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Golden Visa de Grecia por Compra de Vivienda, Desde China
Chinese families use the Greek golden visa for Schengen residence and education options in Europe. What is different from China: the annual foreign-exchange quota cannot be used to buy property abroad, so the source and route of funds needs planning, and China's nationality law makes residence, not citizenship, the goal.
Actualizado 1 de octubre de 2026
Respuesta rápida
Chinese citizens can get a Greek golden visa by buying property worth €400,000 or more (€800,000 in Athens, Thessaloniki and the most popular islands), with family included and no minimum stay. China limits personal foreign-exchange purchases to USD 50,000 a year and that quota cannot be used for overseas property, so funds must come through a compliant route. A Schengen visa is needed for biometrics.
A 1 de octubre de 2026
| Dato | Detalle |
|---|---|
| Visitas cortas | Se necesita visado Schengen, incluso para viajes de exploraciónFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Documentos | Se acepta la apostilla: tu país es parte del Convenio de La HayaFuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Convenio de doble imposición | Lo confirmamos para tu caso |
| Mínimo | €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands; €400,000 elsewhere; €250,000 for commercial-to-residential conversion or listed buildings (Santorini and other border areas need a permit for non-EU buyers)Fuente |
Qué cambia desde China
Funds and China's FX rules
Individuals can buy up to USD 50,000 of foreign currency a year, and the quota may not be used for buying property abroad. Investors usually fund purchases from money already held outside mainland China; we work with your bank and lawyer on documenting the source of funds.
Apostille since 2023
China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023, so mainland documents can be apostilled instead of going through embassy legalisation, then translated into Greek.
Nationality law
Chinese nationality law does not recognise dual nationality, so investors use the golden visa for residence and Schengen travel while keeping Chinese nationality.
Vías abiertas para ti
Las cifras son mínimos legales de fuentes oficiales. Las tasas oficiales son estimaciones y cambian; nuestros honorarios se presupuestan para tu caso.
Golden visa through property
Investors buying residential property, with family included.
- Mínimo
- €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands; €400,000 elsewhere; €250,000 for commercial-to-residential conversion or listed buildings (Santorini and other border areas need a permit for non-EU buyers)
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Un asesor comprueba tu elegibilidad desde China y responde en un día laborable.
Paso a paso desde China
Set the budget by area
Choose the tier: €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and larger islands; €400,000 elsewhere; €250,000 only for commercial-to-residential conversions or listed buildings. Each property must be at least 120 m² for the higher tiers. Santorini and other designated border areas need a defence-ministry permit for non-EU buyers.
Get a Greek tax number and account
A lawyer can obtain your AFM tax number and open a Greek bank account under power of attorney.
Buy and register the property
Sign with a notary, pay from an account abroad through a Greek bank, and register the title. Short-term rental of golden visa property is not allowed.
Enter Greece and give biometrics
Apply for a Schengen visa through the Greek visa centre in China, travel to Greece and give biometrics.
Receive the five-year permit
The permit is renewable every five years while you keep the property; there is no minimum stay.
Documentos y legalización
Apostilla en China los documentos públicos (actas de nacimiento y matrimonio, certificado de antecedentes, títulos) y tradúcelos con traductor jurado cuando el destino lo pida.
Normalmente necesitarás un certificado de antecedentes penales de China y de cualquier otro país en el que hayas vivido recientemente.
Dónde solicitar
The application is filed in Greece (usually by a lawyer under power of attorney); you must be in Greece legally for biometrics.
Fiscalidad: qué revisar antes de mudarte
Información general, no asesoramiento fiscal. Los puntos fiscales de esta página están pendientes de revisión por un especialista.
Comprar vivienda para obtener la residencia
La obra nueva sobre plano y la segunda mano pueden cumplir cuando el promotor, el precio y el título se ajustan a las reglas del programa. Trabajamos con offplanproperty.com en obra nueva y con Belgrave Estates en traslados y búsquedas de segunda mano, y comprobamos cada compra con las reglas de residencia antes de que te comprometas.
Asesores que hablan tu idioma
Habla con alguien que conoce el proceso desde China.
- Marcus LeungHead of Asia PacificMandarin, English, Cantonese
Fuentes y revisión
Última actualización: 1 de octubre de 2026
- Greek Ministry of Migration: golden visa
- State Administration of Foreign Exchange (China)
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Partes de esta página están pendientes de revisión por nuestro equipo jurídico; confirmamos cada punto para tu caso antes de solicitar.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Chinese citizens buy property in Greece for a golden visa?
Yes, with no nationality restriction; property in some border areas needs extra permission for non-EU buyers.
How can I move money from China to Greece?
The USD 50,000 annual quota cannot be used for overseas property, so most investors use funds already held abroad. We help document the source of funds for the Greek bank.
Do Chinese documents need legalisation for Greece?
Since November 2023, mainland Chinese public documents can be apostilled, then translated into Greek.
Will my children study in Greece?
Children included in the permit can attend Greek schools and universities as residents.
Which route suits me best?
It depends on your goal: living in the country, a second passport, tax planning or a base for your family. The routes on this page are ranked by fit for people moving from your country.
How long does it take to move?
Timelines depend on the route, the completeness of your file and government processing. Each programme page shows its published processing range.
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