Short answer: Greece’s golden visa property floors vary by region: Athens, Thessaloniki and some popular islands have higher minima (public discussion often around EUR 800,000), while many other areas have lower floors (often EUR 400,000 or other tiers—confirm official maps and current law). Budget, self-use versus rental and tolerance for island logistics matter more than a single nationwide price.
Regional logic (conceptual)
| Area type | Floor pattern | Typical issues |
|---|---|---|
| Athens and hotspot city/islands | Higher | Liquidity, rents, tourism demand |
| Other mainland areas | Lower | Budget-friendly; resale must be tested |
| Special restricted zones | Possible extra rules | Confirm multi-unit aggregation |
Rules on zones and splitting units can change—verify the property’s zone with counsel before depositing.
Beyond budget
Low-floor areas with thin tenants or slow resale can erase the “saved” purchase price through holding costs. Hotspots cost more but often have fuller short-let and resale data. Families who will barely stay should stress-test the asset as an investment.
Parents and Schengen
Region choice does not change low stay duties or Schengen travel logic. When including parents, document and insurance costs are family-wide—independent of Athens versus an outer island.
Global Immigrate note
Set a hard budget and rental intent, then ask counsel for zone-eligible inventory. Do not rely on verbal “this counts as low-floor” claims. Separate valuation, title and mortgage diligence if any financing is used.
Information current as of October 2026.
This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. See Greece Golden Visa.