Short answer: Greece is property-based, from EUR 250,000, with no stay requirement and faster processing; Portugal is a EUR 500,000 fund investment with a very low stay requirement and PR after five years. Both allow Schengen travel and include parents.
The two compared
| Greece Golden Visa | Portugal Golden Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Investment type | Property | Qualifying fund |
| Minimum | EUR 250,000 (conversion or restoration); EUR 400,000 / 800,000 elsewhere | EUR 500,000 |
| Stay requirement | None | 7 days in year one, then 14 every two years |
| Processing | A few months | Usually 18–24 months or more |
| Permanent residence | If you qualify | After five years |
| Citizenship | Requires genuine residence and conditions | Generally ten years under the new law |
| Family | Spouse, dependent children and parents | Spouse, dependent children and dependent parents |
| Letting | Long-term yes, short-term no | Not applicable (fund) |
Greece suits
- A tighter budget and wanting physical property
- Speed, without planning to live in Europe
- Long-term rental income
Portugal suits
- Preferring a fund to managing property
- Aiming for EU PR or citizenship later
- Accepting longer processing
Points to note
Portugal has closed its real estate route; Greek thresholds vary by area, so confirm the property’s location and size before buying.