Golden Visa Greece: Bringing Your Parents Guide 2026
Bring parents on Greece Golden Visa: both sets included, no extra investment, docs, health insurance, biometric fees and renewal rules under Law 5100/2024.
By Greek Invest Editorial · Updated July 4, 2026 · 12 min read
Quick answer: Greece Golden Visa lets you include both your parents and your spouse’s parents on one property investment, with no extra capital beyond the qualifying threshold. Each parent gets an individual five-year permit. Budget €150 government fees plus €500 to €1,500 legal fees per parent, Greece-valid health insurance, and apostilled documents proving the family relationship.
Multigenerational families drive a growing share of Greece Golden Visa applications. Law 5100/2024 and Circular 1/2026 (issued 22 April 2026) explicitly include parents in the family unit, a provision that distinguishes Greece from many EU residency programmes limited to spouse and minor children. For investors from the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia, bringing retired parents to Mediterranean healthcare and Schengen access is often the primary motivation alongside the property asset itself.
This guide focuses on the parent-specific angle: who qualifies, what documents elderly dependents need, how costs scale, how biometrics work for older applicants, and how renewal and citizenship rules differ from the general family framework covered in the Greece Golden Visa family members guide.
MORE Group buyer scenarios for multigenerational Golden Visa files show four parents included on one €400,000 regional deed or one €800,000 prime deed without raising the investment threshold, with each parent paying roughly €150 government biometric fees plus €500 to €1,500 legal costs at application. Health insurance with Greece inpatient cover runs €300 to €800 per parent annually and must stay valid through renewal every 5 years. Biometric attendance in Greece is mandatory for each parent after deed registration, and families often schedule one joint trip covering 8 permits when two adults, two children, and four parents apply together. Citizenship still requires 7 years physical residence with language tests, so parents should treat Golden Visa as residency access rather than a passport shortcut under Law 5100/2024.
Which Parents Qualify and How Many Permits You Can Hold
Greece Golden Visa allows up to four parent permits from one qualifying property investment under Law 5100/2024, covering the investor’s mother and father plus the spouse’s mother and father with no age limit and no financial dependency test on elderly applicants.
The family definition under Law 5100/2024 covers four parent categories:
| Parent category | Qualifying link | Age or dependency test |
|---|---|---|
| Investor’s mother | Birth certificate | None |
| Investor’s father | Birth certificate | None |
| Spouse’s mother | Marriage certificate + spouse birth cert | None |
| Spouse’s father | Marriage certificate + spouse birth cert | None |
A household with two adults, two minor children, and four living parents can therefore hold up to eight permits from one €400,000 Crete purchase or one €800,000 Athens purchase. The investment threshold does not rise with family size. Only administrative fees scale per person.
Parents are permit holders, not co-investors. They hold no ownership stake in the qualifying property unless separately added to the title deed for estate planning reasons, which is uncommon and requires distinct legal advice.
Insider tip: MORE Group files in 2026 show this step fails most often when engineer certificates, cadastre extracts, or bank traceability are sequenced after the reservation instead of in parallel with the lawyer review.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about no Extra Investment: What Actually Costs Money?
Golden Visa parent inclusion requires no additional capital beyond the €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime property threshold, with per-parent costs limited to roughly €150 government biometric fees, €500 to €1,500 legal fees, and €300 to €800 annual health insurance under 2026 practitioner estimates.
The qualifying property price is identical whether you apply alone or with six dependents:
| Tier | Minimum investment | Where it applies |
|---|---|---|
| Regional | €400,000 | Crete, Peloponnese, Rhodes (non-restricted), most islands |
| Prime | €800,000 | Attica, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini, large islands |
| Conversion | €250,000 | Heritage or commercial conversion only |
Per-person costs for parents at application and each five-year renewal:
| Cost item | Typical range per parent | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Government biometric fee | ~€150 | Paid at appointment |
| Immigration lawyer | €500 to €1,500 | Higher for complex apostille chains |
| Health insurance | €300 to €800/year | Must cover Greece inpatient care |
| Translation and apostille | €100 to €400 one-off | Depends on country of issuance |
| Travel to Greece for biometrics | Variable | One trip often covers whole family |
Full acquisition costs on the property itself, transfer tax at 3.09%, notary, and land registry, are covered in the cost of buying property in Greece guide. Parent permits add a few thousand euros to the immigration budget, not tens of thousands to the investment.
Need a family file plan for parents and children together? We map document timelines and biometric scheduling against your target deed date.
Book Golden Visa consultationGreek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
Insider tip: MORE Group underwriting in 2026 sequences engineer certificate, cadastre extract, and bank traceability before reservation wires, not after.
