Income required
€3,500/month
Digital Nomad Visa · 🇬🇷 Greece
Greece Digital Nomad Visa (2026): income, cost & how to apply
Figures verified · July 2026Mediterranean base with a straightforward income test and a 2-year permit stage.
Stay
1 yr → 2-yr permit
Government fees
€75 + permit
Basis of the income figure
€3,500 net per month, fixed in the law that created the visa (Law 4825/2021). Unlike wage-indexed countries, this figure has stayed put.Do you qualify? Check in 10 seconds
Family maths: +20% for a spouse and +15% per child, i.e. a couple needs €4,200/month and a family of four €5,250/month. (This checker applies an exact published uplift.)
Requirements at a glance
- Non-EU/EEA citizen working remotely for employers or clients outside Greece
- Net income ≥ €3,500/month, documented with contracts and bank statements
- A declaration that you won't work for Greek employers or clients
- Health insurance, accommodation proof, clean criminal record
How to apply
- Apply at the Greek consulate for your place of residence with the standard file (work proof, income, insurance, accommodation).
- Enter Greece on the 1-year visa.
- Before it expires, apply to convert to the 2-year digital-nomad residence permit.
- Renew in 2-year blocks while you still qualify.
Money: savings alternative & taxes
Savings route. Consulates may accept equivalent bank savings; practice varies.
Tax. Non-resident nomads staying under 183 days generally owe no Greek tax on foreign income. Become tax-resident and normal rates apply — Greece's 50% incoming-worker tax break targets people taking up Greek employment, so most nomads can't use it.
Processing time. Officially 10 days for the visa decision once your file is complete — one of the fastest in Europe on paper; consulate appointment lead times vary.
Worth knowing: The €3,500 figure is net, not gross — budget accordingly when you convert from your salary.
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Get matched with a lawyerFrequently asked questions
What income is required for the Greece digital nomad visa?
€3,500 net per month for a single applicant. Add 20% for a spouse (€4,200 total) and 15% per child — a family of four needs €5,250/month.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Greece?
Not on foreign income while you remain a non-resident (generally under 183 days/year). Staying longer makes you tax-resident and Greek progressive rates apply to worldwide income. Greece's special 50% incoming-worker incentive is aimed at people taking Greek employment, so typical nomads don't qualify.
How long can I stay in Greece as a digital nomad?
One year on the initial visa, then a 2-year residence permit you can renew in further 2-year increments — effectively open-ended while you keep meeting the conditions.
Can I work for Greek clients on this visa?
No. You must declare that your work is exclusively for employers and clients outside Greece; taking Greek work requires a different permit.
Primary source: Greek Ministry of Migration and Asylum. Thresholds tied to wages or salaries change every year — the figures above were verified July 2026. Travel insurance that satisfies visa requirements: nomad insurance from ~€2/day.