Greece Golden Visa Update: Will the Property Transfer Tax Rise to 15%?

Updated: 16 October 2026

At the Thessaloniki Fair on September 5, 2026, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that the property transfer tax for non-EU citizens would increase from 3% to 15%, effective July 1, 2027.

Although, this announcement does not change the minimum investment amount required to obtain residency through a property purchase under the Greece Golden Visa program, it might effec the cost of it. In this video, our Greece director explains how it will affect the future Golden Visa applicants.

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