The Greek Golden Visa program is governed by Law 4251/2014, with major amendments introduced in recent years, including Law 5007/2022 and subsequent updates.
Current Legal Structure (2026):
- Investment thresholds adjusted depending on location
- Restrictions on property usage (particularly short-term rentals)
- Residency rights maintained without physical stay requirement
Important for Crete:
Unlike saturated markets such as Mykonos or Santorini, Crete still offers:
- broader property availability
- more flexible entry points depending on zoning
Expert Positioning:
The opportunity in Crete lies in correct structuring of the investment, not just meeting the minimum threshold.
