Visas in Chania

Good to Know

• The 90/180-day clock is Schengen-wide, not Greece-specific — time spent in Italy, France, or any other Schengen country in the prior 180 days eats into the days available for Chania and the rest of Greece.
• Starting late 2026, most visa-exempt nomads (US, UK, Canada, Australia, etc.) will need to complete a quick online ETIAS authorization before flying in — budget a few extra minutes before booking, though it won't extend the 90-day limit.
• If you want to stay past 90 days, apply for the right permit (e.g. Digital Nomad Visa or long-stay national visa) before you arrive — Greek authorities rarely grant tourist-stay extensions after the fact.
• As of 5 February 2026, you can no longer fly into Greece as a tourist and convert to a Digital Nomad residence permit once there — you must apply at a Greek consulate in your home country before traveling.
• The €3,500/month figure is a NET (after-tax) income requirement, and most consulates want to see several months of consistent income history, not just a single contract.
• If you keep your Greek stay under 183 days in a calendar year, you generally owe no Greek tax on your foreign income — many nomads deliberately manage their calendar around this line.
• Fee figures for the visa/residence permit vary noticeably between sources (some cite ~€225 total, others over €1,000) — confirm the exact current fee schedule with your specific consulate before applying.
• The widely advertised '50% tax break for 7 years' is a real Greek incentive for new tax residents, but whether Digital Nomad visa holders specifically qualify (versus those earning income from Greek sources) is disputed — get local tax advice if you plan to become a tax resident.
• Chania (Crete) is a popular Digital Nomad visa base with decent coworking and internet infrastructure, but as a nomad you'd still apply through a Greek consulate abroad, not locally in Chania.