What should foreign buyers know about documents Parents Must Provide?
What should foreign buyers know about documents Parents Must Provide requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
Parent Golden Visa applications require apostilled birth or marriage certificates, Greece-valid health insurance with inpatient cover, and criminal record certificates, with Circular 1/2026 family files referencing the main investor deed at €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime tiers before biometric appointments.
Circular 1/2026 standardised the family file format. Parent applications reference the main investor’s property file but require person-specific identity and relationship proof.
| Document | Purpose | Common pitfall |
|---|---|---|
| Valid passport | Identity | Expiry within six months of appointment |
| Passport photographs | Biometric file | Wrong dimensions rejected |
| Investor birth certificate (apostilled) | Proves parent-child link | Name spelling mismatch across languages |
| Marriage certificate (for in-laws) | Proves spouse link | Missing apostille on older certificates |
| Family status certificate | Confirms marital status | Outdated certificate over six months old |
| Health insurance policy | Proves coverage in Greece | Travel policy without inpatient cover |
| Criminal record certificate | Background check | Wrong country of issuance |
Apostilles must come from the country that issued the original document. Greek authorities do not apostille foreign documents. Blended families, prior marriages, or name changes after naturalisation require lawyer review before submission. The Golden Visa application timeline explains when to assemble these documents relative to deed registration.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
Insider tip: MORE Group sequences engineer, cadastre, and bank files before reservation deposits on 2026 Golden Visa purchases.
What should foreign buyers know about health Insurance for Elderly Parents?
Every family member, including parents in their seventies or eighties, must hold valid health insurance covering Greece at the time of application and renewal. Policies must include inpatient hospital coverage. Basic travel insurance without medical admission benefits is routinely rejected.
Practical options:
- International expatriate policies with explicit Greece territory coverage
- EU-compliant private policies purchased through brokers familiar with migration files
- Supplementary riders on existing home-country policies where insurers offer Schengen inpatient modules
Elderly applicants with pre-existing conditions face underwriting scrutiny. Start insurance quotes eight to twelve weeks before the biometric appointment so exclusions or loading do not delay the file. Your immigration lawyer should verify policy wording against Circular 1/2026 checklist language before you pay premiums.
Insider tip: MORE Group underwriting in 2026 treats this as a hard gate: engineer certificate, cadastre alignment, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability must be complete before any reservation wire, not after.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about biometrics, Mobility, and Practical Planning for Older Parents?
Each parent must provide fingerprints and photographs at a Greek migration office unless a specific exception applies for severe mobility impairment, which is rare and case-by-case. Most families schedule one post-deed trip to Athens or Thessaloniki where the main applicant, spouse, children, and all parents attend sequential appointments on the same week.
Mobility planning matters for elderly parents:
- Airport assistance and ground-floor accommodation near the appointment location
- Wheelchair access at migration offices (Athens MoH offices vary; lawyer confirms venue)
- Medication schedules and doctor letters if travel is medically sensitive
- Power of attorney only for property steps, not a substitute for biometric attendance in most cases
During processing, authorities may issue a bridging confirmation allowing entry to Greece while the five-year card is printed. Schengen-wide travel before card issuance is restricted compared with the full permit. Do not book extended European travel for parents until your lawyer confirms which document they hold.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about renewal and Property Dependency?
What should foreign buyers know about renewal and Property Dependency requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
Parent permits renew on the same five-year cycle as the investor. At renewal the investor must still hold a qualifying property meeting Law 5100/2024 rules: correct tier, single deed, at least 120 square metres for built residential tiers, no short-term rental use on the qualifying asset.
If the investor sells and replaces the property correctly before renewal, parent permits continue. If the qualifying investment lapses, all family permits, including parents, fail renewal. Details are in the Golden Visa renewal requirements guide.
Parents do not re-prove financial dependency at renewal. The parental relationship documented at first application remains the qualifying factor unless marital status changes.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
| Planning line | Greek Invest 2026 band |
|---|---|
| Investment tier | €400,000 regional / €800,000 prime |
| Usable area | 120m² certified residential |
| Transfer tax | 3.09% FMA on higher value |
| Closing stack | 8% to 12% on Attica deeds |
What should foreign buyers know about citizenship Reality Check for Parents?
What should foreign buyers know about citizenship Reality Check for Parents requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
Golden Visa residency is not a citizenship shortcut. Naturalization requires seven consecutive years of legal physical residence in Greece, Greek language proficiency, civics examination, and integration evidence. Time spent abroad does not count even if the permit remains valid.
