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Greece Digital Nomad Visa / Remote Work Visa

Overall6/10Easier visas than about 55% of cities

Good to know

Good to Know

  • The 90/180 day count is Schengen-wide, not just Greece — if you've already spent time in France, Italy, Spain, etc. in the prior 180 days, that eats into your Corfu allowance too.
  • Corfu's entry points (airport, or ferries from Italy/Albania) apply the exact same Schengen rules as mainland Greece — there's no separate island-specific tourist visa for the nationalities covered by the 90/180 rule.
  • Bring proof of onward travel and accommodation — Greek border officers can and do ask for it, especially during peak summer season.
  • If you need more than 90 days, Greece's Digital Nomad Visa or a national (Type D) visa are separate long-stay routes — not covered by this visa-free baseline.
  • ETIAS (a small online pre-authorization fee) is coming for visa-exempt nationals but wasn't yet mandatory as of mid-2026 — check the official ETIAS site before booking if traveling near the rollout date.
  • As of January 2026, applicants must show six consecutive months of qualifying income/bank statements rather than three, so build a longer paper trail before applying.
  • Since February 2026, you can no longer fly to Greece visa-free or on a tourist visa and convert to digital nomad status once there — the Type D visa must be obtained at a consulate in your home country before you travel.
  • The €3,500/month figure is a net (after-tax) income threshold, and it scales up meaningfully with a spouse (+20%) and each child (+15%), which catches some families off guard.
  • Staying past 183 days in Greece can make you a Greek tax resident on worldwide income even if all your clients and employer are abroad — the 50% tax-reduction incentive is a separate application with AADE, not automatic.
  • Document translation and apostille requirements are strict and each consulate can request a slightly different list, so confirm the exact checklist with your specific consulate rather than relying on generic guides.

Visa Free Entry

Regime
Schengen Area — Greece is a full member
Baseline Rule
90 days within any rolling 180-day period, calculated across the entire Schengen Area combined (not per-country, so time spent elsewhere in Schengen counts against the Corfu/Greece allowance)
Official Source
Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs — mfa.gr visa pages
Overstay Consequences
Fines, possible deportation, and a Schengen-wide entry ban recorded in the Schengen Information System (SIS II) for overstaying the 90/180-day limit

How Many Days

EU EEA Swiss
Unlimited/indefinite stay, no day-counting
Visa Exempt Nationals
Maximum 90 days in any 180-day window, multiple entries allowed as long as the rolling total doesn't exceed 90 days

Who Qualifies

Everyone Else
Must apply in advance for a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa at a Greek consulate or embassy before travel
EU EEA Swiss Citizens
No time limit — free movement, no visa or entry stamp required
Visa Exempt Third Country Nationals
Nationals of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brazil, and roughly 50 other countries on the EU's visa-exempt list can enter without a visa for short stays

Upcoming Change ETIAS

Visa fee
€7.00
Status
Not yet mandatory as of mid-2026
Validity
Once required, expected to be valid for up to 3 years or until passport expiry, covering multiple entries
What It Is
An online pre-travel authorization (not a visa) that visa-exempt nationals will need before flying to Greece once fully rolled out

Process For Visa Exempt Nationals

  • No visa application needed in advance
  • Passport must be issued within the last 10 years and valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen Area
  • Immigration officers may ask for proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds on entry
  • Entry and exit are digitally recorded; day-counting is done automatically once the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is fully operational

Digital Nomad Visa And Tax

Visa Name
Greece Digital Nomad Visa / Remote Work Visa (Type D national visa, converting to a Digital Nomad Residence Permit)
Legal Basis
Introduced under Law 4825/2021, later incorporated into Law 5038/2023, with process rules updated by Law 5275/2026 (effective 5 February 2026).
Visa Ease Tier
moderate
Visa Ease Tier Rationale
Greece offers a genuine multi-year digital nomad pathway with family inclusion and a real tax incentive, but a comparatively high €3,500/month net income bar, a February 2026 rule change requiring consulate-only applications before travel (no more in-country conversion from a tourist/visa-free stay), and a strict 183-day tax-residency trigger add real bureaucratic and planning complexity.

