Which country is right for you?
Compare investment, residency and citizenship options in Greece and Portugal side by side.
| Criteria | Greece | Portugal | Türkiye |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | GreeceGolden Visa (Investor Residence Permit) | PortugalGolden Visa (fund route) · D7 · D8 visas | TürkiyeCitizenship by investment |
| Minimum Investment | Greece€250,000 (conversion/restoration) · €400,000 · €800,000 (Athens, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini and large islands) | Portugal€500,000 (investment fund). Residential property no longer qualifies since October 2023. | Türkiye$400,000 in real estate (3-year hold) |
| Residence Permit | Greece5 years, renewable | Portugal2 years initially, then renewed for 3-year periods | TürkiyeDirect citizenship |
| Family Coverage | GreeceSpouse, children under 21 and parents | PortugalSpouse, dependent children and parents | TürkiyeSpouse and children under 18 |
| Minimum Stay | GreeceNo minimum stay | PortugalGolden Visa: average 7 days per year | TürkiyeNo residence requirement |
| Path to Citizenship | GreeceEligible after 7 years of actual residence | PortugalAfter legal residence (duration under legislative review — ask for current rules) | Türkiye~3–6 months from application |
| Purchase Taxes | Greece3.09% transfer tax + notary, registry and legal fees ~2–3% | PortugalIMT 0–7.5% (progressive) + 0.8% stamp duty | Türkiye4% title deed fee |
| Schengen Access | GreeceYes — 90 days in any 180-day period | PortugalYes — 90 days in any 180-day period | TürkiyeNo |
| Process | GreeceTypically 4–8 months | PortugalTypically 6–12 months | TürkiyeTypically 3–6 months |
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