Families who want parents near them in Greece long term but do not plan seven years of physical presence should treat Golden Visa as residency and travel access, not a passport route. The Golden Visa property guide 2026 covers programme scope; citizenship remains a separate legal pathway.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
| Planning line | Greek Invest 2026 band |
|---|---|
| Investment tier | €400,000 regional / €800,000 prime |
| Usable area | 120m² certified residential |
| Transfer tax | 3.09% FMA on higher value |
| Closing stack | 8% to 12% on Attica deeds |
What should foreign buyers know about worked Example: Four-Parent Family Budget?
A four-parent family on one €420,000 Chania villa typically budgets €29,400 to €42,000 acquisition stack on top of price, roughly €9,000 to €20,000 immigration fees for 8 permits, and €1,200 to €3,200 in parent health insurance during year one under 2026 practitioner estimates. MORE Group underwriting snapshots treat that immigration layer as administrative cost only, because Law 5100/2024 does not raise the €400,000 regional threshold when both sets of parents join the same deed. Government biometric fees near €150 per person and legal fees of €500 to €1,500 per parent scale separately from transfer tax at 3.09 percent paid at deed. Families comparing Portugal or Malta routes should note Greece includes four parents without extra capital, provided the qualifying asset stays STR-free and meets 120 sqm rules at each 5-year renewal.
Investor purchases a €420,000 villa in Chania, Crete (regional €400,000 tier with margin above minimum):
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Qualifying property | €420,000 |
| Acquisition stack (7 to 10%) | €29,400 to €42,000 |
| Main applicant GV legal | €4,000 to €6,000 |
| Spouse + 2 children legal | €1,500 to €4,000 |
| Four parents legal | €2,000 to €6,000 |
| Gov fees (8 permits × ~€150) | ~€1,200 |
| Parent health insurance (year one) | €1,200 to €3,200 |
Total immigration layer beyond property: roughly €9,000 to €20,000 for a large family, still far below a second property investment.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about common Parent Application Mistakes?
What should foreign buyers know about common Parent Application Mistakes requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
| Mistake | Consequence | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Assuming parents need separate property investment | Budget shock or abandoned application | Read family rules before property search |
| Using travel insurance instead of migration-grade policy | File rejection at biometrics | Verify inpatient Greece coverage wording |
| Name mismatch across passport and birth certificate | Weeks of consular reissue | Lawyer cross-check before apostille |
| Scheduling biometrics before deed registration | Appointment cancelled | Register property first |
| Omitting one set of in-laws | Family conflict and re-filing | Confirm both parent pairs early |
Families from countries with complex civil registry systems should start apostille work eight to ten weeks before target submission. The investor’s birth certificate is the anchor document for both biological parents; the marriage certificate anchors in-law links to the spouse line.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about schengen Travel After Parent Permits Issue?
What should foreign buyers know about schengen Travel After Parent Permits Issue requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
For healthcare beyond emergency cover, parents may use Greek private clinics or maintain home-country policies with EU riders. Budget annual check-ups and prescription continuity if parents manage chronic conditions abroad.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
| Planning line | Greek Invest 2026 band |
|---|---|
| Investment tier | €400,000 regional / €800,000 prime |
| Usable area | 120m² certified residential |
| Transfer tax | 3.09% FMA on higher value |
| Closing stack | 8% to 12% on Attica deeds |
What should foreign buyers know about comparison With Other Family Routes in the EU?
What should foreign buyers know about comparison With Other Family Routes in the EU requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
| Programme | Parents included? | Extra capital for parents? | Property route? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece Golden Visa | Yes (both sets) | No | Yes (direct deed) |
| Portugal Golden Visa | Limited family definition | N/A for property | No residential property |
| Malta PR | Depends on route | Often yes (contributions) | Lease or purchase hybrid |
If parent inclusion is your primary driver, Greece’s structure is a material advantage, provided you accept the property retention requirement at every renewal. Compare programme mechanics in the Golden Visa property guide 2026 before selecting a zone.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about split Households: When Parents Travel Separately?
| Travel pattern | Feasible? | Extra documents | Timeline slip |
|---|---|---|---|
| All parents one joint trip | Preferred | Standard family file | Baseline |
| One parent later (health) | Yes | Medical travel letter | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Parents enter on tourist first | Risky | Bridging doc scope limited | 4 to 8 weeks if mis-timed |
| One parent skips biometrics | No | File incomplete | Until appointment completed |
If one parent must defer biometrics, the immigration lawyer should notify the receiving authority before the first family appointment so the file stays linked. Do not submit partial family sets without counsel; staggered submissions without coordination have triggered duplicate property file requests.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about parent POA and Representative Options?
