Visas

🇬🇷 Greece Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomad Visa: $3,815/mo income, 1 year initial stay, ~2 months processing, path to permanent residency. Requirements, tax treatment, and 2026 rules.

$3,815/mo
Income req.
1 year
Initial stay
~2 months
Processing
5 yr
Path to PR
183
Days to tax residency

Eligibility requirements

  • Minimum income proof required
  • Health insurance required
  • Clean criminal record required
  • Business plan not required
  • Local partner not required
  • Local director not required
  • Physical office not required
  • Job creation not required

Income requirements are for gross income from sources outside Greece, proven with bank statements and tax returns. Most programs do not accept income earned from local clients - that requires a standard work permit.

Income threshold and costs

Minimum income$3,815/mo
Minimum investment-
Application fee$1,200
Typical legal fees$2,000
Health insurance requiredYes
Clean criminal recordYes
Business plan requiredNo
Local partner requiredNo
Local director requiredNo
Physical office requiredNo

Tax treatment while on the visa

Tax systemWorldwide
Tax residency threshold183 days
Foreign employment income taxedNo
Top personal income tax rate44%
CFC rulesYes
Economic substance requiredNo
Special regime: Non-Dom / Article 5A (flat EUR 100K) and Article 5C (50% income tax reduction)Greece offers Non-Dom / Article 5A (flat EUR 100K) and Article 5C (50% income tax reduction) at a 7% rate for up to 15 years.

A digital nomad visa does not by itself change your tax residency. Your tax residency is determined by days present and other ties under Greece's rules. Use the tax residency calculator to check where you cross the threshold.

Duration, renewal, and presence

Initial stay1 year
RenewableYes
Max renewals-
Min days in country / year183 days
Days before tax residency183 days
Presence trackingStrict

Permanent establishment risk: MODERATE - Greek DNV legislation does not include explicit PE safe-harbor provisions. Sole contractors face lower risk than employed nomads representing an employer. Get local tax counsel before relocating.. Running an active business with local clients or employees from Greece can create a taxable presence even on a nomad visa.

Path to permanent residency and citizenship

Path to PRYes
PR after5 years
Path to citizenshipYes
Citizenship after7 years
Spouse includedYes
Spouse work rightsNo
Work rightsself employment only
Can operate a businessNo

Watch-outs and recent changes

Recent policy changeFebruary 2026 (Law 5275/2026): applicants must now obtain a Type D National Visa from a Greek consulate before entering Greece. Can no longer apply from within Greece as a tourist.
Watch outEUR 3,500/month after-tax income threshold is steep. Cannot work for a Greek employer or operate a Greek-registered business. Spouse does not receive work rights. Income increases 20% for spouse, 15% per child.

Strong choice for remote-first founders. 12-month visa converts to 2-year residence permit. May qualify for 50% income tax reduction for new tax residents (7 years).

How Greece compares to other DNVs

Side-by-side against other popular digital nomad visa programs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the income requirement for the Greece digital nomad visa?

The Digital Nomad Visa requires at least $3,815/mo in gross income from sources outside Greece, proven with bank statements and tax returns.

Do I pay tax in Greece on foreign income while on the DNV?

No. Foreign-source employment income is generally not taxed in Greece while you remain non-resident for tax purposes. Watch the days-before-tax-residency limit (183 days) - staying longer can trigger full tax residency.

How long is the Greece DNV valid?

The initial stay is 1 year, renewable. Processing typically takes ~2 months.

Can the Greece DNV lead to permanent residency?

Yes. The Digital Nomad Visa offers a path to permanent residency after 5 years, and citizenship after 7 years.

Can I bring my family on the Greece digital nomad visa?

Yes. A spouse can be included (without independent work rights). Dependents are typically covered under the same permit - check the dependent requirements for your situation.

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