Spain's Golden Visa is closed: compared with Greece
Spain stopped accepting golden visa applications for property on 3 April 2025. Greece keeps its real estate route, while Spain is left with other kinds of permit that are not tied to buying a home.
Golden visa for property
- Greece
- Open: €800,000, €400,000 or €250,000 depending on the area and the property type.
- Spain
- Repealed by Organic Law 1/2025; applications closed on 3 April 2025.
Visas already issued
- Greece
- Renewed under the programme's terms.
- Spain
- Existing holders can renew and keep their rights.
What you can get instead
- Greece
- One property and a 5-year renewable permit.
- Spain
- A non-lucrative permit on passive income, the digital nomad visa, an entrepreneur permit and a permit for highly qualified professionals. None is based on buying property.
Minimum stay
- Greece
- None.
- Spain
- Depends on the type of permit and its renewal conditions.
Tax on purchase
- Greece
- 3.09% now. An increase to 15% for non-EU citizens from 1 July 2027 has been announced; no law yet.
- Spain
- Depends on the region and the type of deal.
Sources: law-firm guides and Spanish property portals. Confirm the conditions of Spain's alternative permits with a consulate or an immigration lawyer. Data checked on 3 November 2026.
Who fits what
You want a permit for an investment
That route is closed in Spain. In Greece it remains open.
You have a steady income
Spain's permits that do not need an investment are meant for people with proven passive or remote income.
You want property in Europe
You can still buy a home in Spain without a permit, but it no longer gives a right to reside.
Golden Visa by investment amount
- €800,000€800,000 is the threshold for the most sought-after locations: Attica with Athens, Piraeus and the Athens Riviera, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and islands with more than 3,100 residents.
- €400,000€400,000 is the threshold for all regions of Greece except the most sought-after ones: the mainland outside Attica and Thessaloniki and small islands with up to 3,100 residents.
- €250,000€250,000 is the reduced threshold. It applies anywhere in Greece, including central Athens, but only to two kinds of property: premises converted to residential use and listed historic buildings being restored.
Where to start on your own
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a Spanish golden visa now?
No. Applications closed on 3 April 2025, when the programme was repealed by Organic Law 1/2025. Existing visas are renewed.
Which golden visa is left in Europe?
Greece keeps a real estate route with thresholds of €800,000, €400,000 and €250,000. Portugal mainly accepts investment funds.
What are Spain's alternatives to the golden visa?
A non-lucrative permit on passive income, the digital nomad visa, and permits for entrepreneurs and highly qualified professionals. They depend on income or activity, not on property.