14/09/2026
🇬🇷 GREEK GOLDEN VISA: STILL THE LEADING CHOICE
The proposed increase in property transfer tax for non-EU buyers — from 3% to 15%, currently planned from 1 July 2027, will naturally increase the initial cost of a Golden Visa investment.
But it does not change the bigger picture.
For an international investor, the real question is not simply.
“How much more tax will I pay?”
It is:
What is my total investment, and what do I receive in return?”
A qualifying Golden Visa investment of €250,000, which today may represent approximately €280,000 all-in, could move to around €310,000 all-in under the proposed new tax framework.
And even at that level, Greece remains, in our view, the strongest Golden Visa proposition in Europe — by a significant margin.
Why?
✓ Real estate ownership, a tangible asset, not simply the cost of obtaining residency
✓Three generations covered, investor & spouse, eligible children, and parents of both spouses
✓ 5-year residence permit, renewable indefinitely, subject to maintaining the legal requirements
✓ No minimum stay requirement
✓ Schengen mobility
✓ Investment in an EU & Eurozone country
✓ Attractive tax regimes for those who qualify and choose Greek tax residency, including the 7% regime for eligible foreign pensioners, the €100,000 annual Non-Dom flat tax on foreign-source income, and a 50% income-tax exemption for certain new Greek tax residents
✓ Quality of life, global tourism appeal and long-term real estate potential
And there is another important point.
Timing matters.
Under the currently proposed timeline, investors who complete their purchase before the new tax becomes effective could potentially save approximately €30,000 on a €250,000 acquisition compared with the proposed new tax level.
So yes, the cost may change.
The value proposition does not.
Real Estate + European Residency + 3 Generations + Indefinite Renewability + Schengen Mobility + Tax Opportunities + Lifestyle + Investment Potential.**
🇬🇷 The Greek Golden Visa remains, in our view, the leading Golden Visa opportunity in Europe.
And for investors already considering Greece, acting earlier could now make the opportunity even more attractive.
The proposed tax changes and implementation date remain subject to final legislation and applicable transitional provisions.
