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Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme May See Drop in Demand

Greece’s decision to raise the golden visa limit amid heightened competition from other property markets may lead to a drop in demand.

Spain to End ‘Golden Visa’ Program for Foreign Investors

Spain's PM Pedro Sanchez said his government would soon terminate the country's golden visa scheme to protect citizens’ housing rights.

Greek Parliament Passes Golden Visa Changes, Reduces Grace Period

Greece passed its revised golden visa rules which increase investment limits and foresee a grace period for in-the-process buys to August 30.

Greece to Prohibit Golden Visa Properties from Becoming Airbnbs

Greece is set to implement changes to its Golden Visa program, which include not allowing investors to enter acquired properties in the STR market.

Real Estate Agents React to Greece’s Proposed Golden Visa Changes  

Property market insiders are opposed to the Greek Finance Ministry’s decision to increase the golden visa threshold.

Greece Tops Global 2024 List for its Golden Visa Program

Greece’s popular golden visa scheme is among the world’s Top 3 most attractive investment migration programs for 2024.

Greek PM: Golden Visa Limit to Increase for Large Cities and Islands

Greece's PM admits there is a housing problem but said the country’s golden visa program is not to blame.

Greece to Change Golden Visa Rules, Increase Investment Limit

Greece will be changing its Golden visa rules to attract more ‘significant investments’ and to ensure market balance.

Greek Golden Visa Program Attracts Thousands Before Minimum Investment Cost Doubles

Demand for a Greek golden visa increased right before the cost for property in some areas doubled.

Greece Raises Golden Visa Limit to €500,000 for Certain Areas

Greece doubled the golden visa limit to 500,000 euros from 250,000 euros applicable to properties in certain areas.

Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Boosts Economy by Nearly €1bn in Jan-May

Greece’s residence by investment scheme boosted the economy by almost 1 billion euros in the first five months of 2023.

Greece Golden Visa Investment Limit Increase Pushed Back

Greece has postponed increasing the limit for property investments under its golden visa scheme to July 31.

Greece’s Golden Visa Enticing More Property Buyers

Online searches for information about Greece’s golden visa plan grew by 75% in a single month, according to investment experts Astons.

Study: More US Buyers Tapping into Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme

Greece is expected to see US investment activity in the property market rise through the country’s popular Greek golden visa program.

Greece’s Golden Visas Going to China, Turkey and Russia Investors

Investors from China, Turkey and Russia have benefitted most from Greece’s golden visa program, according to data from the Greek government.

Study: Greece’s Golden Visa Scheme Among Europe’s Top 3 in Q3

Greece’s investor visa plan was Europe’s highest in demand in quarter Q3 2022, according to a report released by property brokers Tranio.

Greek Golden Visa is Europe’s Top Programme in H1 2022

The Greek golden visa became the leading residency-for-investment programme in Europe by the relative demand growth in the first half of 2022, says Tranio.

EU Wants to Stop Shady Golden Visa Schemes

EU lawmakers have voted to restrict “golden visa” schemes in efforts to tackle shady money dealings.

Greece Freezes Golden Visa Program for Russian Citizens

The Greek government announced that it is suspending the issuance or renewal of residence permits for investment purposes for citizens of the Russian Federation.

Greece Sees High Investment Interest Through Golden Visa Program

The Greek Migration Ministry in 2021 recorded a significant increase in investment interest for real estate in Greece through the golden visa program.