TOP 5 countries by investors of the Greek Golden Visa program in 2025
Greece's Golden Visa program continues to attract investors from all over the world. In 2025, citizens received the largest number of residence permitsChina, Turkey, Israel, Iran and the United States, reflecting the growing demand for safe investment destinations and real estate in the EU.
📊 An increase in the number of loans
. The leaders in terms of quantity were:
- China— 47.9% of all permits, 9,926 approvals, an increase of 53.7%
- Turkey— 3,291 permits (15.9%), an increase of 160%
- Israel — 636 permits, an increase of 91.5%
- Iran— 816 permits, an increase of 52.5%
- USA— significant investor presence, continuing to increase
💡 Reasons for popularity
Investors choose Greece for several reasons:
- Capital and asset protection is especially important for countries with high inflation or economic instability (for example, Turkey).
- Political and social security is an important factor for families from Israel and Iran.
- Entering the European real estate marketwith potential rental income and increased property values.
- Free movement within the Schengen area, which makes Greece strategically advantageous for long-term investments.
🏡 Interest in real estate
Investments in Greek real estate, including both residential apartments and commercial properties, remain the most popular, which confirms the steady growth of the investment property market.
📈 Prospects for investors
The Golden Visa program remains attractive due to its stable policy and transparent rules. For investors, this is not only a way to obtain a residence permit in the EU, but also an opportunity to ensure financial and personal security for the whole family.
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