- Digital nomad visa
- Yes
Digital Nomad Visa / Remote Work Visa
Overall7/10Easier visas than about 75% of cities
Good to know
Good to Know
- The 90-day visa-free allowance is shared across the WHOLE Schengen Area, not per country — time spent in Greece counts against the same 90-day total as time spent in France, Italy, Spain, etc.
- Because Mykonos has no separate immigration checkpoint from mainland Greece for Schengen purposes, arriving by ferry from another Greek island or flying in from Athens does not reset or add to your 90-day allowance.
- If you're already close to your 90-day limit elsewhere in Schengen before arriving in Mykonos, border officials can deny entry or boarding — track your days carefully using the official EU 'Schengen calculator' rather than estimating.
- From late 2026 visa-exempt nomads will likely need to register for ETIAS online before flying to Mykonos — this is a quick, low-cost pre-authorization, not a change to the 90-day rule itself.
- Mykonos is not excluded from the Digital Nomad Visa — permit holders can legally base themselves on Mykonos or any other Greek island or city; it's a national permit, not tied to one location.
- As of January 27, 2026, you need six consecutive months of income proof (not three) before applying, so plan your bank statement/invoice history well ahead of your application date.
- As of February 2026, you can no longer apply for the Digital Nomad Visa/permit from inside Greece — the D-visa application must be filed at a Greek consulate abroad first.
- If you spend more than 183 days per year in Greece you'll likely become a Greek tax resident, which has real tax filing consequences even if 100% of your income is foreign-earned — get local tax advice before committing to a long stay.
- The 50% income tax reduction is a separate application/benefit tied to Greek tax residency status, not something granted automatically with the visa — confirm eligibility with a Greek tax advisor (AADE).
Visa Free Entry
- Framework
- Greece is a full member of the Schengen Area and applies the common EU short-stay visa policy; Mykonos, as part of Greece, falls under this same national/EU framework — there is no island-specific entry rule.
- Who Qualifies
- Citizens of the EU/EEA and Switzerland, plus nationals of a large list of visa-exempt third countries (including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, UAE, and Israel, among others) do not need a visa for short tourist or business stays.
- Official Source
- https://www.mfa.gr/en/services/visas-for-foreigners-traveling-to-greece/countries-requiring-or-not-requiring-a-visa/
- Overstay Consequences
- Overstaying the 90/180-day limit can result in fines, entry bans elsewhere in the Schengen Area recorded in the SIS II system, and possible deportation.
- Upcoming Change ETIAS
- The EU's ETIAS electronic travel authorization is expected to become mandatory for currently visa-exempt travelers heading to Greece and the wider Schengen Area starting in the last quarter of 2026; this is a pre-travel online registration, not a traditional visa, and does not change the 90/180-day stay limit.
- Duration And Calculation
- Visa-exempt nationals and Schengen visa holders may stay for a maximum of 90 days within any rolling 180-day period across the entire Schengen Area (not just Greece). Days do not need to be consecutive — entries and exits can be spread across the 180-day window as long as the 90-day cap is not exceeded.
- Process For Exempt Nationals
- No visa application is required before travel. Standard entry conditions apply: a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date (issued within the last 10 years, per some carrier guidance), proof of sufficient funds, proof of accommodation, and a return/onward ticket may be requested by border officials.
- Process For Non Exempt Nationals
- Nationals not on the visa-exempt list (e.g. China, India, South Africa) must obtain a short-stay Schengen 'C' visa in advance from a Greek consulate or embassy, applying no earlier than 6 months and generally no later than 15 calendar days before travel, with proof of Schengen-wide travel medical insurance of at least €30,000.
- Tax Residency Note
- Staying and working in Greece for 183 days or more within a calendar year can trigger Greek tax residency obligations — a separate issue from the 90-day Schengen entry limit and relevant to nomads considering longer stays.
Digital Nomad Visa And Tax
- Visa Name
- 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 a February 2026 procedural overhaul under Law 5275/2026.
- Restrictions
- Holders cannot take local Greek employment or earn from Greek clients — the visa is strictly for remote work performed for entities based outside Greece; family members admitted alongside the main applicant are likewise not permitted to work locally.
- Visa Ease Tier
- moderate
- Visa Ease Tier Rationale
- A relatively high €3,500/month net-income bar, a newly mandatory consulate-only application step (Feb 2026), and apostilled multi-country criminal record requirements add friction, but the pathway is well-established with a clear 2-year renewable residence permit and standard Schengen 90/180-day visa-free baseline for short stays without it.
Fees
- Additional Fee Per Family Member
- €150
- Application Fee Primary Applicant
- €1,000
Tax Notes
- Caveat
- This 50% reduction is a general expat/relocation tax incentive tied to becoming a Greek tax resident, not an automatic feature of the Digital Nomad Visa itself, and must be applied for separately through Greek tax authorities (AADE).
- Special Tax Regime
- Qualifying individuals who transfer their tax residency to Greece can, under Law 4172/2013 Article 5B, have only 50% of their employment or freelance income subject to Greek income tax for up to seven years.
- Tax Residency Trigger
- Spending more than 183 days in Greece in a calendar year generally makes an individual a Greek tax resident, which can create Greek tax obligations even on income earned entirely abroad.
Application Path
- Step 1
- Apply for the Type D Digital Nomad Visa at the nearest Greek consulate/embassy (or via VFS Global in some countries) before travel.
- Step 2
- Since 5 February 2026 (Law 5275/2026), in-country applications for the Digital Nomad residence permit at the Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum have been abolished — the D visa must now be obtained abroad at a consulate first.
- Step 3
- After entering Greece on the D visa, apply to convert it into a two-year Digital Nomad Residence Permit through the Ministry of Migration and Asylum.
- Processing Time
- Visa applications are typically decided within about 10 working days; the subsequent residence-permit review can take up to 40 working days, with a realistic end-to-end timeline of roughly 1–3 months.
Documents Required
- Valid passport (valid for at least 3 months beyond the intended stay)
- Completed D-visa application form
- Proof of stable remote income meeting the threshold (6 months of statements as of Jan 2026)
- Proof of remote work arrangement (employment contract, freelance/client agreements, or business registration showing foreign clients)
- Private health insurance valid for the full visa/permit duration, from a provider authorized to operate in Greece
- Proof of accommodation in Greece (e.g. a rental agreement)
- Clean criminal record certificate from every country of residence in the last five years, apostilled and officially translated into Greek or English
- Additional documentation and fee for any accompanying spouse/partner or children
Income Requirement
- Acceptable Proof
- Employment contracts, payslips, client agreements, invoices, bank statements, or tax returns showing regular remote income from outside Greece.
- Proof Period Required
- As of 27 January 2026, applicants must show six consecutive months of qualifying income (raised from three months previously).
- Primary Applicant Monthly Net
- €3,500
- Spouse Or Partner Addition Monthly
- €700
- Per Dependent Child Addition Monthly
- €525
- Notes
- Income must come exclusively from a foreign employer or non-Greek clients; the visa does not permit working for a Greek employer or Greek-sourced clients.
Validity And Renewal
- Initial Visa
- The Type D visa itself is a single-entry document valid for up to 12 months and is not renewable.
- Long Term Path
- Five years of continuous legal residence can make a holder eligible for an EU long-term residence permit; sources differ on whether a further non-profit residence route is available after the initial 2-year permit, so this should be reconfirmed with a consulate or immigration lawyer before relying on it.
- Residence Permit
- Once converted, the Digital Nomad Residence Permit is valid for 2 years and is renewable for successive 2-year periods provided income and other requirements continue to be met.
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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- 1.mfa.gr
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