Greece Digital Nomad Visa
Greece's Digital Nomad Visa lets non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals reside in Greece while working remotely for foreign employers or clients — a popular route given Greece's climate, culture, and relatively low cost of living.
At a glance
- Minimum monthly income
- €3,500 — net, for a single applicant
- With a spouse
- €4,200/month — +20% over the single-applicant threshold
- With a spouse + 1 child
- €4,830/month — +15% per additional dependent child thereafter
- Application fees
- €225 total — €75 application + €150 administration
- Processing time
- ≈ 10 working days — notably fast among the countries covered here
- Validity
- 12 months — extendable to a 2-year Digital Nomad Residence Permit
What you'll need
- Valid passport, meeting the destination country's minimum validity requirement Required
- Completed visa/residence-permit application form Required
- Proof of remote work — employment contract, own registered business, or freelance client contracts based outside the destination country Required
- Proof of income meeting the minimum threshold — bank statements, pay slips, or tax returns Required
- Health insurance valid for the full duration of stay Required
- Proof of accommodation Required
- Criminal record certificate from your home country, apostilled and translated Required
- Declaration letter stating your intention to work remotely and not engage in local employment Required
- Medical certificate confirming good health Required
How it works
Gather your documents
Application form, passport, photos, proof of remote work, proof of income, health insurance, criminal record check, accommodation proof, medical certificate, and declaration letter.
Submit your application
Apply at the nearest Greek embassy or consulate.
Pay the fees
€75 application fee + €150 administration fee.
Await a decision
Processing typically takes up to 10 working days.
Register your residence
Upon arrival in Greece, register your temporary residence address at the local Aliens and Immigration Department within 30 days.
Apply for your residence permit
This extends your stay beyond the initial visa period.
Extension and tax treatment
After the initial 12-month visa, holders can apply for a Digital Nomad Residence Permit, extending the stay up to 2 years. Greece also offers a notable tax incentive: digital nomads are exempt from Greek income tax for the first 183 days if they remain tax residents of another country. Staying longer may subject you to local income tax rates — worth planning around with a tax advisor rather than assuming either way.
What it costs
Government fees
- Application fee
- €75 — one-time
- Administration fee
- €150 — one-time
BIZ TRP fees
- Application & route support
- Ask us for a quote — from €120/hour
Why work with BIZ TRP
Greece's fast processing is only an advantage if your income documentation is right the first time — the sliding income scale for spouses and dependents is easy to miscalculate.
- Income threshold confirmation. We confirm the exact income figure your application needs to clear, including for a spouse and any dependent children.
- Document preparation. We prepare your full document set — including the declaration letter and medical certificate — before your embassy appointment.
- Extension planning. We help you plan the move to the 2-year Digital Nomad Residence Permit before your initial visa expires.
Common questions
How fast is Greece's processing compared to other countries?
Notably fast — around 10 working days, among the quickest of the digital nomad routes we cover, versus weeks to months for several other European countries.
Will I owe Greek income tax?
Not for the first 183 days, as long as you remain a tax resident of another country. Staying longer may bring you into Greek tax residency and local income tax rates — worth confirming with a tax advisor before you commit to a timeline.
Can I extend beyond the first year?
Yes — after the initial 12-month visa, you can apply for a Digital Nomad Residence Permit, extending your stay up to 2 years.
Ready to move to Greece?
BIZ TRP confirms your exact income threshold and manages your Greece Digital Nomad Visa application from documentation to residence registration.
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