreign assets exempt
50% Employee Tax Exemption
- Eligibility
- Not resident 5 of prior 6 years
- Duration
- 7 years
- Income Tax
- 50% exempt
- Foreign Income
- Taxed
- Capital Gains
- Standard
- Dividends
- Standard
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- Standard
7% Pensioner Flat Tax
- Eligibility
- Not resident 5 of prior 6 years
- Duration
- 15 years
- Income Tax
- 7% flat
- Foreign Income
- Taxed at 7%
- Capital Gains
- 7%
- Dividends
- 7%
- Wealth Tax
- None
- Inheritance Tax
- None
| Tax Type | Default | Non-Dom Regime | 50% Employee Tax Exemption | 7% Pensioner Flat Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Any resident | Not resident 7 of prior 8 years | Not resident 5 of prior 6 years | Not resident 5 of prior 6 years |
| Duration | Indefinite | 15 years | 7 years | 15 years |
| Income Tax | 9-44% | EUR 100K/year | 50% exempt | 7% flat |
| Foreign Income | Taxed | Substitute tax | Taxed | Taxed at 7% |
| Capital Gains | 15% | Covered by lump sum | Standard | 7% |
| Dividends | 5% | Covered by lump sum | Standard | 7% |
| Wealth Tax | None | None | None | None |
| Inheritance Tax | 40% | Foreign assets exempt | Standard | None |
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Country details
Greece combines Mediterranean lifestyle with one of Europe's most flexible Golden Visa programs, requiring no minimum stay. For HNWIs, the Non-Dom tax regime offers a flat EUR 100K annual tax on worldwide income for 15 years, with EUR 20K for each family member, after an initial EUR 500K investment.
Standard Greek income tax is progressive to 44% plus solidarity contribution. Capital gains on securities are taxed at 15%. Real estate gains are taxed at 15% if held under 5 years. There is no wealth tax.
The Golden Visa program underwent significant changes on September 1, 2024, introducing tiered investment thresholds. Prime areas including Attica (Athens), Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands with 3,100+ population now require EUR 800K minimum real estate investment. Other regions maintain a EUR 400K threshold. Properties must be purchased in a single transaction.
The program grants 5-year renewable residence permits with full Schengen mobility. Citizenship is possible after 7 years of residence with physical presence requirements and Greek language proficiency.
Greece's affordable cost of living (despite Athens price increases) and accessible Golden Visa make it popular with investors from the Middle East, China, and increasingly the US and UK seeking EU residence.
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Ministry of Economy and Finance - Income Taxation·Last checked: 12/01/26
Personal income tax rates
AADE - Income categories and income taxation in Greece·Last checked: 12/01/26
Capital gains tax
AADE - Property capital gains tax (Article 41 of the Civil Code)·Last checked: 12/01/26
Dividend taxation
AADE - Withholding and Prepaid Taxes Return (dividends, interest, royalties)·Last checked: 12/01/26
Wealth tax / Property tax (ENFIA)
AADE - Unified Tax on the Ownership of Real Estate (E9-ENFIA)·Last checked: 12/01/26
Inheritance/estate tax
AADE - Inheritance Tax·Last checked: 12/01/26
Foreign income treatment / Worldwide taxation
AADE - Taxation of non-Greek sourced income obtained by Greek tax residents·Last checked: 12/01/26
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