Foreign Ownership Rights (Outside Border Zones)
مفتوحGreece places no general restrictions on foreign property ownership. EU citizens, EEA citizens, and third-country nationals (US, UK, Canada, Switzerland, etc.) can all purchase property freely across most of the country, including agricultural land, commercial property, and residential real estate. Foreign buyers represented ~30%+ of property transactions in Athens, Thessaloniki, and the Cyclades in H1 2025. Property ownership does NOT automatically grant residency rights — Greece's Golden Visa programme requires separate qualification with minimum investment thresholds.
- No general restrictions on foreign ownership for EU citizens — equal property rights with Greek nationals
- Non-EU citizens face NO restrictions outside designated border zones (see separate restriction)
- No government approval or permits required for residential property outside border zones
- No minimum investment amount for property purchase (Golden Visa is a separate residency programme with its own thresholds)
- Agricultural land can be purchased by foreigners (outside border zones)
- No restriction on number of properties owned
- Property ownership does NOT grant residency — Golden Visa, FIP, Digital Nomad, or EU Blue Card required separately



