Starting on January 1 of 2025, Greek Golden Visa applicants will have access to a brand new investment option – innovative startups.
By investing €250,000 (or more) in a cutting-edge, tech focused startup company, you will now be able to lock in your Greek Plan B, while helping to drive tech innovation in Greece.
Discover why the Greek Golden Visa still makes a lot of sense in 2025…
Minimum startup and real estate investments priced from just €250,000.
No in-country stay requirements to maintain your residency status – zero days required.
Greek Golden Visa applications are typically completed in 4-6 months.
The Greek Golden Visa has a 5-year residency permit validity.
The Greek program offers exceptionally affordable residency permit renewal fees.
The Greek Golden Visa is exceptionally stable (whereas the Portuguese program is presently not).
Start the application process from home – only one visit to Greece required.
Introducing The All-New Greek Startup Golden Visa Program (Launching Q1 2025)…
The Greek Golden Visa‘s new Innovative Startup investment option, first announced by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair back in September of 2024, seeks to divert more foreign direct investment towards productive, rather than passive investments such as a real estate.
As of this writing, the exact eligibility criteria for the Greek Startup Golden Visa have not been released, however various industry insiders close to the development believe that these will be published by the Greek authorities by as early as January of 2025.
Below we highlight the known program criteria as they stand:
Key Greek Startup Golden Visa Criteria | |
|---|---|
☑ | Minimum Eligible Startup Investment: €250,000 |
☑ | Investment Must Create 2 Jobs Within 1 Year |
☑ | Maximum Equity Participation By Applicant: 33% |
☑ | Target Must Be Registered In The National Startup Register |
☑ | Investment Must Maintain 2 Jobs For 5 Years |
☑ | Target Startup Must Be Technology Focused |
Notable Startup Sectors In Greece
- Fintech: Companies like Viva Wallet and Plum are gaining international recognition.
- TravelTech: Given Greece’s tourism industry, startups in this sector thrive. Examples include Welcome Pickups and Travelplanet24.
- Maritime Tech: Leveraging Greece’s strong shipping industry, startups like Signal Maritime are innovating in this space.
- HealthTech and BioTech: Startups focusing on healthcare solutions, such as Bioemtech, are emerging.
Which Kinds Of Startups Could Be Eligible For The Greek Startup Visa Program?
Greece’s startup scene has grown significantly in recent years, driven by a combination of government initiatives, private investments, and a pool of talented entrepreneurs.
Greek startups benefit from European Union programs like Horizon Europe and the European Investment Fund (EIF), which provide substantial financial support.
Venture capital firms, both local and international, have shown growing interest in Greek startups, with funds such as VentureFriends, BigPi Ventures, and Marathon VC actively investing in in the country’s startups.
Chinese ecommerce behemoth Alibaba also recently invested in Connectly.ai, a Greek AI assistant service startup.
Elevate Greece is the official registry for startups in Greece. The Registry aims to monitor startup entrepreneurship progress based on specific KPIs, providing support, benefits and incentives, and helping high-potential startups access foreign investment and grant funding.
Their website also serves as the leading resource for in-depth information on the Greek Startup Ecosystem.
To date, over 800 Greek startups from various sectors – including edtech, agrotech, AI, blockhain, enterprise software, and fintech – have signed up.
Elevate Greece’s registry can help prospective Greek Golden Visa applicants identify eligible investment targets based on their area of interest, expertise, and risk appetite.
And while the exact startup requirements pertaining to aspects such as company age, turnover, TRL, and sectoral focus requirements have not been confirmed, eligible startups will liekly be well represented in this registry…
NOTE: The Greek Startup Golden Visa option is brand new, and we will be updating this page once more official information and program guidance details become available.
Why has over 33,000 applicants chosen the Greek Golden Visa?
LOW TOTAL COST
Most affordable EU Golden Visa program – priced from only €250,000
FAST PROCESS
Fastest EU Golden Visa: 5-Year residency permits issued in just 3-4 months.
NO MINIMUM STAYS
There is no in-country stay requirement to keep your residency renewable (0 days per year).
VISA-FREE EU TRAVEL
Enjoy visa-free travel for up to 90 days across the entire Schengen Area.
INCREASE YOUR OPTIONS
Live in Greece part-time, full-time, OR just have the option to (pure Plan B).
LOW LIVING COST
Greece offers exceptional quality of life – at a far lower price point than most of Europe.
FAMILY ELIGIBILITY
Add your spouse, minor children and your elderly, dependent parents to your application.
FLAT TAX PROGRAM
High-earning Greek Golden Visa holders can take advantage of an attractive €100,000 Flat Tax Program.
STELLAR PLAN B
Make sure you and your family have a second home to run to during lockdowns, riots, wars, etc.
Why do more Greece Golden Visa applicants choose us?
A 100%
SUCCESS RATE
In over 3,200 applications, we have not had a single rejection, thanks to our methodical approach and rigorous client vetting standards.
A SEASONED
LOCAL TEAM
Our team of 18 professionals, based across offices in Athens and Thessaloniki, are committed to offering Golden Visa applicants an exceptional, end-to-end service.
15+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Founded in 2008, we have facilitated over 7,000 foreign direct investments, with 3,200+ residency permits issued under the Greek Golden Visa.
WE SPEAK 7 LANGUAGES
Our client service team speak 7 languages fluently, including English, Russian, Serbian, Turkish, French and German.
Standing by to go the extra mile for you and your family…
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OVER 3,200 SUCCESSFUL CLIENT CASES TO DATE – 100% APPROVAL RATE
Before you overpay for your Greek Golden Visa fees in 2025, make sure to get a quote from us first.
The Greek Startup Golden Visa Program is going live in January of 2025. Get in touch now to be first in line when the doors open.
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