Greece digital nomad visa for your nationality
Key facts at a glance
Minimum income
€3,500/month
net monthly income (after tax)
Savings required
None set
No fixed savings figure is published; consulates expect consistent income evidence.
Maximum stay
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Processing time
Around 10 business days at the consulate for the Type-D visa
the residence-permit stage follows after arrival.
Application fee
~€75 Type-D visa fee
plus ~€1,000 for the residence permit and a €16 card fee.
Degree required
No
Income does the filtering
Full requirements
- Program
- Digital Nomad Visa (National Type-D → Residence Permit)
- Minimum income
- €3,500 per month (net monthly income (after tax))
- Savings
- No fixed requirement — No fixed savings figure is published; consulates expect consistent income evidence.
- Duration & renewal
- Up to 2 years. 12-month national Type-D visa, converted after arrival into a 2-year residence permit. Renewable thereafter.
- Processing time
- Around 10 business days at the consulate for the Type-D visa; the residence-permit stage follows after arrival.
- Fees
- ~€75 Type-D visa fee, plus ~€1,000 for the residence permit and a €16 card fee.
- Family
- Spouse or partner (+20% income) and dependent children (+15% each) apply for their own visas. Family members may live in Greece but cannot work there.
- Apply from abroad
- Yes — Since Law 5275/2026 took effect in February 2026, Greece is consular-first: you must obtain the Type-D visa from a Greek consulate before traveling.
- Apply in country
- No — The in-country application route was closed in February 2026. Do not travel to Greece as a tourist intending to convert — apply at the consulate first.
- Degree / experience
- Not required — No degree or experience requirement; the income threshold does the filtering.
- Remote work history
- Not officially specified — No fixed minimum is published; expect to show an employment contract or stable client history.
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
Tax notes
Article 5C offers a 50% income-tax reduction for 7 years to eligible new tax residents — but the conditions are strict and it does not automatically cover remote employees of foreign companies. Note that 183 days in Greece makes you a Greek tax resident, taxable on worldwide income.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Sources & verification
- Official source: Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum (official portal) ↗
- Last verified: October 8, 2026
- Something changed? Report an error and we will review it against the official source.
Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying.
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