Greece Real Estate & Golden Visa for Americans
New-build homes in the Athens area, including Golden Visa options, through our partner MIBS Group.
Why Americans are looking at Greece
Greece pairs Mediterranean living with one of Europe’s best-known residency-by-investment programs, the Golden Visa. A qualifying property purchase can lead to a renewable five-year residence permit for you and eligible family members, with no requirement to live in Greece full time.
Jerrod, a Texas REALTOR® with the NAR Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, helps you weigh your options and introduces you to the local team that handles the purchase.
What to know before you buy
- Americans can buy property in Greece. You’ll need a Greek tax number (AFM), and an independent Greek lawyer should handle due diligence and the contract, which is signed before a notary.
- Golden Visa minimum investments depend on where the property is, and they are higher in Athens, Thessaloniki and the most popular islands. Not every property or price point qualifies, so confirm eligibility for the specific property with an immigration lawyer before you reserve.
- The Golden Visa and short-term rental rules have changed in recent years and can change again. Check the rules in force when you buy, especially if you plan to rent the property.
- Budget for transfer tax or VAT, notary, legal and permit application costs on top of the price.
Rules on taxes, residency, and rentals change. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, or immigration advice — always confirm with qualified professionals in Greece.
Current Greece listings
New Greece listings are being added. Send Jerrod a note below to hear about properties before they’re posted.
See it in person: discovery trips
Buying abroad is easier when you’ve walked the neighborhoods. Jerrod can help you plan a property discovery trip to Athens and the Athens Riviera, with viewings arranged through our local partner. A discovery trip never obligates you to buy.
Talk to Jerrod about Greece
Tell us what you’re looking for — rental income, a retirement home, or a full relocation — and Jerrod will connect you with a vetted local team and help you plan next steps, including a property discovery trip if you’d like to see homes in person.
Our Greece partner: MIBS Group
Passports to Property works with MIBS Group, a developer focused on new residential projects in the Athens area for international and Golden Visa buyers. Each listing names the company that represents it.
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