Buying a home in the Cyclades
A plain guide to buying property on Paros as a foreign or Greek buyer: the Golden Visa, the steps, the professionals you need, and renting the property out.
Residence through property
Greece's Golden Visa grants a five-year renewable residence permit to non-EU nationals who buy real estate above a set threshold, with no minimum stay requirement. It covers the investor's spouse and dependent children and allows visa-free travel in the Schengen area.
At the time of writing, the Cyclades, including Paros, sit in the €800,000 tier for a single property. Thresholds and conditions change; the official page of the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum is the reference.
Official Golden Visa information[TBC: confirm deep link to the Golden Visa page]
Four professionals, one contract
- 01
Lawyer
Appoint an independent Greek lawyer. They check the title, permits and encumbrances, and can act for you by power of attorney so you need not be present at every step.
- 02
Tax number and bank account
A Greek tax number (AFM) is needed to buy; your lawyer obtains it in a day. A Greek bank account is used to pay the purchase price and taxes.
- 03
Notary
All property contracts in Greece are signed before a notary, who drafts the deed, verifies the parties and collects the transfer tax.
- 04
Land registry
The signed deed is registered at the local cadastre (Ktimatologio). From that moment the property is yours.
Short-term letting requires registration in the tax authority's short-term rental registry and a registration number displayed on every listing. Several of our completed properties already operate under licence; we can help you set this up and introduce local management. We do not publish rental figures.
Frequently asked
Can a non-EU citizen buy property on Paros?
Yes. Citizens of any country can buy property in Greece. Some border and island areas require a routine permit for non-EU buyers; your lawyer handles this as part of the purchase.
What is the Greek Golden Visa and does Paros qualify?
The Golden Visa is a five-year renewable residence permit for non-EU nationals who invest in Greek real estate. At the time of writing, the Cyclades, including Paros, fall in the €800,000 tier for a single property. Check the official Ministry of Migration page for current thresholds and conditions.
What are the steps to buy?
Appoint a Greek lawyer; obtain a Greek tax number (AFM) and open a bank account; the lawyer checks title and permits; a notary drafts and signs the contract; the purchase is registered at the land registry (cadastre). Typical timing is six to ten weeks.
What are the purchase costs?
Transfer tax or VAT depending on the property, notary and land-registry fees, and legal fees. Your lawyer will give you a written estimate before you commit. We do not publish figures because they change with the property and the year.
Can I rent the villa out when I am not there?
Yes, with a short-term rental registration (AMA number) from the tax authority. Some of our completed properties already operate under licence. We can help you set up the registration and connect you with local management.
Can I buy a plot and have Seaside Land build for me?
That is most of what we do. We assess the plot, prepare the architectural study and licensing, build, and hand over turnkey. See the Process page.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Always take independent advice from a Greek lawyer and accountant.
Contact