Greece digital nomad visa

Key requirements

Official amounts are in euros and use net income. The USD figure here is only for planning. Check the exchange rate and foreign ministry guidance before you budget.

• Income we use for estimates~$3,800 / month (estimate)
• SavingsNot modeled as required
• Accepted income typesRemote salary, Freelance income
• Remote work allowedYes
• Local employment allowedNo
• Health insuranceUsually required
• Criminal record checkUsually required
• Accommodation proofUsually required
• Bank accountUsually required
• Processing (rough)Several weeks to a few months

Some applicants apply at a Greek consulate abroad; others file in Greece depending on nationality and lawful presence. Use the process your authority publishes.

1. 1

   Confirm filing route and timing

   Decide whether you apply at a Greek consulate in your country of residence or in Greece under rules for your nationality and status.

2. 2

   Document net income in euros

   Collect bank statements, payslips, contracts, or invoices showing you meet the published monthly net threshold, including higher amounts for dependents.

   • •Use a buffer above the minimum to reduce currency risk.
   • •Show recurring income, not one-off spikes.
3. 3

   Prove the remote work relationship

   Employees need an employer letter confirming remote permission. Freelancers need client contracts and invoices with clients based outside Greece.

4. 4

   Secure a Greek address

   Prepare lease, booking, or host declaration so names and addresses match your application.

5. 5

   Buy qualifying health insurance

   Get coverage valid in Greece for the required period and obtain an insurer letter suitable for immigration.

6. 6

   Get police records translated

   Order criminal record certificates for your residence history, then apostille and translate as the consulate demands.

   • •If you lived in several countries, you may need several certificates.
7. 7

   Prepare forms, photos, and fees

   Complete visa or residence forms, photos, declarations, and pay fees for your filing route.

8. 8

   Submit and give biometrics if required

   Attend your appointment, submit the full pack, and provide biometrics when asked. Keep copies of everything.

9. 9

   Enter or stay lawfully in Greece

   If applying from abroad, enter within visa validity. If applying in country, keep your stay lawful while you wait for a decision.

10. 10

    Get your card and plan renewals

    After approval, finish in-country formalities and track renewal windows. Keep meeting income, insurance, and remote-work conditions.

This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Greece’s procedures, income thresholds, and consulate checklists can change. Verify with official migration guidance and your consulate before you apply.

Pathway last reviewed: 2026-05-15

Citizenship & nationality

This visa is for people who are not EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens and work remotely for clients or employers outside Greece. EU citizens can live in Greece under free movement and do not need this visa.

• •Income is usually checked as monthly net pay after tax in euros. You need more if you add a spouse or dependent children.
• •You must show work for companies outside Greece and that you are not taking a local job. Contracts, employer letters, and invoices matter.
• •Police certificates and translations depend on your embassy. If you lived in several countries, you may need records from more than one.
• •Tax rules for people who become Greek tax residents have changed over time, including some incentives. That is separate from getting the visa.

Confirm 2026 appointment rules, document lists, and whether you must apply from your country of residence with the Greek embassy that handles your area.

Best for

• •Remote workers looking for a formal digital nomad visa
• •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country
• •People planning to stay several years with a clear residence record

Long-term path

• Permanent residence: Yes
• Citizenship: Possible, but depends on your case

Renewals require you to keep meeting income and remote-work rules. Legal time in Greece can count toward long-term EU residence and later citizenship, with separate language and integration rules.

Practical difficulty

medium

Rough guide only. Your case depends on papers, timing, and rule changes.

Rated medium because of solid paperwork and differences between embassies, not because of a large investment requirement.