🛂 Golden Visa Greece 2025: How You Can Still Secure Residency with €250,000

The Golden Visa program in Greece has been updated for 2025, raising investment thresholds in many areas. However, there are still strategic opportunities to qualify with €250,000, provided you choose the right type of property. At POLI Real Estate, we guide both individual buyers and business investors to take advantage of this unique window — whether by converting commercial property into residential units or by leveraging larger projects for exceptional returns.

GOLDEN VISAINVESTMENT & MARKET TRENDS

Christos Boubalos

9/13/2025

Option 1: Single Buyer – Golden Visa with €250,000

If you are an individual looking to secure Greek residency, the €250,000 route is still possible in 2025 — but it requires a smart approach.

How it Works

Purchase a commercial shop or office.
Convert it legally into a residential apartment.
Use it as your qualifying investment for the Golden Visa.

Why This Works

Greek law allows commercial-to-residential conversions if approved by authorities.
The conversion process adds value to the property, making your €250,000 investment stronger.
You end up with a residence permit and a property you can either live in, rent out, or resell later.

👉 For single buyers, this is the most cost-effective path to secure the Golden Visa in 2025.

Option 2: Business Investor – High-Yield Strategy

If you are a businessman or institutional investor, the €250,000 Golden Visa threshold creates an opportunity for large-scale returns.

How it Works

Acquire a commercial building (at a higher price point).
Convert it into multiple residential apartments.
Sell each apartment separately to foreign buyers seeking Golden Visas at €250,000 each.

Example Scenario

Purchase of commercial building: €2,000,000
Conversion into 10 residential apartments.
Each unit sold at €250,000 = €2,500,000 total.
Profit margin: €500,000+, excluding rental income during conversion.

Annual Yield

Depending on timing and demand, this strategy can generate over 30% returns per year — far higher than typical real estate yields in Europe.

👉 For entrepreneurial investors, this is a way to combine property development, rental income, and multiple Golden Visa sales into one profitable package.

Why This Opportunity Exists

The Greek government increased thresholds in high-demand areas (up to €800,000 in places like Glyfada, Voula, Kolonaki). But by focusing on commercial conversions, investors can:

Qualify at €250,000.
Add value through renovation and legal conversion.
Access markets of both individual buyers and Golden Visa seekers.

This dual demand ensures stability and high profitability.

✅ Key Takeaways

Single buyers can still qualify with €250,000 by purchasing and converting a commercial shop into a home.
Business investors can leverage entire commercial buildings, convert them, and resell multiple units at €250,000 each.
Yields of 30%+ annually are achievable with the right strategy and project.
Choosing the right real estate office is essential to navigate legal, architectural, and investment aspects.

📞 Secure Your Golden Visa with POLI Real Estate

At POLI Real Estate, poli.gr , we specialize in structuring Golden Visa opportunities at the €250,000 level. Whether you are:

An individual buyer seeking a cost-effective residence permit, or
A business investor looking for high-yield property development,