Head to head
Greece vs Italy
Three key differences
- Different status types: Greece grants permanent residence, Italy grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Italy runs $500 below Greece.
Field
Greece
Italy
Status type
Permanent residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$270,000
$270,000
Government & due diligence
$2,500
$2,000
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$272,500
$272,000
Timeline
3–6 mo
3–6 mo
Residency
0 d/yr
0 d/yr
Visit required
Yes
Yes
Eligible family
配偶 + 21岁以下子女 + 双方父母
配偶 + 未成年子女 + 依赖父母
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to PR
—
5 yrs
Years to citizenship
7 yrs
10 yrs
Worldwide taxation
No
No
Quota & backlog
None
None
● Numerically favourable on that line. A number, not a recommendation — no program wins every line.
Figures reflect prevailing industry terms, compiled 2026-08-11. Rules and fees change without notice; official announcements and a case-by-case assessment govern. Totals exclude the service fee, which runs $500–$8,000 by program.