Greece has just been ranked the No. 1 retirement destination in the world, and it’s no surprise to those watching global mobility, hard-currency planning, and international residency trends.

For Quality Group clients — especially investors and retirees in emerging markets — Greece offers the perfect blend of lifestyle, affordability, Euro-based safety, and flexible residency pathways.

And the best part?
You can secure residency either by investing in property (Golden Visa) or without investment through the Retiree Long-Stay Visa. 

1. The Greece Golden Visa — EU Residency Through Property Investment

The Golden Visa remains one of Europe’s strongest and most accessible residency-by-investment programs.

Investment Requirements (2025)

Depending on the region:

• €250,000 (selected regional areas & older properties)
• €400,000 (standard threshold)
• €500,000 (Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini, Mykonos)

Who Can Be Included in One Application?

• Main investor
• Spouse or civil partner
• Children up to age 21 (up to 24 if studying)
• Parents of the investor
• Parents of the spouse

Multi-generational residency in a single application

Golden Visa Benefits

• 5-year residency permit
• Renewable indefinitely
• No minimum stay requirement
• Schengen travel freedom
• Euro-denominated property investment
• Pathway to long-term residence and eventual citizenship

For families wanting an EU foothold, education options, career path for children, and a hard-currency asset base, this is a strategic solution.

2. Retiree Long-Stay Visa – Greek Residency Without Buying Property

This visa is perfect for retirees, financially independent individuals, and anyone with offshore passive income.

Income Requirements

• €2,000/month passive income
• +20% for a spouse
• +15% per dependent child

Benefits

• 2-year residency permit (renewable)
• Full-time living allowed
• No investment needed
• Access to private healthcare

Tax Advantage

Foreign retirees may qualify for Greece’s flat 7% tax on foreign pension income for 15 years.

This makes Greece one of the world’s most tax-friendly retirement jurisdictions.

3. Why Greece?

Greece leads the global rankings because it offers:

• Mediterranean lifestyle & climate
• Affordable cost of living
• Excellent healthcare
• Safety and quality of life
• Euro stability & currency protection
• Strong expat communities
• Reliable residency frameworks

For anyone seeking diversification of residency, wealth protection in Euros, or a peaceful retirement base.

Greece is unmatched for Quality of Life

How Quality Group Supports You

We integrate residency planning with hard-currency investing and international structuring.

Quality Group assists with:

• Golden Visa property sourcing & application
• Retiree Visa application strategy
• Tax efficiency planning (incl. Cyprus Non-Dom + Greece dual structures)
• International wealth organisation
• Long-term mobility & generational planning

Your residency solution is not just paperwork — it becomes part of your long-term asset protection, generational wealth and lifestyle strategy.

Your European Strategy Starts Here

Whether through:
✔ Golden Visa (investment route)
✔ Retiree Long-Stay Visa (no investment)
✔ A dual residency plan (Greece + Cyprus)

Greece offers a clear, secure, and affordable pathway to EU residency, mobility, and Mediterranean quality of life

Ready to explore your retirement options with Quality Group?
Let’s connect and discuss how we can shape your portfolio