Interest from US citizens in the Golden Visa program provided by Greece is rising steadily, driven by increasing approvals and growing property investment activity. Recent figures rank Americans among the fastest-growing participant groups in the program, even though the largest overall approval volumes still come from other nationals.
US citizens rank among fastest growing in Greece’s Golden Visa program
Research from Enness Global shows that participation by US citizens in the Greece Golden Visa program increased significantly over the past year. The analysis, based on official approval data by nationality and cumulative program totals, points to sustained expansion rather than a short-term spike in demand.
While Chinese, Turkish, and Israeli nationals continue to hold the largest total shares of issued permits, applications and approvals from US citizens are currently rising faster than any other major group, highlighting growing US interest in Greece’s residency-by-investment pathway.
Approvals for US citizens up 49 percent year-over-year
According to Enness Global data, cumulative Greece Golden Visa approvals for US citizens reached 578 by December 2025, up from 388 in December 2024—a 49 percent annual rise in total approvals for American nationals. During the same period, overall approvals across all nationalities increased by 60.4 percent, underscoring continued global demand for Greece’s residency-by-investment pathway.
Program tracking also shows a consistent upward trajectory through 2025. Approvals for US citizens rose from 369 recorded in October 2024 to 578 by the end of 2025. Average monthly growth has been about 3.4 percent, indicating stable momentum.
US property purchases rise in Greece’s Golden Visa program
Transaction data from Varnavas Law Firm shows that real estate purchases by US citizens through the Greece Golden Visa program increased 30 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025.
The firm, which specializes in real estate and investment migration, notes that this growth continues a rising trend that began approximately two years ago and has strengthened across successive quarters, reflecting sustained US interest in Greek property investment.
American buyers focus on Athens Riviera and Piraeus
Data shows that US buyers utilizing the Greece Golden Visa program typically target higher-value properties, often above €1 million ($1.19 million). Demand is strongest in the southern coastal districts of Athens, where premium residential markets continue to attract international interest.
Piraeus is also emerging as a popular destination, supported by redevelopment projects, port-driven economic activity, and infrastructure upgrades. Advisors note that, while location preferences are gradually expanding, prime and near-prime coastal areas remain the main focus for most US applicants, reflecting ongoing US interest in Greece’s high-end property market.