Greece · Golden Visa · Updated 2026-07-14
Greece Golden Visa Cost Calculator
Work out the full 2026 cost of Greece's residence-by-investment programme. Choose your route — property or a financial investment — and family size to see the qualifying investment, the government fees (which differ for adults and children), and the legal and ancillary costs on top, with the asset-backed investment kept separate from the fees you never get back.
1. Investment route
2. Applicants
Government fees differ for adults and for children under 18.
Main applicant
Always included
Spouse / partner
Adult dependents
Adult children or parents (18+)
Children under 18
Total applicants: 1
3. Adjust the estimate
Editable estimate. For a property route, also budget the one-off transfer tax, notary and land-registry costs on top — include them here.
Your estimate
- Qualifying investmentAsset / recoverable capital
- €400,000
- Greek government fees1 applicant
- €2,016
- Legal fees (est.)
- €7,000
- Ancillary costs (est.)
- €3,000
- Fees & costsNon-recoverable
- €12,016
- Total capital requiredInvestment + all costs
- €412,016
€2,000 investor fee + €16 card × 1
Get lawyer quotesEstimates only — confirm figures with a licensed firm.
What goes into the cost of a Greece Golden Visa
The headline figure — €250,000, €400,000 or €800,000 — is the qualifying investment, not a fee. Every Greek route is asset-backed: property you own, a bank deposit, fund units, bonds or shares. It is capital you commit and keep, so the calculator separates it from the money you actually spend.
On top sit the government fees: a €2,000 e-paravolo for the main investor, €150 for each adult family member, and a €16 card fee per person. Children under 18 skip the €150 adult fee. The same schedule repeats at each 5-year renewal.
Finally there are legal and professional fees (set by each firm) and ancillary costs. If you buy property, budget the transfer tax, notary and land-registry fees here too — they are real costs on top of the price.
Greece Golden Visa investment routes (2026)
Since Law 5100/2024 raised the property tiers, these are the qualifying routes:
Real estate — €400,000 (standard areas)
Purchase of a single property worth at least €400,000 outside the high-demand zones. Must be one property of at least 120 m² of main areas.
Single property, ≥120 m² of main living area.
Real estate — €800,000 (high-demand areas)
€800,000 for a property in high-demand zones: Attica (all of Athens), the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini (Thira), and islands with a population over 3,100 — which includes Crete, Corfu and Rhodes. Must be a single property of at least 120 m².
Applies to Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands over 3,100 people (Crete, Corfu, Rhodes). Single property, ≥120 m².
Property conversion / restoration — €250,000
€250,000 — the only €250k property route — for converting a commercial property to residential use, or restoring a listed building. Available anywhere in Greece; the 120 m² minimum does not apply.
Change-of-use (commercial→residential) or listed-building restoration only. No 120 m² minimum.
Elevate Greece startup — €250,000
€250,000 capital contribution into a startup registered with the Elevate Greece national registry, meeting job-creation conditions.
Greek funds (UCITS / AIF) — €350,000
€350,000 in units of a Greek mutual fund (UCITS) or alternative investment fund (AIF) that invests exclusively in Greece.
Bank deposit — €500,000
A €500,000 time deposit of at least one year with a Greek credit institution, with a standing renewal order.
Government bonds — €500,000
€500,000 in Greek government bonds with a residual maturity of at least three years, acquired through a Greek credit institution.
Listed shares / corporate bonds — €800,000
€800,000 in shares, corporate bonds or Greek government bonds admitted to trading on a regulated Greek market.
Greek government fees (2026)
| Fee | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Investor e-paravolo | Main applicant only | €2,000 |
| Adult dependent fee | Each adult (spouse, 18+ child, parent) | €150 |
| Residence-permit card | Per person (incl. children) | €16 |
Source: migration.gov.gr (investor e-paravolo and card fee) and Greek immigration counsel (adult-dependent fee, minor exemption). Children under 18 are exempt from the €150 adult fee. The schedule repeats at each 5-year renewal.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Greece Golden Visa cost in 2026?
The investment starts at €250,000 (a commercial-to-residential conversion, a listed-building restoration, or an Elevate Greece startup), €400,000 for standard-area property, or €800,000 for property in high-demand areas like Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and the larger islands. On top of the investment, government fees are €2,000 for the main investor, €150 per adult family member, and a €16 card fee per person — so a couple pays about €2,182 in state fees. Legal fees (typically €7,000–€12,000) and ancillary costs are extra, and a property purchase adds transfer tax and notary costs.
Is the €250,000 or €400,000 a cost?
No. Every Greek Golden Visa route is asset-backed — property you own, a bank deposit, fund units, bonds or shares. It is capital you commit and keep, not a fee, and property or securities can be sold later (subject to holding the investment while you hold the permit). The calculator reports the investment separately from the non-recoverable fees.
What are the Greece Golden Visa government fees?
The main applicant (investor) pays a €2,000 e-paravolo state fee. Each adult family member added to the application pays €150, and there is a €16 electronic residence-permit card fee per person. Children under 18 are exempt from the €150 adult fee and pay only the €16 card fee. The same schedule applies at each 5-year renewal.
What are the property investment tiers?
Since Law 5100/2024: €800,000 in high-demand zones (Attica/all of Athens, the Regional Unit of Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, and islands over 3,100 people — including Crete, Corfu and Rhodes); €400,000 everywhere else. Both must be a single property of at least 120 m² of main areas. A €250,000 tier survives only for converting a commercial property to residential use or restoring a listed building, where the 120 m² minimum does not apply.
Are there cheaper non-property routes?
Yes. You can qualify with €250,000 in an Elevate Greece startup, €350,000 in Greek fund units (UCITS/AIF), €500,000 in a Greek bank time deposit, €500,000 in Greek government bonds, or €800,000 in listed shares/corporate bonds. These avoid property transfer taxes but tie up liquid capital.
Do children pay the same government fees?
No. Children under 18 are exempt from the €150 adult-dependent fee — they pay only the €16 residence-permit card fee. Adult dependents (adult children, parents) pay the full €150 plus the €16 card. That's why the calculator asks you to split adults from children under 18.
What extra costs come with buying property?
A property purchase adds a one-off property-transfer tax, notary fees, land-registry/cadastre fees and legal fees on top of the price — commonly several percent of the purchase price combined. Enter your own estimate in the ancillary field; a lawyer can quote the exact figures for a specific property.
Are the legal fees fixed?
No — legal and professional fees are set by each firm, so the calculator uses an editable estimate (typically €7,000–€12,000 for a family, plus per-dependent add-ons). Replace the default with a real quote from a verified firm.
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Disclaimer. This calculator provides general estimates for information only and is not legal, tax or immigration advice. Government fees are sourced from migration.gov.gr and Greek immigration counsel; investment tiers follow Law 5100/2024. Legal, ancillary and property-transaction costs are editable market estimates that vary by provider and property. Programme rules can change — always confirm current figures and your eligibility with a licensed Greek lawyer before committing funds. Last reviewed 2026-07-14.