For Dubai & UAE residents Greek Golden Visa · 2026
Secure EU residency for your family while keeping your Dubai lifestyle. No minimum stay, full Schengen access, both sets of parents included, and a clear path to citizenship — with consultations available in Dubai.
Source: UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, 2024
| Factor | Greece 🇬🇷 | Portugal 🇵🇹 | Cyprus 🇨🇾 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment | €250K – €800K | €500K | €300K |
| Stay requirement | 0 days/year | 14 days/year min. | 0 days/year |
| Processing time | 3–6 months | 12–18 months | 6–9 months |
| Flight from Dubai | 4 hrs (direct) | 7.5 hrs (1 stop) | 4.5 hrs (direct) |
| Citizenship timeline | 7 years | 5 years | 7 years |
| Include parents | Both sets | No | Both sets |
| Property ROI potential | High (tourism boom) | Moderate (saturated) | Low (small market) |
| Tax if non-resident | No tax | NHR regime (complex) | No tax |
Greece is particularly attractive for UAE residents: a zero stay requirement lets you keep living in Dubai, processing is the fastest among EU programmes, and direct flights are just four hours. For Dubai-based families not planning an immediate relocation, Greece offers unmatched flexibility.
Zero stay requirement means you keep living and working in Dubai full-time while holding EU residency.
Open Greek/EU accounts, access SEPA payments, diversify from GCC banking exposure.
Emirates and Aegean fly DXB → ATH daily. Check your property, enjoy weekends in Greece.
If you ever need to leave the UAE, your family already has European residency.
Children attend Greek/EU universities at local rates — huge long-term savings.
Greek real estate is up sharply since 2018, with strong rental yields from the tourism boom.
Greek residency doesn't trigger tax residency if you remain in the UAE 183+ days a year.
Seven years to a Greek passport — work, live and study anywhere in the EU.
Premium coastal property in a high-demand area — perfect for Dubai investors who want a similar seaside lifestyle.
Zero property hassle — a pure financial investment for busy professionals and executives.
The lowest-cost entry — convert commercial to residential, available even in central Athens.
A virtual or in-person meeting with our UAE-focused team who understand Dubai visa structures.
Choose Athens property, regional real estate, or a financial investment — recommended for your goals.
Transfer funds from your UAE bank to Greece. We guide compliance and documentation.
Purchase property or invest financially — mostly remote, with one trip to Athens for signing.
Our Greek lawyers file your application. One quick Athens trip for biometrics.
Get your 5-year permits, return to Dubai, renew every five years, citizenship after seven.
— Begin Speak with a consultant
Book a consultation with our Dubai-market specialists. In-person meetings are available in Dubai, with full guidance from DXB to your Athens residency card.