Turkish investors surge to second place in Greece’s Golden Visa program
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Turkish investors have climbed to second place in Greece’s Golden Visa program, with applications rising by 160% in 2025. The surge reflects not only strong holiday travel demand during Eid but also a growing strategic shift toward European residency, euro-denominated assets, and long-term lifestyle planning.
Turkish demand jumps 160% in Golden Visa program
Turkish nationals have become one of the fastest-growing investor groups in Greece’s Golden Visa scheme.
- Applications increased by 160% in 2025
- Turkish investors now rank second after China
- Their share reached 15.9% of total applications
Total Golden Visa permits issued in Greece rose to 8,879, with more than 3,000 applications from Turkish citizens.
Holiday travel fuels long-term investment decisions
Greece emerged as a top destination for Turkish travelers during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
However, experts say the surge is not limited to tourism.
According to Haitham Ahmet Alamarioğlu, CEO of Level Immigration & Properties:
- Increased travel exposure allows investors to evaluate countries firsthand
- Many visitors later transition to residency or real estate investments
“Interest peaks during holiday periods, but it often evolves into long-term investment decisions,” he noted.
Turkish investors becoming key market players
Industry experts emphasize that Turkish investors are no longer a marginal group in the Greek property market.
Over the past four years:
- Demand from Türkiye has increased rapidly
- Turkish buyers have become core participants in the program
Investors are primarily motivated by:
- Acquiring euro-based assets
- Diversifying portfolios
- Establishing a potential European living option
Schengen access remains a major driver
One of the main attractions of Greece’s Golden Visa program is access to the Schengen Area.
The program offers:
- Residency rights in Greece
- Visa-free travel across 26 Schengen countries
This provides flexibility for:
- Business operations
- Education and healthcare access
- Family mobility across Europe
Structural drivers behind demand
Analysts say the rising interest from Turkish investors is driven by deeper economic factors rather than short-term trends.
Key drivers include:
- Protection against domestic inflation
- Demand for foreign currency-denominated assets
- Long-term relocation and lifestyle planning
Investment-based residency is increasingly seen as:
A strategic tool for financial security and future planning.
Outlook: Demand expected to remain strong
Experts expect the upward trend to continue in the coming years.
As economic uncertainty persists and mobility becomes more valuable, Golden Visa programs are likely to remain attractive to Turkish investors seeking stability and global access.