Property
Greece — Property: Can Foreigners Buy?
Restrictions and conditions for third-country nationals owning Greek property, per Enterprise Greece, the state investment agency. The guide dates from September 2017, so border-area lists and the value threshold should be checked against current law.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceEnterprise Greece - A brief guide to Residence Permits for real estate owners in Greece (September 2017)Last reviewed: 2026-10-27
Key facts
- Border-region properties are restricted; the guide names the prefectures of the Dodecanese, Evros, Thesprotia, Kastoria, Kilkis, Lesvos, Xanthi, Preveza, Rodopi, Samos, Florina and Chios, and the islands of Thera and Skyros, among others.
- Individuals or companies affected can request that the ban be lifted, stating the intended use of the property, and the Minister of Defence decides.
- Third-country nationals can own property personally or through a legal entity, but must own 100% of the company shares to use a property for a residence permit.
- For the permit, joint owners qualify only if spouses with undivided ownership of a EUR 250,000 property or if each invested at least EUR 250,000.
- Before the contract the price is paid by crossed bank cheque or another banking transaction, and applicants entering on a type D visa must show financial capacity with a bank certificate.