Short answer: Greece’s golden visa is mainly real estate with region-based floors and low stay duties. Portugal’s golden visa is now mainly qualifying funds of about EUR 500,000; under the 2026 nationality law, citizenship generally needs ten years of legal residence.
Information current as of October 2026.
How do investment floors differ?
| Item | Greece | Portugal |
|---|---|---|
| Mainstream investment | Real estate (regional tiers) | Qualifying funds about EUR 500,000 |
| Stay duties | Low | Low |
| Family | Spouse, children; parents assessable | Dependent family assessable |
| Citizenship | Separate time and language tests | Generally ten years’ legal residence |
| Administration | Relatively clear path | Factor in AIMA processing time |
Which is better for a fast European passport?
Portugal generally needs ten years; Greece has its own tests. Neither grants citizenship on residence approval alone.
Why do Greek regional floors differ?
Athens, Thessaloniki and some popular islands are higher; other areas lower. See Greece Golden Visa and Portugal Golden Visa.
How do exits differ?
Greek property liquidity follows local markets; Portuguese funds have lock-ups. Neither is instant cash.
Global Immigrate field notes
Write whether “residence/mobility” or “passport” is the primary goal, then compare five-year cash flow. AIMA backlog delays Portugal’s card—and thus the citizenship clock. Filings are handled by Global Immigrate’s in-house team.
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This article is general information, not legal or tax advice.