Greece digital nomad visa

Key requirements

Plan for about €3,500 net per month for one adult (more for family), then a Type D consulate visa before travel. The USD figure here is only for planning.

• 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)Consulate Type D first (often weeks), then residence card in Greece (often 1–3 months)

Under Law 5275/2026 (in force from early February 2026), you generally cannot enter as a tourist or visa-free visitor and then file the first digital nomad residence card from inside Greece. Start at the Greek consulate that covers where you live.

1. 1

   Book the Greek consulate for a Type D visa

   Apply for the national long-stay (Type D) digital nomad visa at the Greek consulate that handles your country of residence before you travel.

   • •Do not plan to convert from a short tourist stay under current rules.
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 stamp 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 the Type D visa forms, photos, and declarations, and pay the consular fee your post lists (often about €75).

8. 8

   Submit and give biometrics if required

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

9. 9

   Enter Greece on the Type D visa

   Travel only after the Type D visa is issued. Enter within the visa validity window shown on the sticker.

10. 10

    Apply for the residence card in Greece

    After arrival, file for the digital nomad residence permit (often through the migration portal), finish biometrics, and track renewal windows. Keep meeting income, insurance, and remote-work conditions.

    • •Expect a separate residence-permit fee after the visa (often about €1,000). Confirm the live amount.

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: 2026-09-05

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 (about €3,500 for one adult). 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.
• •Under Law 5275/2026, start with a national Type D visa at the Greek consulate that covers where you live. Entering as a tourist and filing the first residence card inside Greece is generally closed.
• •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 Type D appointment rules and document lists with the Greek embassy that handles your area before you book flights.

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, a mandatory consulate step before travel, and differences between embassies.

Visa updates

Policy notes that mention this pathway on Country To Live.

• Greece digital nomads must get a Type D visa before travelSep 5, 2026