Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Greece?
British citizens can buy a home in Greece just as easily as anyone else. According to Elxis lawyer Antonia Theodoridou, who has dealt with the issue extensively, UK nationals are in a comfortable position. Antonia, who has practised law for more than two decades, explains that British citizens can travel to Greece without a visa.
Rights for UK Visitors in Greece
"A UK national needs only a valid passport to visit Greece, which allows a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period," says Antonia. "This is the same visa-free access enjoyed by visitors from a number of other countries outside the EU, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia."
It is worth knowing that this is set to change. The EU's travel authorisation, ETIAS, is expected later in 2026. Once it is in force, visa-exempt visitors, including Britons, will need to register online before they travel. A genuine advantage for UK nationals is that the British banking system remains part of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), the network that covers the EU and a number of other countries. This makes euro payments to Greece easier, which matters not only when buying but throughout ownership, when payments are needed for things like taxes and maintenance.
The Golden Visa
Now that the UK is outside the EU, British nationals can also qualify for Greece's Golden Visa, one of the world's best-known residency-by-investment programmes. By making a qualifying property investment, a non-EU buyer can obtain a residence permit, family members included, for five years. It can be renewed for as long as the investment is held. The required amount depends on where you buy, with a higher threshold in high-demand areas. These figures are set in law and can change, so confirm the current amounts with us before planning an investment.
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