240% More Tourists Visit Greece In 2021 Than In 2020

Among EU citizens, Germany and France are the most frequent visitors to Greece. In the seven months of 2021, the number of tourists from these countries increased by 156,3% and 343,6% respectively when compared to the same period in 2020.

Non-EU citizens have also become more frequent holidaymakers in Greece. The top 3 holidaymakers include citizens of the UK, the US, and Russia.

Number of tourists in Greece from January to July 2021

Open border. Greece was one of the first European countries to open its border to foreign tourists — on 14 May 2021. In September, the country is free to receive holidaymakers who present a negative PCR test result, a certificate of vaccination against coronavirus, or a certificate of a previous illness.

Greece has direct flights to most countries of the world. From Russia, direct flights are available to Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes, Corfu, Araxos, and Zakynthos.

Safety. 56,6% of the Greek population have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. In March 2021, 18 Greek islands received covid-free status. These include the islands of Kastelorizo, Nisyros, Chalki, Symi and Tyros.

A variety of holiday options.
Greece is ideal for beach holidays, with coastlines and islands lapped by the Ionian, Aegean, and Mediterranean seas. The most popular resorts are Crete, Mykonos, and Rhodes.
Connoisseurs of ancient history and culture choose Athens, Europe’s oldest capital. There are 110 museums in the city — and that’s just the archaeological ones.

The mountains cover 80% of Greece. Tourists are bound to see the legendary Olympus and Parnassus.

For diving the islands of NearnKameni, Crete, Mykonos, Lesvos, Kearnand Zakynthos are perfect. In the waters around these islands, you can see shipwrecks and swim with turtles.

Rising property prices. Greece’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism. The faster the influx of tourists into the country recovers, the faster the economy grows. And with it, so do property prices.

Greek property is a liquid asset for investors. Prices for properties in the country have been rising steadily since 2017, as evidenced by data from the Central Bank of Greece. How Greek property prices have changed over the past 10 years.

Rental prices vary from region to region. For example, a three-bedroom apartment in Athens will cost on average €715 per month, in Mykonos €1,735 per month, and in Lamia only €360 per month.

Investors who buy property in Greece can obtain a temporary residence permit in the country. A residence permit allows you to enter the country at any time, regardless of coronavirus restrictions. Holders of residence permit cards have the right to live, work, conduct business, and study in Greece.

The residence permit card also replaces a Schengen visa for Russians: with a Greek residence permit, they are allowed to travel freely to Schengen.

Examples of properties in Greece

Greece, Athens

€546,000+

Commercial premises in the center of Athens

140 m²

Greece, Athens

€400,000 — €1,700,000

Serviced apartments of luxury class, Piraeus, Athens

50 m² — 310 m²

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Greece, Athens

€170,000 — €560,000

Modern apartments and commercial premises, Neo Faliro, Piraeus

27 m² — 115 m²

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Immigrant Invest helps investors to choose properties and obtain a residence permit in Greece by investment. If you wish to purchase properties and become a Greek resident, seek advice from experts in investment programs.