Greek Digital Nomad Visa at a glance
WHAT YOU OBTAIN
Visa, then a two-year permit
A consular visa for up to 12 months; apply in Greece for residence before the visa expires.
WHO IT SUITS
Remote workers
Employees, freelancers and self-employed people working for employers or clients outside Greece.
INCOME
€3,500 net a month
Prove income with work contracts or a bank account, net of tax where the work is performed.
FAMILY
Spouse, partner and children
A spouse or partner adds 20% to the income requirement; each child under 18 adds 15%. Family visas have the same term.
PRESENCE AND TRAVEL
Short stays across Schengen
Up to 90 days in any 180 in other Schengen states, with a valid visa or permit and standard entry conditions met.
MAIN STAGES
Visa and residence
Consular visa, arrival in Greece, residence application and card, then renewal.
WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE GREECE
Keep your work abroad
Live in Greece and continue your remote work for employers or clients abroad.
Residence for the family
Your spouse or partner and children under 18 receive visas and permits on the same term.
A longer-term home in Greece
Consider a Golden Visa investment, then citizenship after seven qualifying years and integration.
Income and family conditions
| Household | Monthly net income | Calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant alone | €3,500 | 3,500 |
| Applicant with 1 child | €4,025 | 3,500 + 525 |
| Couple | €4,200 | 3,500 + 700 |
| Couple with 1 child | €4,725 | 3,500 + 700 + 525 |
| Couple with 2 children | €5,250 | 3,500 + 700 + 1,050 |
KEY FIGURES
All figures are per month and net of tax in the country where the work is performed. Each percentage is applied to the €3,500 base.
Application eligibility
| Applicant / family | Age and conditions |
|---|---|
| Main applicant | Age not specified; Remote work for non-Greek employers or clients, sufficient income and health cover; no work for Greek employers |
| Spouse | Age not specified; Provide a valid marriage certificate |
| Recognised civil partner | Age not specified; Provide the recognised partnership agreement |
| Minor child | Under 18; Include birth or adoption and custody documents; parental consent where required; Age at application |
| Adding family later | Later family applications are assessed separately under the rules in force at that time |
| Nationality restrictions | For third-country nationals working remotely for employers or clients outside Greece; national-visa and security checks apply |
| Who the restrictions cover | Disclose all current and former nationalities, birthplace and residence history for the applicant and family |
| Residence conditions and exceptions | No published residence-based exception has been identified for this programme. A second passport or overseas residence does not itself establish eligibility |
| Sanctions and background checks | Background, security and source-of-funds checks apply. Sanctions affecting a person, bank or transfer can prevent completion |
Income and the family budget
KEY FIGURES
REQUIRED MONTHLY NET INCOME BY HOUSEHOLD
Monthly income, net of tax in the country where the work is performed.
GOVERNMENT FEES
LIVING COSTS
QUOTED CASE BY CASE
Process and payment schedule
The consulate or its service provider takes your biometrics; the residence permit is filed electronically in Greece before the visa expires.
| Stage | You prepare | Payment | You obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01Visa applicationPayment | Passport, work contract or client contracts, proof of the required monthly net income (€3,500 for one applicant, higher with family members), criminal record and medical certificates, travel insurance. | Visa fee: paid at the consulate | A filed application |
| 02Interview and biometrics | Appear in person at the consulate or its service provider for an interview, fingerprints and a photograph. | — | Consular decision; visa up to 12 months |
| 03Permit application in GreecePayment | Proof of accommodation, private insurance policy, photograph and address details, filed electronically before the visa expires. | €1,000 per adult applicant; €16 card per applicant | Application receipt |
| 04Residence card | Card biometrics and photograph for each applicant. | — | Permit decision; two years, family on the same term |
| 05RenewalPayment | File within two months before expiry. | Fee confirmed at renewal | Extended permit |
The documents to prepare
Prepare these three sets before you contact the consulate.
Work and income
- Contract with an employer outside Greece, contracts with several clients abroad, or a business located outside Greece
- Employment or project contract, or bank account, showing the required monthly net income (€3,500 for one applicant)
- Declaration that you work remotely for employers or clients outside Greece
Personal documents
- Valid passport
- Criminal record certificate
- Medical certificate
- Travel insurance for the visa stage
Family and housing
- Documents proving the relationship of your spouse or partner and children under 18
- Proof of accommodation in Greece
- Private insurance policy valid in Greece
What residence in Greece gives you
WHERE YOU LIVE AND TRAVEL
Greece
- Visa up to 12 months
- Two-year residence permit
Other Schengen states
- Short stays
- 90 days in any 180
IN GREECE
Remote work for clients abroad
The visa and permit cover remote work for employers and clients established outside Greece.
TAX RESIDENCE
Residence follows your home and your days
Greece taxes its tax residents on worldwide income. Residence follows a permanent or main home, habitual residence, the centre of vital interests, or more than 183 days in a 12-month period.
FAMILY
Spouse or partner and children under 18
Family members live in Greece on individual visas and permits that run with yours; employment and business activity in Greece sit outside their permits.
PERMIT
Apply before the visa expires
The residence permit application is lodged in Greece before the visa expires.
Your path to citizenship
Golden Visa investment, qualifying residence and integration, then a citizenship application.
- Digital nomad visa and permitUp to 12 months, then 2 years
- Golden VisaProperty from €250,000
- Seven years of lawful residenceUnder the Golden Visa permit
- PEGP citizenship knowledge certificateGreek at around B1 level; history, geography, culture and institutions
- Decision and oathOath within one year
Golden Visa
A lawful resident can apply for the investor permit with property of €800,000, €400,000 or €250,000, depending on area and category. The price is fully paid before filing.
Seven years
Seven years of lawful and permanent residence under a listed permit, which includes the Golden Visa permit, with economic integration shown by income, tax and social-security compliance.
Certificate and oath
Unless exempt, applicants obtain the PEGP citizenship knowledge certificate, covering Greek language, history, culture and institutions. The oath follows within one year of the decision's publication.
Speak with your adviser
Request a work and income review, a family budget and a timetable for your visa and residence applications.
HOW TO APPLY
Assessment
We review your family, aims and eligibility, and say plainly whether the programme fits.
Written proposal
You receive an itemised quotation, a document list and a timetable in writing.
Engagement and filing
Once engaged, we prepare the file, submit it and follow it through to the decision.
BRANDS
Identity planning and second-citizenship advisory
