Greece
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Athens
- Population
- 10,413,962
- 2025
- Area
- 131,960 km²
- Official language
- Greek
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$26,948
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Greece allows dual citizenship: naturalisation does not require renunciation, and Greeks acquiring another citizenship keep theirs unless the minister authorises its loss.
Greece (Europe) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #6/198 (94.7/100). Lowest relative position: Investment Migration ROI — #40/50 (38.0/100). The passport ranks #6/198 and reaches 199 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 74.2/100 (#49/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Greece without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 4 active citizenship and residence programmes in Greece.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity71.3
- Safety & Stability81.0
- Economy & Income71.7
- Education77.4
- Environment & Clean Water74.4
- Infrastructure95.4
- Digital Connectivity75.1
- Equality66.3
- Learning Quality69.8
- Educational Attainment81.7
- Expected Years of Schooling96.7
- Education Spending65.6
- Basic Access75.8
- Violent Crime98.7
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism65.0
- Law Enforcement & Order59.7
- Road Safety81.4
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes96.0
- Coverage & Access89.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities58.6
- Spending & Investment40.3
- Financial Protection54.5
- Personal Income Tax20.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends72.5
- System & Incentives57.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax82.2
- Corporate & Social Security40.0
- Rule of Law & Property Rights56.5
- Political Stability65.0
- Institutions & Regulation58.9
- Financial Soundness59.7
- Monetary Stability75.8
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education77.4
- Healthcare71.3
- Safety81.0
- Quality of Life75.6
- Cost of living60.3
- Passport94.7
- Passport94.7
- Quality of Life75.6
- Safety81.0
- Healthcare71.3
- Purchasing power & price stability50.4
- Education77.4
- Wealth Protection66.7
- Tax58.7
- Cost of living60.3
- Healthcare71.3
- Safety81.0
- Quality of Life75.6
- Tax58.7
- Wealth Protection66.7
- Affordable Prices53.6
- Price Stability75.8
- Purchasing power44.0
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$1,077Rank 5 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$399Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$756Rank 5 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$96Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$147Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$30Rank 4 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$48Rank 9 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$2,130Rank 5 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$929Rank 6 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$1,367Rank 6 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$307Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$294Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$91Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$71Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$1,035Rank 3 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 3 schools, US$575–US$1,384 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Greece
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 0/12 indices
- Above the regional median on 2/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit for independent economic activity / business
- Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021)
- Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023)
- and 1 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about Greece
What is the capital of Greece?
The capital of Greece is Athens.
What is the population of Greece?
According to the World Bank, Greece had a population of 10,413,962 in 2025.
What is the official language of Greece?
The official language of Greece is Greek.
What currency does Greece use?
Greece uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Greece allow dual citizenship?
Greece allows dual citizenship: naturalisation does not require renunciation, and Greeks acquiring another citizenship keep theirs unless the minister authorises its loss.
How strong is the Greece passport?
The Greece passport ranks #6 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 199 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Greece passport holders?
Holders of the Greece passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 15 destinations and need an e-Visa for 33. Full list: Greece passport page.
How many passports can enter Greece without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Greece without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Greece offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 4 active citizenship and residency programmes in Greece: Residence permit for independent economic activity / business, Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021), Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023) and 1 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Greece?
In Greece, Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023) requires a minimum investment starting from US$270,000 and Residence permit for independent economic activity / business requires US$540,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Greece?
In Greece, an application under Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021) takes about 0–1 months, Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023) about 2–8 months and Financially Independent Person (FIP) about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Greece through these programmes?
Through Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021), citizenship of Greece is possible after about 7 years; through Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023), citizenship of Greece is possible after about 7 years; through Financially Independent Person (FIP), citizenship of Greece is possible after about 7 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Greece?
In Greece, Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021) requires 183 days of physical presence a year, Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023) 0 days and Financially Independent Person (FIP) 183 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Greece?
Family members included: Residence permit for independent economic activity / business: spouse and children under 18; Digital Nomad Visa (Law 4825/2021): spouse and children under 18; Permanent Residence Permit for Investors (Golden Visa, Law 5038/2023): spouse and children under 24.
Where is Greece strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Greece is strongest on the Passport Index (#6 of 198) and weakest on the Investment Migration ROI (#40 of 50).
How does Greece rank for quality of life?
Greece scores 75.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #53 of 211.
Is Greece expensive to live in?
Greece scores 60.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #132 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Greece?
Greece scores 81.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #67 of 203.
How does Greece rank for healthcare?
Greece scores 71.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #43 of 192.
How does Greece rank for education?
Greece scores 77.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #38 of 191.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
