Greece
Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Greece’s Law 4825/2021 digital-nomad route in 2026 targets non-EU/EEA remote employees and freelancers who can show stable net income from abroad, a Greek address, and health cover — with a published monthly net income floor in euros.
Key requirements
Official thresholds are in euros and tied to net income. The USD figure here is a planning anchor only — refresh the exchange rate and MFA / migration ministry guidance before you budget.
- Minimum income (model)~$3,800 / month (model)
- 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
Citizenship & nationality
The Greek digital-nomad visa is designed for third-country nationals who work remotely for clients or employers outside Greece. EU/EEA/Swiss citizens already use free movement and do not need this national visa category to base themselves in Greece.
- •Income is commonly assessed as monthly net (after tax) in euros, with higher totals if you include a spouse or dependent children.
- •You must show that your work is performed for non-Greek entities and that you are not displacing the local labour market — contracts, employer letters, and invoices matter.
- •Police certificates and translations are consulate-specific; applicants with complex travel or residence histories may need certificates from more than one country.
- •Tax treatment for holders who become Greek tax residents has shifted over time (including targeted incentives) — separate from immigration approval.
Confirm 2026 appointment rules, document checklists, and whether you must apply from your country of residence with the Greek consulate that has jurisdiction over you.
How our tool models it
Broad nationality access (in our model)
We do not model specific exclusions for this pathway yet. Always confirm with official guidance.
Best for
- •Remote workers who want a clear digital-nomad-style pathway
- •Remote employment or freelance income from outside the host country
- •People planning longer stays and clearer residency footprints
Long-term path
- Permanent residence: Yes
- Citizenship: Limited / case-by-case
Renewals depend on continuing to meet income and genuine-remote-work tests. Time legally resident in Greece can count toward long-term EU residence and eventual naturalisation under separate language and integration rules.
Practical difficulty
medium
Indicative only — depends on documents, timing, and policy updates.
Medium difficulty reflects solid documentation expectations and consulate variance, not exotic investment hurdles.
Last reviewed (content freshness): 2026-04-16
Visa rules can change. Always verify details with official immigration sources before applying.