Applicant Impact
Applicants needed to price in compliant long-term management, renewal discipline and a realistic comparison with other European programs.
Year Overview
2026 made compliance execution central. With Spain closed and Portugal real estate route gone, Greece remained one of the few active southern European property-based residence routes.
Policy Events
- RentalHigh
Golden Visa short-term rental restrictions took effect
Properties tied to Golden Visa planning needed long-term rental or self-use compliance.
- EuropeHigh
Spain Golden Visa closure strengthened Greece comparison
Spain no longer accepted new Golden Visa applications, making Greece more visible in European comparisons.
- ResidenceMedium
Long-term residence upgrade planning became relevant
Earlier cardholders started reviewing EU long-term residence options and renewal discipline.
Outlook
The key window is no longer only about entry price; it is about choosing a clean asset and maintaining a defensible residence file.
Deep dives
Related insight articles
Articles from the OULANG editorial team connected to this authority page, covering policy, cases, process details and risk checks.
- •Greece immigration policy in 2026 focuses on processing efficiency, enforcement of the three-tier Golden Visa thresholds and stricter file compliance checks.