🇬🇷 Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Work remotely, eat souvlaki, pay half the taxes
Greece's digital nomad visa combines a low income threshold (€3,500/month) with one of Europe's most generous tax incentives: transfer your tax residency here and get a 50% reduction on income tax for 7 years. That's not a typo. Half your worldwide income goes untaxed for nearly a decade. Add in the €500/month apartments, the 300 days of sunshine, and the fact that Greece actually recognizes dual citizenship, and you start to understand why applications surged. As of February 2026, you must apply from a Greek consulate in your home country — no more showing up on a tourist visa and converting.
Who actually qualifies
- ✓Non-EU/EEA citizens only
- ✓Minimum monthly income of €3,500 (after tax) from non-Greek sources
- ✓With spouse: €4,200/month (+20%). Each child adds €525/month (+15%)
- ✓Must work remotely for a non-Greek employer or run an online business outside Greece
- ✓Cannot be employed by or provide services to Greek companies
- ✓Valid health insurance covering medical care in Greece
- ✓Clean criminal record from each country of residence in the past 5 years
The paperwork pile
- 📄Valid passport (3+ months beyond intended stay)
- 📄Completed visa application form
- 📄Proof of remote employment (contract, invoices, client letters)
- 📄Bank statements and pay slips proving stable income
- 📄Comprehensive private health insurance policy
- 📄Criminal record certificate (less than 6 months old, apostilled)
- 📄Proof of accommodation in Greece
- 📄Formal declaration of non-employment by Greek entities
- 📄All documents translated into Greek or English and apostilled
What it'll cost you
The waiting game
Processing time
2–4 weeks for the national visa, then 1–3 months for the residence permit once you're in Greece
Path to permanent residency
5 years of continuous residence (183+ days/year) → permanent residency. Greece recognizes dual citizenship, so no renunciation needed
Path to citizenship
7 years of continuous residence + B1 Greek language proficiency + citizenship exam on culture and history. Dual citizenship allowed — keep your original passport
The tax situation
The headline act: transfer your tax residency to Greece and get 50% of your income exempt from Greek tax for 7 years. You must have been a non-Greek tax resident for 5 of the prior 6 years, and commit to staying at least 2. Standard progressive rates (up to 44%) apply to the non-exempt half. Stay under 183 days? You're not a Greek tax resident and foreign income isn't taxed at all. The tax regime is administered by AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue).
Bringing your person
Spouse and children can be included on the application, but dependents cannot work in Greece. They add to your income threshold: +€700/month for a spouse, +€525/month per child.
Cities where this visa works
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Greece Digital Nomad Visa take to process?▼
2–4 weeks for the national visa, then 1–3 months for the residence permit once you're in Greece
Can the Greece Digital Nomad Visa lead to permanent residency?▼
5 years of continuous residence (183+ days/year) → permanent residency. Greece recognizes dual citizenship, so no renunciation needed
How long until citizenship in Greece?▼
7 years of continuous residence + B1 Greek language proficiency + citizenship exam on culture and history. Dual citizenship allowed — keep your original passport
What are the tax implications of the Greece Digital Nomad Visa?▼
The headline act: transfer your tax residency to Greece and get 50% of your income exempt from Greek tax for 7 years. You must have been a non-Greek tax resident for 5 of the prior 6 years, and commit to staying at least 2. Standard progressive rates (up to 44%) apply to the non-exempt half. Stay under 183 days? You're not a Greek tax resident and foreign income isn't taxed at all. The tax regime is administered by AADE (Independent Authority for Public Revenue).
Can my spouse work on the Greece Digital Nomad Visa?▼
Spouse and children can be included on the application, but dependents cannot work in Greece. They add to your income threshold: +€700/month for a spouse, +€525/month per child.
Immigration rules change frequently. Always verify with official government sources.