Pursuant to article 97 par. 1 of Law 5038/2023, a residence permit for investment activity (Golden Visa) may be granted to third-country nationals who intend to establish and operate a business based in Greece for the purpose of making an investment of at least five hundred thousand (500,000) euros, which will have a positive impact on national development and the economy.

Article 21 of Law 5275/2026 amended article 61 of Law 5038/2023, which regulates the requirements and procedure for employment invitation process, as well as the granting of a residence permit for dependent employment following such invitation.

The main amendments concern the duration of the employment contract, the locally competent Directorate of Aliens before which the application for employment approval is submitted, and the duration of the residence permit granted.