Greece Golden Visa for Turkish citizens
Turkish citizens are among the most active investors in the programme: according to Greece's Ministry of Migration and Asylum, at the end of 2025 they held 3,291 valid initial permits, second place after China.
15.9%
According to Greece's Ministry of Migration and Asylum, December 2025: 3,291 permits held by Turkish citizens (15.9%), 9,926 by Chinese citizens (47.9%).
What is the same for everyone
- The same thresholds: €800,000, €400,000 and €250,000 depending on the area and the property type.
- A 5-year renewable permit with no minimum stay in Greece.
- A spouse, children and the parents of both spouses can be included in the application.
What matters for Turkish citizens
Entry
Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa for short trips to the Schengen area. We explain the entry and filing route for your passport and timeline. Once you hold the permit you move freely within the Schengen area.
Transferring funds
Money is sent by bank transfer, and the banks on both sides check where it comes from. If your savings are in lira, they must be converted into euros: the rate and the spread affect the total cost of the deal. Prepare bank statements and documents on income and on the sale of assets.
Documents
A criminal record certificate, marriage and birth certificates and other documents are legalised with an apostille and translated into Greek. Turkey is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Choosing a property
Purchase costs add a few per cent to the price: tax, notary, lawyer, land registry. We calculate them in advance in the cost calculator.
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 Turkish citizens need a visa to travel to Greece?
Yes, for short trips to the Schengen area Turkish citizens need a Schengen visa. After you receive the investor permit you live in Greece and move freely within the Schengen area under the rules for permit holders.
Are there restrictions by citizenship?
The programme is open to citizens of countries outside the EU and the EEA. There are no special restrictions for Turkish citizens, but, as for everyone, the banks and the notary check the origin of funds.
Which threshold should I choose?
It depends on the area and the property type: €800,000 in Attica and popular locations, €400,000 in other regions, €250,000 for premises with a change of use and for restored historic buildings.
Does the permit lead to citizenship?
No. The investor permit does not give citizenship automatically. Naturalisation follows separate rules.