Digital Nomad Visa
One year as a national visa, convertible into a two-year residence permit, for remote workers earning EUR 3,500 a month.
National visa and residence permit for digital nomads (Law 4825/2021)
Greece's digital nomad route is for non-EU remote workers employed by, or providing services to, companies outside Greece. A national D visa gives one year; holders can then apply for a two-year digital nomad residence permit, renewable. The income bar is EUR 3,500 a month after tax, rising 20% for a spouse and 15% per child. Since February 2026 the first application must be made at a Greek consulate before travelling: visa-free visitors can no longer apply from inside Greece.
At a glance
Initial stay
365 days
Per entry, before extension
Entries
Multiple
Application fee
75 EUR
Processing
10–60 days
Apply
At an embassy
Valid for
12 months
Max total stay
1,095 days
Income required
3,500 EUR/mo
Net of tax; a spouse adds 20% and each child 15%.
Other fees
- Residence permit
- 1,000 EUR
Who can apply
Open to most passports, with 31 excluded.
Excluded passports (31)
Requirements
- EUR 3,500 monthly net incomeRequiredNet monthly income of at least EUR 3,500, plus 20% for a spouse and 15% for each child.
- Remote work for employers or clients abroadRequiredYou must work remotely, using telecommunications technology, for an employer or clients registered outside Greece. Working for Greek companies, as an employee or freelancer, is not allowed.
- Health insurance covering the stayRequiredHealth insurance covering hospital and medical care in Greece for the whole stay.
- Clean criminal recordRequiredA recent criminal record certificate from your country of residence.
- Apply at a consulate before travellingInfoSince February 2026 the initial application must be filed at a Greek consulate abroad. Tourists and visa-exempt visitors can no longer apply after arriving in Greece.
- For non-EU nationalsInfoEU, EEA and Swiss citizens do not need this visa: they can live and work in Greece under free movement.
Documents to prepare
- Passport
- Employment contract or client agreements with entities outside Greece
- Proof of EUR 3,500 monthly net income
- Health insurance certificate
- Criminal record certificate
- Proof of accommodation
How to apply
Last verified 2026-10-12
Apply at the consulate
~14 daysSubmit the national visa application at the Greek consulate covering your residence.
Travel and settle
~14 daysEnter Greece, obtain a tax number and register your address.
Convert to a residence permit
~60 daysBefore the visa expires, apply for the two-year digital nomad residence permit.
Extending the stay
Extendable
Yes
Per extension
730 days
Where
In country
Before the visa expires, apply in Greece for a two-year digital nomad residence permit, which can be renewed while the conditions are met.
Tax and health
Tax
After 183 days you become a Greek tax resident. A 50% income tax exemption for seven years is available to people who transfer their tax residence to Greece and work there, subject to conditions.
Insurance
Required. Health insurance covering hospital and medical care in Greece.
Healthcare
Insurance covering Greece is mandatory.
Immigration and tax rules change without notice and depend on your nationality and circumstances. Confirm with the official source below or a qualified adviser before acting on anything here.
Good to know
- Ask an accountant about the 50% tax exemption for new residents
- Apply for the residence permit well before the visa expires
- In-country applications are no longer accepted for first-time applicants
- Fees and documents vary between consulates
Official source
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