The Greek Golden Visa for Lebanese citizens
Lebanese citizens are a notable group among holders of the Greek Golden Visa. The programme rules are the same, but in practice everything comes down to the origin of the money and where it is held.
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The source and the date of the count differ between outlets: the figure is indicative.
What stays the same
- The same thresholds: €800,000, €400,000 and €250,000, depending on the area and the type of property.
- A five-year permit, renewable, with no minimum stay in Greece.
- One property, and a ban on short-term letting on platforms such as Airbnb.
What matters to Lebanese citizens
Bank restrictions
Since the crisis Lebanese banks have applied informal limits on moving money out, and depositors' access to deposits is restricted. This is the main obstacle to transferring funds. We do not advise ways round the limits: the funds must be lawful and supported by documents.
Source-of-funds checks
Banks and lawyers check where the money comes from in detail, and scrutiny of the Golden Visa has grown after journalistic investigations. Prepare statements, sale contracts and tax documents. More: source of funds.
Entry
As far as we know, Lebanese citizens need a visa to enter the Schengen area. Confirm how to get a national visa at the Greek consulate before planning a trip.
Documents
Criminal-record certificates and family documents are translated into Greek and certified. We could not confirm whether Lebanon is in the Hague Apostille Convention: ask the consulate whether an apostille is enough or consular legalisation is needed. The list: Golden Visa documents.
The rules of the programme are the same for citizens of all countries outside the EU and the EEA. Entry, the transfer of funds and the preparation of documents differ. Before a deal we check the details against current law.
Investment thresholds
- €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.
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Let us review your case
Leave a request: we check the origin of funds and the entry route and select a property for the threshold.
Where to start on your own
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Do Lebanese citizens need a visa to enter Greece?
As far as we know, yes: a visa is needed to enter the Schengen area. Confirm the procedure at the Greek consulate.
Can I buy property if my money is in a Lebanese bank?
The funds must be lawful, supported by documents and available to transfer without breaking the bank's limits. We do not help get round restrictions; discuss your situation with a lawyer.
Which documents are needed?
A criminal-record certificate, family documents and proof of the origin of funds, translated into Greek and certified. Ask the Greek consulate whether an apostille or consular legalisation applies: Golden Visa documents.
Which threshold should I choose?
It depends on the area and the type of property: €800,000 in Attica and other high-demand zones (from 120 m²), €400,000 elsewhere, €250,000 for converted non-residential property and restoration. Check the threshold finder.