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Residency and citizenship by investment programmes that are currently open, with the qualifying routes for each country.
Head-to-head Comparison
Spain vs Greece Golden Visa
Spain's €500K threshold vs Greece's tier system. Citizenship pathway, tax, processing, and family inclusion compared for EU-track investors.
Quick verdict
Minimum investment is listed as Closed (Apr 2025) for Spain and €400,000+ for Greece. Processing takes a similar time: 3–6 months for Spain and 3–6 months for Greece. Both reach 186 visa-free destinations, and both include a spouse and dependent children.
Spain
Min. Investment
Closed (Apr 2025)
Processing
3–6 months
Visa-Free
186 countries
Family
Included
Greece
Min. Investment
€400,000+
Processing
3–6 months
Visa-Free
186 countries
Family
Included
| Dimension | Spain | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| Min. investment | Closed (Apr 2025) | €400,000+ |
| Processing time | 3–6 months | 3–6 months |
| Visa-free countries | 186 | 186 |
| Family included | Yes | Yes |
| Tax benefit | Partial | Partial |
| Citizenship pathway | After residency | After residency |
Citizen Sure verdict
Spain and Greece both grant Schengen residency through real-estate and financial-asset investment, but their citizenship windows diverge sharply: Greece converts in 7 years subject to language and presence; Spain converts only after 10 years and demands continuous Spanish residency. Greece is cheaper outside its prime zones (€250K vs Spain's €500K). Spain wins on lifestyle and depth-of-economy access; Greece wins on price and a faster path to a passport. The deciding axis is whether you intend to *live* in the country or use the visa as a mobility instrument.
Pick Spain when…
- Already favour Spanish lifestyle, language, or business links
- Plan continuous physical residence to convert to citizenship
- Want broader economic depth — banking, employment, schooling
Pick Greece when…
- Lowest entry price (€250K outside prime zones)
- Faster citizenship pathway (7 vs 10 years)
- Mediterranean lifestyle without Spanish-tax-residency exposure
- No minimum stay during the residency phase
Trade-offs to know
- Spain's 10-year citizenship clock requires continuous residency — not a passive mobility option.
- Greece's 7-year clock is conditional on language proficiency and 183+ days/year presence in years preceding application.
- Spain offers stronger economic substance but heavier ongoing tax exposure.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Spain or Greece?
It depends on what matters most to you. Minimum investment is listed as Closed (Apr 2025) for Spain and €400,000+ for Greece. Processing takes a similar time: 3–6 months for Spain and 3–6 months for Greece. Both reach 186 visa-free destinations, and both include a spouse and dependent children. Spain and Greece both grant Schengen residency through real-estate and financial-asset investment, but their citizenship windows diverge sharply: Greece converts in 7 years subject to language and presence; Spain converts only after 10 years and demands continuous Spanish residency. Greece is cheaper outside its prime zones (€250K vs Spain's €500K). Spain wins on lifestyle and depth-of-economy access; Greece wins on price and a faster path to a passport. The deciding axis is whether you intend to *live* in the country or use the visa as a mobility instrument.
Spain vs Greece: what is the cost difference?
Spain starts at Closed (Apr 2025); Greece starts at €400,000+. The cheaper headline doesn't always reflect total cost, recoverable investments (Turkey, some real-estate routes) net out differently from non-recoverable donations.
Spain vs Greece: which has the shorter processing time?
Spain processes in 3–6 months; Greece processes in 3–6 months. Verify current timing with a senior advisor, published windows assume clean diligence files.
Can family members be included?
Spain includes spouse and dependent children. Greece includes spouse and dependent children. Inclusion of parents and siblings varies, see each programme's detail page.
{{a}} vs {{b}} passport strength: which has more visa-free access?
Spain grants visa-free access to 186 countries; Greece grants visa-free access to 186. Reach is a moving target, check current bilateral status before relying on it for travel planning.
Do these programmes lead to citizenship?
Golden Visa is residency, the citizenship pathway depends on naturalisation rules. Golden Visa is residency, the citizenship pathway depends on naturalisation rules.
Can I compare other programmes as well?
Yes. Open the compare tool to add up to five programmes side by side, or browse the other pair pages linked below.
Are the figures on this page up to date?
Each row is drawn from our programme records, which are reviewed when governments publish changes. Check the programme page and the changes log for the latest updates before you decide.
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