In recent weeks, various informative articles have been published in the Greek press regarding the Greek Golden Visa program. These articles point out that Golden Visa solutions with low investment amounts of 135–150 thousand Euros, which are also encountered in Turkey, may not be compatible with the program's current investment requirements. The reports emphasize that investment decisions must be made in line with official criteria.

In its public announcements, the Greek Ministry of Migration states that supporting the investment amount with different contract models in a manner inconsistent with reality may be considered a false declaration. The Ministry states that such practices may lead to the rejection of applications or problems in the renewal processes of existing residence permits.

Teuta Narazan, Founding Partner of Vesta Global, states that different contract models, such as guaranteed income, buyback promises, collective rent, or double pricing, must be carefully evaluated to determine whether they comply with legal requirements in practice. “The Golden Visa is one of Europe's most advantageous residency programs for those who proceed with the right investment and the right advisor. However, packages that show a low investment amount or are offered through indirect methods such as collective rent may create problems in terms of regulatory compliance. Applications made using these methods may be rejected, and even existing residency permits may be revoked. Transparent processes and legal boundaries are essential for the investor's security, the sustainability of the residency right, and the program's reputation.”

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