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Golden Visa de Grecia por Compra de Vivienda, Desde Emiratos Árabes Unidos
UAE residents of many nationalities buy Greek property for a second base in Europe, a short direct flight away. What is different from the UAE: your passport decides whether you need a Schengen visa, UAE documents are attested, and source-of-funds checks look at UAE income and banking.
Actualizado 1 de octubre de 2026
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Residents of the UAE can get a Greek golden visa by buying property worth €400,000 or more (€800,000 in Athens, Thessaloniki and the most popular islands). Whether you need a Schengen visa depends on your passport, not your UAE residence. UAE documents are attested by MOFA and legalised, and a police certificate from the UAE as well as your country of nationality is usually needed.
A 1 de octubre de 2026
| Dato | Detalle |
|---|---|
| Visitas cortas | Sin visado para visitas de hasta 90 días en 180 (ETIAS se aplicará cuando se ponga en marcha)Fuente · comprobado el 2 de octubre de 2026 |
| Documentos | Legalización completa: tu país no es parte del Convenio de la ApostillaFuente · 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 |
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Passport, not residence, decides the visa
UAE citizens enter Greece without a visa; many UAE expatriates need a Schengen visa for the biometrics trip, which can usually be applied for in the UAE as a resident.
Documents from two countries
Expect police certificates from the UAE and from your country of nationality. UAE documents are attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and legalised for Greece.
Source of funds
Greek banks ask for evidence of where the money comes from. Salary certificates, end-of-service statements and UAE bank statements usually cover it; property sale proceeds need the sale documents.
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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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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
Travel to Greece (with a Schengen visa if your passport needs one) 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
Emiratos Árabes Unidos no es parte del Convenio de la Apostilla, así que los documentos públicos necesitan la cadena completa: certificación por la autoridad emisora y el ministerio de exteriores, y legalización por la embajada o consulado de Grecia. Tradúcelos con traductor jurado cuando haga falta.
Normalmente necesitarás un certificado de antecedentes penales de Emiratos Árabes Unidos 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 Emiratos Árabes Unidos.
- William HarringtonHead of Middle East & GCCArabic, English, French
Fuentes y revisión
Última actualización: 1 de octubre de 2026
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 I apply for the Greek golden visa while living in Dubai?
Yes. The application is filed in Greece by a lawyer; you travel once for biometrics.
Do I need a Schengen visa as a UAE resident?
It depends on your passport. UAE citizens do not; many other nationals do, and can usually apply in the UAE.
Is there a tax treaty between the UAE and Greece?
Yes, a double tax treaty is in force; rental income from Greek property is taxable in Greece.
Can my children study in Greece?
Children included in the permit can study in Greece 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?
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