Greece vs. Other European Residency Programs

December 01, 2025
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Greece vs. Other European Residency Programs

To help you see how Greece compares, here is a look at some key competitor programs.

Greece Golden Visa

· Minimum Investment: €250,000 (special cases) to €800,000 · Residency Requirement: None · Path to Citizenship: 7 years · Key Advantage: Direct real estate ownership, expansive family inclusion

Portugal Golden Visa

· Minimum Investment: €280,000+ (funds, cultural support) · Residency Requirement: 7 days per year (avg.) · Path to Citizenship: 5 years · Key Advantage: Faster citizenship path, but real estate route is closed

Malta Permanent Residence

· Minimum Investment: €150,000+ (rent) + donations/fees · Residency Requirement: None · Path to Citizenship: 5 years (separate naturalization program) · Key Advantage: Lower initial investment, English-speaking environment

Latvia Investor Visa

· Minimum Investment: €50,000 (company investment) · Residency Requirement: None · Path to Citizenship: 10 years (via permanent residency) · Key Advantage: Lowest cost EU residency option