Data shows that from 2022 to March 2026, the Greece Golden Visa program received a total of 39,179 applications, including 30,456 initial applications and 8,723 renewal applications. More notably, Chinese investors remain firmly in first place.
Chinese applicants continue to lead
In terms of nationality structure, Chinese applicants remain the primary applicant group for the Greece Golden Visa program.
Official data shows that as of March 2026, among the primary applicants for the first-issued Golden Visas, there were 11,136 Chinese nationals, accounting for 48.4%; among the family members of investors for the first-issued visas, there were 23,043 Chinese nationals, accounting for 50.1%.
This indicates that Chinese families maintain a high level of interest and participation in the Greece Golden Visa, and also reflects the strong recognition and suitability of this program in the Chinese market.
Number of Golden Visas by nationality (primary applicants)
Number of Golden Visas by nationality (family members)
Why have Chinese applicants consistently dominated?
The continued lead of Chinese investors is no coincidence. Firstly, the Greece immigration program has relaxed application requirements, with no language, academic, business background, or residency requirements. Secondly, one person applies, and the whole family of three generations can apply for Greece permanent residency. More importantly, the program offers good value for money. Greece is one of the few countries in the EU and the Schengen Area where one can obtain permanent residency by purchasing property. After obtaining the status, one can freely enter and exit 29 Schengen countries, enjoying convenient travel, and children can enjoy high-quality public education in Greece for free, or return to China to participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students.
Not just a status choice
But also an asset planning strategy
The Greece Golden Visa uses property investment as one of its main pathways, so beyond status planning, it also possesses certain asset allocation attributes. For applicants with needs for living in Europe, travel, or family planning, Greece property can be used for residential or vacation purposes, and can also be rented out or disposed of later in accordance with local regulations.
Currently, investors can purchase property starting from 250,000 EUR to apply for the EU country Greece permanent residency for the whole family! High-quality "commercial-to-residential" properties that meet the policy requirements of the Greece Golden Residence program and can be quickly transferred are currently relatively limited in the market. Planning ahead, selecting properties early, and advancing the transfer process will help you complete your status layout more calmly.
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