How to Calculate Greece Golden Visa Application and Property Purchase Costs
Application side: ~€1,500 per person application fee, health insurance (€150-200/year), lawyer (€2,000-5,000), translations/apostille (€500-1,000).
Purchase side: Transfer tax 3.09%, notary ~1.2-1.5%, lawyer ~1%, land registry 0.5-0.7%, possible valuation fee.
For a €250,000 property, total extra costs typically fall in the €20,000-22,000 range (~8-10%). Always budget carefully and obtain a detailed cost breakdown from your lawyer before committing.
Note that with the 2025 threshold increases, the absolute amount of extra costs also rises when purchasing higher-value properties.
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