Greece•EuropeB.4 — Golden Visa - Financial Securities Investment (Χρυσή Βίζα Χρηματοοικονομικών Επενδύσεων - B.4)
At a Glance
Varies
From EUR €2,150
Other charges may apply
5 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Five-year renewable Greek residence permit for non-EU investors who place €350,000–€800,000 into Greek funds, bonds, deposits, or listed securities.
The Greek Golden Visa Financial Securities route (Type B.4, Article 99 of Law 5038/2023) grants a 5-year renewable residence permit to non-EU investors who place qualifying capital into Greek financial instruments rather than property. qualifying options include mutual fund or AIF units (€350,000), Greek government bonds or a time deposit (€500,000), and listed shares or corporate bonds (€800,000).
The permit covers spouse, children under 21, and parents of both spouses, with no minimum stay in Greece and citizenship qualification after 7 years of residence. Investments must be held via a Greek custodian for the permit's duration. Employment in Greece is not permitted. Government fees are about €2,000 for the main applicant plus €150 per family member.
This visa is ideal for high-net-worth investors who want Schengen residency without buying property, accept the no-work restriction, and can lock €350,000+ into qualifying Greek securities.
Cost Breakdown
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Non-EU/EEA citizenship
Minimum age 18
Qualifying investment: €350,000 in mutual fund or AIF units; or €500,000 in Greek government bonds, time deposit, REIC/VCC contribution; or €800,000 in listed shares or corporate bonds
Investment held via a Greek custodian or credit institution
Clean criminal record
Valid health insurance covering Greece
Funds traceable from a personal bank account
KEY CRITERIA
Investment
350,000 EUR
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport with national entry (Type D) visa
Certification from Greek credit institution / fund manager confirming the qualifying investment
Proof of source and transfer of funds from a personal bank account
Health insurance covering hospitalization in Greece
Clean criminal record certificate, apostilled and translated
Recent medical certificate from a Greek public hospital
Four passport-size photos meeting ICAO standards
e-paravolo receipts for application and card printing fees
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Schengen-area residence for the whole family from a single investment
- Lowest entry threshold (€350,000) of any Greek Golden Visa route
- No minimum stay required to maintain or renew the permit
- Citizenship qualification after 7 years of legal residence
- Covers spouse, children under 21, and parents of both spouses
- Avoids the maintenance burdens and 2024 real-estate threshold hikes
- Investment is in liquid financial instruments rather than illiquid property
Worth Knowing
- Investment must be maintained for the full duration of the permit
- Government fees of €2,000 plus €150 per adult family member at each renewal
- Funds must be channelled through a Greek custodian or credit institution
- Source-of-funds documentation must be apostilled and translated
- Citizenship still requires 7 years residence and a Greek language test
- Permit does not grant the right to take up paid employment in Greece
- Capital must come from a personal account, not a corporate vehicle
- Selling or redeeming the qualifying investment voids the permit
Application Process
Choose qualifying instrument
mutual fund/AIF (€350,000), government bond/time deposit/REIC contribution (€500,000), or listed shares/corporate bonds (€800,000)
Open a Greek bank account and transfer the investment funds from a personal source
Execute the investment via a Greek-licensed credit institution or custodian
Obtain certification from the issuing institution that the investment is in place
Apply for a national entry visa (Type D) at the Greek consulate in your country of residence
Travel to Greece and submit the residence-permit application electronically to the Migration Ministry
Pay e-paravolo fees and attend biometrics within 6 months (max 1 year) of filing
Receive the 5-year permanent investor residence permit on approval
Application Forms
| Application for Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Article 20B / Article 99) | Fill online |
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