Golden Visa programs, which offer a combination of living, residency, and investment opportunities in Europe, have become one of the most attractive options for investors. Portugal, Greece, and Hungary are the three leading countries in this field. Each country offers different advantages and investment amounts based on its own conditions. In this article, we have compared the Golden Visa programs of Portugal, Greece, and Hungary. However, the Greek Golden Visa program still stands out as the most accessible and advantageous option.
Portugal Golden Visa
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Investment: €500,000 investment fund or €250,000 cultural donation (real estate option no longer available)
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Residence Permit: 5-year renewable residence permit
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Residence Requirement: An average of 7 days per year
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Citizenship: Eligible to apply after 5 years
Greece Golden Visa
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Investment: Minimum €250,000 in real estate (however, this varies between €400,000 and €800,000 depending on the project, the project's square footage, and the region's population)
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Residence Permit: 5-year, indefinitely renewable (your permanent residence permit remains valid as long as you do not sell the property you purchased)
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Residence requirement: None
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Citizenship: Eligible to apply after 7 years
Hungary Golden Visa
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Investment: €250,000 investment fund
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Session: 10-year, renewable card
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Residence Requirement: No actual residence requirement
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Citizenship: A challenging and lengthy process
The Greek Golden Visa offers the most balanced opportunity for those wishing to live and invest in Europe. Now is the perfect time to take the right step before price increases begin !
