Investment Route Guide
Griekenland Golden Visa Through Property, From India
Indian families buying property for Greek residency face three things other buyers do not: a Schengen visa to enter Greece for biometrics, the Liberalised Remittance Scheme limit on moving money, and India's ban on dual citizenship, which makes Greek residence rather than citizenship the realistic goal.
Updated 1 oktober 2026
Quick answer
Indian 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). Money leaves India under the LRS limit of USD 250,000 per person per year, so families often pool individual limits. You need a Schengen visa to enter Greece for biometrics. The five-year permit has no minimum stay.
As of 1 oktober 2026
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Short visits | Schengen visa needed, even for viewing tripsSource · checked 2 oktober 2026 |
| Documents | Full legalisation: your country is not in the Apostille ConventionSource · checked 2 oktober 2026 |
| Double tax treaty | We confirm this for your case |
| Minimum | €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)Source |
What is different from India
Funding under the LRS
Buying property abroad is permitted under the RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme, up to USD 250,000 per resident individual per financial year. A €400,000 purchase therefore often uses the limits of two or more family members, or two financial years. Tax collected at source can apply on remittances above a threshold.
Schengen visa to give biometrics
Indian citizens need a Schengen visa to enter Greece. The application is filed in Greece by a lawyer, but you must be there legally for fingerprints; we time the visa, the purchase and the appointment together.
Residence, not citizenship
Greek citizenship requires seven years of actual residence and India does not allow dual citizenship, so most Indian investors use the golden visa for Schengen access and a European base while keeping Indian citizenship.
Indian documents
Birth and marriage certificates and police clearance certificates are apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs and translated into Greek.
Routes open to you
Figures are statutory minimums from official sources. Official fees are estimates and change; our own fees are quoted for your case.
Golden visa through property
Investors buying residential property, with family included.
- Minimum
- €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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Step by step from India
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 at the Greek visa centre in India, travel to Greece and give biometrics; the lawyer files the application.
Receive the five-year permit
The permit is renewable every five years while you keep the property; there is no minimum stay.
Documents and legalisation
India is not in the Apostille Convention, so public documents need the full chain: attestation by the issuing authority and the foreign ministry, then legalisation by the Griekenland embassy or consulate. Translate them with a sworn translator where required.
You will usually need a police certificate from India and from every other country you have lived in recently.
Where to apply
The application is filed in Greece (usually by a lawyer under power of attorney); you must be in Greece legally for biometrics.
Tax: what to check before you move
General information, not tax advice. Tax points on this page are awaiting review by a tax specialist.
Buying property for residency
Off-plan and resale property can qualify when the developer, price and title meet the programme rules. We work with offplanproperty.com for off-plan projects, and with Belgrave Estates for relocation and resale searches, and check every purchase against the residency rules before you commit.
Sources and review
Last updated 1 oktober 2026
- Greek Ministry of Migration: golden visa
- Reserve Bank of India: Liberalised Remittance Scheme FAQ
- Ministry of External Affairs: apostille / attestation
- Passport Seva: police clearance certificate
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Parts of this page are awaiting review by our legal team; we confirm every point for your case before you apply.
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Frequently asked questions
Can Indian citizens get the Greek golden visa?
Yes. There are no nationality restrictions for Indian citizens; the investment, clean record and health insurance requirements apply as to everyone.
How do I send €400,000 from India for Greek property?
Under the RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme, each resident individual can remit up to USD 250,000 per financial year, so families often combine limits. Your bank applies tax collected at source above a threshold.
Does the Greek golden visa lead to citizenship for Indians?
Only after seven years of actual residence, and taking Greek citizenship would mean giving up Indian citizenship.
Can my parents be included?
Yes. The golden visa can include a spouse, children under 21 and the parents of both spouses.
Is there a tax treaty between India and Greece?
Yes, a double tax treaty is in force; rental income from Greek property is taxed in Greece and reported in India.
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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