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Portugal vs Greece Golden Visa (2026)

Two routes to European residency, two very different shapes. Portugal closed its real-estate option in 2023 and runs on funds; Greece is real-estate-led with tiered thresholds. Here's how they stack up.

PortugalGreece
TypeGolden visaGolden visa
StatusOpenOpen
Fromfrom €200,000from €250,000
Time to status12–24 months3–9 months
Physical presence~7 days / year0 days / year
Leads topermanent residency → citizenshipresidency
Last verified2026-06-152026-06-15

At a glance

Cheapest
Portugal
from €200,000
Fastest
Greece
3–9 months
Least presence
Greece
0 days / year

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