Short answer: Under Greek golden visa rules, dependent parents may join the spouse and eligible children so three generations share residence. Parents need relationship and dependency evidence; the principal’s property must still meet the regional threshold. Stay duties are low, suiting families that want European residence for parents while living mainly in Asia.
Information current as of October 2026.
What is the family scope?
| Member | Typical position |
|---|---|
| Spouse | Includable |
| Minor children | Includable |
| Eligible adult children | Subject to dependency/study tests |
| Parents | Includable with dependency evidence |
Grandparents follow current rules and are often narrower than Malta MPRP’s grandparents language.
Must I buy a second home for parents?
Usually the principal’s property meeting the regional floor is enough; one-home-per-person is not the default rule. See Greece Golden Visa.
Must parents live in Greece?
Golden-visa stay duties are low; actual residence is a family choice.
How does it compare with Malta and Portugal?
Malta MPRP can include parents and grandparents under strict dependency review. Portugal can include dependent parents, but the ten-year citizenship rule shapes passport timing.
Global Immigrate field notes
Confirm parents can meet dependency evidence before locking a region and property. Plan insurance and emergency contacts—residence alone does not solve eldercare. Applications are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team; keep the purchase contract and immigration filing under separate management.
If you need three-generation EU residence, use programme matching or contact advisors to compare Greece and Malta.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.