Head to head
Greece vs Thailand
Three key differences
- Different status types: Greece grants permanent residence, Thailand grants long-term residence — usually not the same decision.
- Indicative total: Greece runs $229,000 below Thailand.
- Upper timeline: Thailand is 3 months shorter than Greece.
Field
Greece
Thailand
Status type
Permanent residence
Long-term residence
Min. investment
$270,000
$500,000
Government & due diligence
$2,500
$1,500
Service fee
$500–$8,000, by program
$500–$8,000, by program
Indicative total (1 applicant)
$272,500
$501,500
Timeline
3–6 mo
2–3 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 + 20岁以下子女(每户至多 4 名家属)
Dual citizenship
N/A
N/A
Years to citizenship
7 yrs
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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.