Published: 22.09.2026
Third-country nationals can obtain a five-year investor residence permit by signing a timeshare or long-term tourist-accommodation lease for at least five years. The minimum value is €800,000 in Attica, Thessaloniki, several popular islands and islands with more than 3,100 residents, and €400,000 elsewhere; the permit does not grant access to employment.
According to the official procedure, this is a distinct investment route based not on an ordinary home purchase but on a timeshare or long-term lease in a tourist-accommodation complex. In addition to the €400,000–€800,000 threshold, the agreement must be paid in full through a Greek bank or payment provider and supported by documentary evidence. The permit is valid for five years but does not provide access to employment, so it is primarily relevant to investors seeking residence without a work right. Applicants considering a high-value tourist-property investment should pay close attention to the regional threshold and payment requirements.