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Does the Greek Golden Visa Lead to Citizenship? Work, Family and Travel Rights<\/h1>\n

No, the Golden Visa does not give citizenship directly; it gives a five-year renewable residence permit.<\/strong> With this permit you and your family can live in Greece, send your children to school and travel visa-free in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180. It does not give the right to paid employment in Greece. Citizenship is a separate process: it requires at least 7 years of legal residence in Greece, actually living there and passing a language and culture exam.<\/p>\n

Announced, not law yet.<\/strong> Greece has announced that the property transfer tax on homes bought by individuals who are nationals of countries outside the European Union will rise from 3% to 15%; the announced start date is 1 July 2027 and Turkish citizens fall within its scope. The measure is not law yet, and the scope and exemptions can change. The detail and what it means in figures are on our the cost of buying a home in Greece<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n

What the Golden Visa does and does not give you<\/h2>\n
Right<\/th>Status<\/th>Note<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Living in Greece<\/td>Yes<\/td>No minimum stay; you can spend the whole year in Greece if you wish<\/td><\/tr>
Travel in the Schengen area<\/td>Yes<\/td>Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180<\/td><\/tr>
Family coverage<\/td>Yes<\/td>Spouse, children up to 21 and the parents of both spouses<\/td><\/tr>
Children attending school<\/td>Yes<\/td>State and private schools, university<\/td><\/tr>
Paid employment<\/td>No<\/td>You cannot work for an employer in Greece; being a company shareholder or board member is possible<\/td><\/tr>
Citizenship<\/td>Not directly<\/td>Separate application; 7 years of legal residence, actually living there, language and culture exam<\/td><\/tr>
Living in another EU country<\/td>No<\/td>The permit gives the right to reside in Greece only<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n

The road to citizenship<\/h2>\n

The general rule for Greek citizenship is at least 7 years of legal and continuous residence in Greece. The Golden Visa provides legal residence, but a citizenship application looks not only at the time on paper but at whether you have actually lived in Greece, your language skills and your integration. Applicants must pass an exam on Greek language, history and culture. In practice, a Golden Visa holder who spends most of the year outside Greece cannot meet these conditions.<\/p>\n

In short, the Golden Visa is designed for a secure second home base in Europe and freedom to travel. If your goal is a second passport within a few years, the Golden Visa is not the right tool.<\/p>\n\n

Work rights and companies<\/h2>\n

A Golden Visa holder cannot take paid employment in Greece. However, they can be a shareholder or board member of a Greek company and run a business abroad remotely from Greece. To work for an employer in Greece you need a separate work permit.<\/p>\n\n

Tax<\/h2>\n

The Golden Visa does not by itself make you tax resident in Greece. Tax residence usually arises from spending more than 183 days a year in Greece or having your centre of life there. As a property owner you pay annual property tax (ENFIA); if you let the flat, the rental income is taxed in Greece and you must file a Greek tax return.<\/p>\n\n

Renewal and keeping the property<\/h2>\n