Greece Golden Visa Sees 46% Increase in Applications from Turkish Investors

Greece’s Golden Visa is becoming a preferred residency route for Turkish nationals seeking long-term access to the European Union.

According to recent figures, applications from Turkish investors have grown steadily over the past 1.5 years, with a 46% increase recorded between March 2024 and March 2025.

This upward trend confirms Türkiye’s position as one of the leading sources of applicants for Greece’s residency-by-investment program, driven by strong interest in real estate-linked migration options.

In 2024 alone, Turkish nationals filed 1,356 Golden Visa applications, out of a national total of 9,289. This places Türkiye second overall among countries participating in the scheme.

Program Statistics and Investment Trends from Turkish Applicants

• 46% increase in Greek Golden Visa applications from Turkish citizens (Mar 2024–Mar 2025)

• 1,356 applications submitted by Turkish nationals in 2024

• €135 million spent on foreign property by Turkish investors in January 2025 alone, much of it in Greece

• Türkiye is now the second-largest contributor to Greece’s Golden Visa program

• Top international destinations for Turkish buyers include Greece and Dubai

Greece remains attractive due to its low entry threshold, with a €250,000 real estate investment granting access to EU residency, and its proximity and accessibility for Turkish nationals.

While some EU countries have moved to restrict or close their Golden Visa schemes, Greece continues to expand, with plans to introduce new residency pathways beyond property investment, including startup and business options designed to attract a broader profile of applicants.