Investors from Turkey, Israel, China, Iran and the United States dominated approvals under Greece’s Golden…
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International investors increased their presence in the Athens Stock Exchange in 2025, pushing foreign participation…
New applications for Greece’s Golden Visa plunged 49.7% in September after investment thresholds doubled to €800,000 in major areas, signaling a cooling of the once-booming program.
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The Greek Golden Visa program saw a 26.5% decline in applications in June 2025, with 441 new requests compared to 600 the previous year, according to the Ministry of Migration and Asylum. This marks a shift from the surge triggered by government changes to investment thresholds since 2022. Chinese and Turkish investors continue to lead, holding 7,795 and 2,161 permits, respectively, while Attica remains the top destination. The Real Estate Committee of SAEE insists the program, which has injected over €8.5 billion into Greek real estate, does not fuel the housing crisis, with 94% of properties available for long-term rental.
Greece’s Golden Visa program sees a 28.5% drop in applications in April 2025, the first decline since 2022, despite a surge in property purchases driven by earlier investment threshold changes.
The Golden Visa program has fueled rapid growth in Greece’s real estate market, attracting investors from China, Turkey, Lebanon, the UK, and Iran. While boosting the economy, rising property prices are making housing less affordable for locals.
The Golden Visa program in Greece has attracted a significant increase in investment from British, American, and Israeli investors over the past year. The program offers residence permits to foreign investors who purchase property in Greece meeting certain criteria. This surge in investment is attributed to factors such as the UK’s exit from the European Union and the ongoing war in the wider region.
The real estate market in Greece is undergoing significant changes with the implementation of new Golden Visa rules, raising investment thresholds and affecting foreign investors outside the European Union. Specific regions now require a minimum investment of €800,000, with exceptions for certain cases.
Real estate experts are anticipating a potential downturn in housing prices in the coming months,…
Greece is considering raising the investment threshold for “golden visas” to €800,000, making it more lucrative for foreign investors seeking residency and opportunities in the country. This move aims to attract more high-value investments and boost Greece’s economy.
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