Digital Nomad Visa

Greece's Digital Nomad Visa allows non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens who work remotely for employers or clients outside Greece to live in the country legally. Originally introduced in 2021, the program is now governed by the Migration Code, and remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed professionals can all qualify provided their income comes from outside Greece.

• Must be a non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizen
• Work remotely for employers or clients located outside Greece using information and communication technologies
• Demonstrate minimum net income of €3,500 per month (after taxes)
• No employment or independent services provided to employers or clients based in Greece
• Private health insurance from a provider authorized to operate in Greece, covering the full duration of stay
• No specific educational or professional qualifications required

• Completed visa application form and a valid passport (6+ months validity beyond the intended stay)
• Solemn declaration of intent to work remotely without serving Greek employers or clients
• Employment or project contract with a non-Greek employer, or proof of freelance activity with clients outside Greece (plus employer company details)
• Proof of sufficient income (contract, payslips, or bank statements showing €3,500/month)
• Criminal record certificate from every country of residence in the last 5 years (translated into Greek or English and apostilled)
• Medical certificate and private health insurance policy
• Recent passport-sized photograph (ICAO specifications)
• For the residence permit: proof of accommodation in Greece (lease, property purchase, or concession of use agreement)

The national visa is valid for up to 12 months. Once in Greece, holders can apply for a 2-year residence permit (type I.8), which is renewable for successive 2-year periods as long as all conditions continue to be met. Processing takes roughly 2 to 6 weeks for the national visa and around 40 working days for the residence permit. For renewal, holders should reside in Greece for at least 6 months per year; extended absences may affect eligibility. The permit does not directly lead to permanent residency or citizenship, though time spent in Greece may count toward general residency requirements.

The minimum income threshold is €3,500 net per month, which may be assessed monthly or as an annual average of €42,000. For a spouse or cohabitant partner, the threshold increases by 20% to €4,200 per month. Each dependent child adds 15%, or €525 per month. Income can be demonstrated through employment contracts, payslips, freelance contracts, or bank statements.

A spouse or cohabitant partner and unmarried children under 18 (including legally adopted children) may accompany the main applicant. Each family member applies for an individual visa with the same duration. Additional fees apply for the residence permit: €150 per adult family member and €16 per child. All family members must have health insurance coverage and provide criminal record certificates, and like the main applicant they cannot engage in economic activity in Greece.

Digital nomads who reside 183 or more days per year in Greece may become Greek tax residents and must file returns on their worldwide income, obtaining a Greek Tax Identification Number (AFM). Under Article 5C of the Income Tax Code, individuals who transfer their tax residence to Greece may qualify for a 50% income tax reduction for up to 7 years. This incentive has specific eligibility conditions and, because it requires local employment or self-employment, may be more relevant for those who later transition away from digital nomad status.

As of February 2026, there is a single mandatory route to obtain digital nomad status. Applicants must apply for a national D-type visa (category Z.1) at the Greek consulate or embassy in their country of residence before entering Greece. The consular fee is €75, and processing typically takes 2 to 6 weeks. It is no longer possible to enter Greece on a short-stay visa or under visa-free entry and apply for the residence permit from within the country — that in-country route was abolished by Law 5275/2026.

After obtaining the national visa abroad and entering Greece, holders may apply for the 2-year residence permit (type I.8) at the local Aliens and Immigration Directorate, submitting proof of accommodation and paying a €1,000 processing fee.