Tax Notes

Standard Tax Rates
Greece uses a progressive personal income tax scale for employment/business income starting at 9% and rising to 44% for income above €40,000.
Caveat
The visa/residence permit and tax residency are legally separate matters — holding the permit does not by itself trigger or exempt from Greek tax; individuals should track cumulative days in Greece and get local tax advice.
Special Incentive
Under Law 4172/2013, Article 5B, individuals who transfer their tax residence to Greece can apply for a 50% reduction on Greek income tax on qualifying employment or freelance income for up to 7 years — this is a separate registration with the Greek tax authority (AADE) and is not automatically granted by holding the digital nomad visa itself.
Tax Residency Trigger
Presence in Greece for more than 183 cumulative days within a 12-month period generally makes an individual a Greek tax resident, taxable on worldwide income from the first day of presence, subject to limited exceptions.
Non Resident Treatment
Staying under 183 days in a given year generally means the person is not treated as a Greek tax resident and is taxed only on Greek-source income, if any.

Renewal Path

Renewal Terms
Renewable in further increments provided the holder continues to meet the income, remote-work, insurance, and accommodation requirements; sources vary on whether subsequent renewals are also 2-year periods or can shift to a 3-year term, so applicants should confirm current rules with their local Immigration Office or a lawyer at renewal time.
Long Term Path
Five years of continuous legal residence in Greece can open eligibility for an EU long-term residence permit; longer continuous residence (commonly cited around 7 years, with language/integration requirements) can be a path toward Greek citizenship.
Residence Permit Validity
The Digital Nomad Residence Permit is issued for 2 years after conversion in Greece.

Application Path

Step 1
Apply for the Type D national visa at the nearest Greek consulate/embassy (or via VFS Global where applicable), submitting income, work, insurance, criminal record, and accommodation documents.
Step 2
The Type D visa itself is valid for up to 12 months and is not renewable — it is a one-time entry document.
Step 3
After entering Greece, apply to convert it into a Digital Nomad Residence Permit through the Ministry of Migration and Asylum before the D visa expires.
Current Route
As of 5 February 2026 (Law 5275/2026), in-country applications for the Digital Nomad residence permit have been abolished; applicants must obtain the Type D Digital Nomad Visa from a Greek consulate/embassy in their home country before traveling to Greece — arriving on a tourist visa or visa-free status and converting in-country is no longer possible.
Processing Time
Visa decisions are commonly cited at around 10 working days after a complete submission, with the subsequent residence permit review taking longer (some sources cite up to 40 working days), for a realistic total of roughly 1–3 months door to door.

Documents Required

  • Valid passport (consulates commonly require validity of at least 3–6 months beyond the intended stay, with blank visa pages)
  • Proof of remote employment or freelance/business activity with entities based outside Greece (employment contract, freelance/client agreements, or business registration)
  • Proof of income meeting the threshold: payslips, invoices, tax returns, or six consecutive months of bank statements
  • Private health insurance valid for the full duration of stay, from a provider authorized to operate in Greece
  • Clean criminal record certificate (apostilled and translated into Greek or English), generally required when applying from outside Greece
  • Proof of accommodation in Greece (rental agreement, lease, or booking)
  • Signed declaration that the applicant will not work for a Greek employer or provide services within the Greek domestic market
  • Recent passport-sized photographs and completed application form
  • For family members: apostilled proof of relationship (marriage or birth certificates)

Income Requirements

Spouse Or Partner Addition Percent
20%
Per Dependent Child Addition Percent
15%
Income Source Rule
Income must come from employment, freelance clients, or a business based outside Greece — Greek-source income does not count and holders may not take local Greek jobs.
Income Proof Period Required
As of 27 January 2026, applicants must show six consecutive months of bank statements/income evidence at or above the threshold (previously three months).
Example Couple Minimum Monthly
€4,200
Primary Applicant Minimum Monthly Net Income
€3,500
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026

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