Greece has operationalized a new Golden Visa pathway granting five-year residency to non-EU investors who put at least EUR 250,000 into a startup registered on the Elevate Greece national registry. Conditions apply: the investor may hold no more than 33% of equity/voting rights, and the startup must create and maintain at least two full-time jobs in its first year.
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Greece adds startup investment route to Golden Visa from EUR 250,000
Why this matters for founders
Non-EU founders wanting an EU base can pair residency with an active Greek startup stake instead of buying real estate—budget for the two-job creation requirement and the sub-33% ownership cap.
Source: GreekReporter
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