Assos village in Kefalonia, GreeceUS interest in Greece's Golden Visa programme has surged, with a 49% increase in approvals for American nationals in 2025, according to research by Enness Global. This rise, from 388 approvals in December 2024 to 578 by December 2025, highlights growing US interest in Greek residency and property. The trend is expected to continue with the introduction of a new investment-led pathway in 2026.
Enness Global's analysis reveals that US participation in the Golden Visa scheme has grown by an average of 3.4% per month over the past year. This steady increase reflects a combination of political and economic uncertainty in the US and Greece's improving investment profile. The new investment route will allow applicants to secure residency by investing a minimum of $270,000 (€250,000) in start-ups listed on the Elevate Greece registry, covering sectors like real estate, finance, and defence.
Islay Robinson, CEO of Enness Global, noted, "US interest in Greece’s Golden Visa programme has grown steadily over the last year... The introduction of a start-up investment route further strengthens this proposition."
Greece's transformation, including regaining investment-grade status and attracting 1,200 new millionaires in 2024, has bolstered its appeal as a destination for internationally mobile wealth. With new pathways opening, Greece is poised to remain a significant focus for American investors in the coming years
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