🛂 Digital Nomad Visa in Greece

✅ Official DN program ✨ Extendable

Greece Digital Nomad Visa

A dedicated path to live, work remotely, and stay legally for an extended period.

Duration 365 days
Required income $ 3 500
Program cost $ 150
Processing 30–90 days
Full visa details → Official program
Imagine waking up to the aroma of fresh Greek coffee on a sunlit terrace overlooking the endless blue of the Aegean, ancient olive groves stretching to the horizon. With the Greece Digital Nomad Visa, you gain true freedom to work from charming Cycladic islands or energetic Athens while enjoying one of Europe's best climates, rapidly improving high-speed internet, and a thriving international nomad community. Affordable living costs outside peak tourist areas, delicious local cuisine, and a perfect balance of history, nature, and modern coworking spaces make Greece an inspiring long-term base for location-independent professionals.

📋 How to apply

  1. Verify Eligibility
    Confirm you work remotely for a foreign employer or your own foreign-registered business and meet the income threshold.
  2. Prepare Documents
    Collect and translate all required documents including income proof, insurance, and criminal record.
  3. Submit at Consulate
    Apply for the National Type-D visa at the Greek consulate or VFS center in your country of legal residence.
  4. Receive Visa & Travel
    Once approved, travel to Greece within the visa validity period.
  5. Apply for Residence Permit
    Within 30 days of arrival, apply for the digital nomad residence permit at the local migration office.

✅ Tips for approval

  • Show stable remote income well above the €3,500 minimum with clear documentation from foreign sources
  • Purchase reputable international health insurance that explicitly covers Greece for the full period
  • Clearly demonstrate that your work has no connection to the Greek labor market
  • Have all official documents professionally translated into Greek or English and apostilled if required
  • Include a detailed cover letter explaining your remote work setup and why you chose Greece

✔ Required documents

  • Valid passport (at least 3 months validity after planned departure)
  • Proof of remote employment or self-employment for non-Greek clients
  • Bank statements or income proof for the last 6 months showing at least €3,500/month
  • Comprehensive health insurance valid in Greece
  • Criminal background check from country of residence
  • Proof of accommodation in Greece (rental agreement or hotel booking)
  • Two passport photos and completed application form

❓ FAQ

The main applicant needs a stable net monthly income of at least €3,500. Spouses require an additional 20% (€700) and each child 15% (€525) on top of the base amount.

Yes. Your spouse, minor children, and in certain cases dependent parents can be included as accompanying family members and will receive their own visas or residence permits.

Staying more than 183 days in a year usually makes you a Greek tax resident, subjecting worldwide income to Greek tax rates (9–44%). Double-tax treaties may reduce or eliminate double taxation. There is no special tax exemption attached to this visa.

The initial National Type-D visa is valid for up to 12 months. After arrival you can apply for a digital nomad residence permit valid for up to 24 months that is renewable, potentially allowing stays of several years.

Yes, provided your new work continues to be fully remote for non-Greek entities and you maintain the required income level. Significant changes should be reported to the migration authorities.

You must present comprehensive private health insurance that covers all medical and hospital expenses in Greece and the Schengen area for the entire duration of your visa.

English is widely spoken in Athens, popular islands, and among the nomad community. Learning basic Greek will enrich your experience, especially in more rural areas, but it is not mandatory for the visa.

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