Parent power-of-attorney typically covers property signatures but rarely replaces biometric attendance for Golden Visa files, with disability exceptions reviewed case by case and standard appointments still requiring fingerprints in Greece after deed registration on €400,000 regional purchases.
Power of attorney helps property steps but rarely replaces parent biometric attendance.
| Action | POA for parent? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sign preliminary agreement | Sometimes | Property lawyer scope only |
| Attend property deed | Often | Remote buyer standard |
| Provide fingerprints | Rare exception | Case-by-case disability review |
| Collect permit card | Sometimes | Lawyer collection with ID match |
Elderly parents with mobility limits should discuss venue accessibility with the lawyer before booking flights. Athens migration offices differ on ground-floor access and appointment slot length. Allow rest days between parent biometrics and property walkthroughs when scheduling a single Greece trip for four generations.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about adult Children Over 21: Separate From Parent Rules?
What should foreign buyers know about adult Children Over 21: Separate From Parent Rules requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
| Planning line | Greek Invest 2026 band |
|---|---|
| Investment tier | €400,000 regional / €800,000 prime |
| Usable area | 120m² certified residential |
| Transfer tax | 3.09% FMA on higher value |
| Closing stack | 8% to 12% on Attica deeds |
What should foreign buyers know about renewal File for Parents: What Changes at Year Five?
| Renewal item | Parent action | Investor action |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying property held | No separate proof | Registry extract + tier confirmation |
| Health insurance | New policy meeting Circular 1/2026 | Same for whole family |
| Government fee | ~€150 per parent | ~€150 main applicant |
| Biometrics | Attend if requested | Attend if requested |
| STR compliance | N/A on parent permit | Qualifying deed must stay STR-free |
If the investor upgrades from a €400,000 regional asset to an €800,000 prime asset between cycles, parent permits continue provided the replacement completes before renewal deadline. See Golden Visa renewal requirements for replacement sequencing.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
What should foreign buyers know about naming Consistency Across Parent Documents?
What should foreign buyers know about naming Consistency Across Parent Documents requires €400,000 regional or €800,000 prime investment under Law 5100/2024, engineer certification of 120m² usable residential area, and Circular 1/2026 bank traceability through a Greek account before any deposit. Budget 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% closing costs on Attica deeds and model ENFIA near €800 to €1,800 annually on a €400,000 apartment. MORE Group underwrites this checkpoint on live 2026 buyer files before reservation wires.
Parent files fail on transliteration mismatches more often than on missing investment capital:
| Document pair | Common mismatch | Fix before apostille |
|---|---|---|
| Passport vs birth certificate | Middle name omitted | Consular affidavit |
| Arabic or Cyrillic names | Different Latin spellings | Single transliteration sheet |
| Marriage certificate vs spouse passport | Maiden name not linked | Lawyer affidavit |
| Insurance policy vs passport | Shortened first name | Reissue policy |
Provide your immigration lawyer one master name sheet listing every spelling variant found across parent passports, birth certificates, and marriage records. One reconciled transliteration table at file assembly prevents biometrics-day rejections that add months for elderly parents who cannot travel twice in one season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Law 5100/2024 includes the parents of the main investor and the parents of the investor's spouse. Up to four parents can hold permits from a single qualifying property investment with no additional capital beyond the threshold.
No upper age limit applies to parents. Dependent children must be under 21, but parents qualify regardless of age provided relationship documents are apostilled and health insurance meets Circular 1/2026 requirements.
The property investment does not increase. Each parent pays approximately €150 in government fees plus €500 to €1,500 in legal fees, plus mandatory Greece-valid health insurance premiums.
Passport, photographs, apostilled birth or marriage certificates proving the family link, family status certificate, criminal record certificate, and health insurance with inpatient coverage valid in Greece.
Yes. Each parent typically attends biometric collection in Greece after the property deed is registered. Families often schedule one joint trip for all members.
Full five-year permit holders may travel under long-stay residency rules. During processing, mobility may be limited to Greece until the card is issued. Confirm document scope with your lawyer before booking travel.
Parent permits renew only if the investor maintains a qualifying replacement property. Selling without replacement ends renewal eligibility for the entire family.
Only if they physically reside in Greece for seven consecutive years and meet language, civics, and integration tests. Golden Visa without physical presence does not accumulate citizenship time.
Sources: Law 5100/2024; Circular 1/2026 (22 April 2026); Greek Ministry of Migration family provisions. Informational only , not legal advice.
Greek Invest verification snapshot:
- €800,000 prime vs €400,000 regional tiers under Law 5100/2024
- 120m² certified usable area on engineer certificate
- 3.09% transfer tax plus 8% to 12% Attica closing stack
- Golden Visa assets: twelve-month leases only; no Airbnb for permit life
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