Greek Golden Visa Fund Route
Apply for Greek residency through an eligible mutual fund investment — without purchasing property. AFM (Greek tax number), POA (power of attorney), bank onboarding and the application file are handled online.
€350,000 into an eligible mutual fund unlocks Greek residency
The Greek Golden Visa fund route requires non-EU applicants to invest at least €350,000 into a mutual fund regulated by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (Hellenic Capital Market Commission(no affiliation)). No property purchase is required. The investment must be maintained for five years.
FastGreece's role on this route is strictly legal, administrative and document assistance: organizing source-of-funds evidence, preparing AFM (Greek tax number) and POA (power of attorney), coordinating bank onboarding, assembling fund-onboarding documents, and submitting the case file to the Greek Migration Ministry.
Who it's suitable for
- Non-EU nationals
- Investors wanting European residency without owning property
- Investors with documentable lawful sources of funds
- Applicants who want to include family
Investment summary
- Min €350,000 into an eligible fund
- 5-year residence permit, renewable
- Hold the fund for 5 years
- No minimum stay required
Family members can be included
Family can be included in the same application. The exact eligible categories follow current Greek immigration law.
Encrypted upload, lawyer-reviewed end-to-end
Documents you'll need
A complete checklist is provided after Case Review. Below is the standard baseline.
- Passport (valid 2+ years)
- Criminal record + apostille
- Birth & marriage certificates
- Source-of-funds documentation
- Bank statements (last 6 months)
- Health insurance compliant with Greek law
Five-step online process
- 01Case ReviewLawyer reviews background, funds and family; delivers feasibility opinion and document checklist.
- 02AFM + POA setupSet up Greek tax number (AFM) and the required power of attorney (POA) so banking and fund onboarding can begin.
- 03Bank onboarding + fund subscriptionCoordinate Greek bank opening and fund-provider onboarding; source-of-funds dossier in parallel.
- 04Application file assemblyAssemble main applicant + family file, cross-checked against current Ministry requirements.
- 05Submission + biometricsFormal submission, biometrics appointment, residence card delivery.
Two ways to begin
The full assistance package starts with a deposit. The entry-level review is paid online in full.
Golden Visa Case Review
Eligibility review, document checklist, investment route explanation and lawyer comments. Deductible from the full assistance fee if you proceed.
- Eligibility review and feasibility opinion
- Complete document checklist
- Investment route walkthrough
- Deductible from full assistance if you proceed
Golden Visa Fund Full Assistance
AFM and POA preparation, fund onboarding document support, source-of-funds file organization, family checklist, application preparation and status tracking.
- AFM + POA preparation
- Bank and fund onboarding documents
- Source-of-funds dossier organization
- Family checklist + translation coordination
- Submission and status tracking
Typical timing
Actual timing depends on Greek authorities, banks and fund providers. We do not guarantee speeds.
- Case Review + checklist1 week
- AFM + POA2–3 weeks
- Bank + fund onboarding4–8 weeks
- Submission to biometricsSubject to Ministry schedule
- Residence card issuanceSubject to Ministry schedule
What you must understand before proceeding
Common questions
- Most steps run remotely: Case Review, document preparation, POA translation/notarization, bank and fund document coordination. Greek-side POA notarization and biometrics typically need a short visit (or consular notarization).
- No. FastGreece is a legal service provider, charging only for legal and administrative work. We do not take fund sales commissions or share fees with fund providers.
- The route is structured around the amount invested, not market value, but Greek authorities may review continued holding. All investment risk sits with the investor.
- No. Under the fund route, the requirement is to keep the investment held for 5 years; there is no minimum stay obligation.
- No. On Apply Step 3, mark "I already have a Greek AFM" — we will reuse your existing AFM.
Begin with a €500 Case Review — fully deductible if you proceed
Most applicants with ready paperwork receive a complete checklist within one week.